Let your jaw drop at the mouthwatering taste of Italian heritage cuisine at this Granary Wharf restaurant.
Straight from their motherland, Livin Italy have launched a fresh new menu with incredible dishes to try.
The Granary Wharf restaurant have consistently brought authentic Italian flavours to the city centre and this new menu is simply the icing on the cake for this locally-renowned eatery.
We were so impressed with these dishes that we're giving away a free dining experience so you can Livin Italy's new must-try menu too.
The all-new Paccheri pasta in a cream of pistachio is certainly an packed with flavour and the rest of the Livin' Italy menu shares the same attention-to-detail and authentic Italian flair.
The Paccheri pasta in a cream of pistachio is a must-try. / Image: Livin' Italy
Their Dough House have also permanently adopted newfound favourites and are bringing Leeds endless options that are a delight on the eyes and the tastebuds.
Cheese is taken seriously here and their pizzas showcase the best of this.
Opt for a spicy Indiavolata with goat's cheese, mozzarella fiordilatte, grated parmesan with Calabrian chilli sausage, 'nduja and spicy salame spianata.
Alternatively their Five Cheese special swaps those meaty treats for sweet gorgonzola, walnut crumble, pecorino romano and fried sage to produce an unimaginable flavoursome meal.
If these options aren't tempting enough, you can choose your own toppings too.
There is only one rule: no pineapple on pizzas.
For those sharing, get the best of their cheeses and cured meats on a bed of crispy thin pane carasau with homemade barbecue relish.
This can be paired with any of Livin' Italy's antipasti dishes: think prosciutto crudo, porchetta, ricotta, grana padano and finish with some scamorza affumicata: a southern smoked and stretched curd cheese made with cow's milk.
Meat and fish dishes are aplenty here too.
Seafood lovers will be delights at the Mediterranean Polpo: slow cooked tender Octopus tentacles chargrilled to perfection with garlic and smoked paprika.
Served with a cream of sweet peppers and a crushed potato gratin, it's a clear winner for any foodie fans.
The new menu from Livin' Italy combines the best Italian flavours available in Leeds and their presentation is just as spectacular. / Image: Livin' Italy
28-day-aged sirloin, double Tuscan sausage burgers, swordfish steaks with marinated aubergines and vegan burgers also made the cut for the brand new menu.
These authentic dishes can be paired with equally traditional cocktails and wines. An Aperol Spritz or Italian Mojito will have you transported to the sun-drenched streets of Milan in no time.
Sharing is all part of the Italian dining experience here and that shouldn't stop with drinks.
Grab a Sgroppino for two and sip on homemade lemon Skyy Vodka infused with fresh lime cordial, prosecco and Italian lemon sorbet.
It's all in the detail here and we are obsessed with these cocktail glasses. / Image: Livin' Italy
There are also a range of artisan Italian beers on offer, including Gradisca, Spaghetti Western and Mr White: an aromatic blend of citrus and coriander with a thin creamy head.
The brand boast there are "absolutely no compromises, just good, honest and real Italian cooking at its best" and we couldn't agree more.
To grab a bite of this delicious new menu, check out our giveaway on Instagram. There's a meal for two up for grabs with cocktails included.
Everyone's in love with frozen yoghurt, and Leeds is about to get more of it.
Over the past year, the UK has become a little bit obsessed with frozen yoghurt - and Leeds is no exception.
We've had Kefiyo open in Headingley which met to queues round the block for weeks, as well as the UK's leading froyo brand Frurt open up in Kirkstall.
And now, there's a newbie on the block.
Images: Supplied
Introducing 'Yo-Go', your newest frozen yoghurt bar that will be opening up in Leeds' Hyde Park.
We don't know much about Yo-Go yet, but we do know it's female owned and is sporting some pretty cute branding.
The space is currently undergoing renovation, with the owner posting that she received the keys just a couple of days ago.
The window vinyls are up, and people are already getting very excited about the opening as they flock to the comments of Yo-Go's first Instagram post.
Announcing the news of their opening, Yo-Go wrote: "GUYS!! WE’VE GOT THE KEYS. And apparently they don’t come with a finished shop… rude.
"While we get to work, we need your input. Toppings, flavours, very specific requests, we’re taking notes. Drop them below and I’ll try my best to make it happen x"
Comments included requests for 'unlimited toppings' as well as warm sauces, cookie dough, marshmallow and honeycomb.
Sounds pretty delicious if you ask us, but for now, it looks like there's still some work to be done before the shop is ready to welcome its first customers.
We don't know of an opening date just yet, but we'll keep you updated as and when we do.
Inside the new all-day American diner that has just opened at Leeds Bradford Airport
Clementine Hall
A brand-new American-style diner serving smash burgers, hot dogs and thick milkshakes has opened at Leeds Bradford Airport.
We all know the holiday really starts as soon as you get to the airport, and Leeds Bradford Airport has a brand-new American diner to kick start it in style.
Welcome to Monty’s American Diner, the all-day dining destination bringing a taste of the USA to Yorkshire.
Located in the airport's departure lounge, this new spot is designed to give passengers somewhere to sit back and relax whilst enjoying a proper meal before jetting off.
And just like your classic American diner, there’s plenty on the menu to get stuck into.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Early flight? Breakfast is available until 11am with options including fluffy waffles, French toast bites, chicken and waffles drenched in maple syrup as well as traditional cooked breakfasts and American-style bagels.
Those travelling later in the day can tuck into smash burgers, chicken wings, loaded hot dogs, gooey mac and cheese and even a BBQ platter complete with ribs, corn and wings.
There’s also a menu specifically designed for the little ones, featuring waffles, beans on toast and scrambled eggs on toast, alongside burgers, chicken tenders and mac and cheese throughout the day.
And if you fancy a drink before take-off, because it wouldn't be a trip to the airport without a tipple, Monty’s has that covered too.
There's freshly poured pints on offer as well as cocktails, or you can have the proper American experience with a 'hard shake' - their classic thick milkshakes but made boozy.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The space has been decked out in style, so much so that you'll forget you're in Yorkshire and think you've popped into a diner on Route 66.
Classic booth seating, red neon signs, hanging globe lights, all complete with a retro jukebox which you can even pop a song on.
Open all-day long, from the first flight til the last, next time you're jetting off make sure to make Monty's part of your holiday routine.
You can find out more about Monty's at Leeds Bradford Airport here.
Sophie Smith -
29th October 2021 
