Nottingham-based condiment brand Sauce Shop has teamed up with GET BAKED to create a World-first Chocolate Fudge BBQ Sauce.
Yes, you read that correctly. A Chocolate Fudge BBQ Sauce...sounds pretty amazing, right?
Well, it's all down to the geniuses behind famous condiment brand Sauce Shop and Leeds' own bakery GET BAKED.
The two brands have joined forces, combining GET BAKED founder Rich Myer’s love of all things chocolate with the expertise of Sauce Shop to create what they describe as “the collab you never knew you needed”.
Both brands are lovingly home-grown, with Rich originally having started sweet treats from his home in 2011, while Sauce Shop started in the home kitchen of Pam and James Digva in 2014.
After becoming mates on Instagram, the brands looked to create a unique product inspired by Rich's deep love for sweet cakes, but in savoury form.
The resulting BBQ sauce creation contains chocolate and vanilla, alongside ingredients more traditionally found in a BBQ sauce.
Molasses has been used for a deep caramel flavour, naturally smoked water and a hint of smoked Chipotle pepper make it the perfect sauce for glazing chicken or eating with beef brisket.
Image: Sauce Shop
Co-founder of Sauce Shop, Pam Digva said, “We were so excited to collab with Rich and GET BAKED. He is one of the most creative people I know and his desserts are absolutely delicious!”
Rich Myers, founder of GET BAKED added, “I obviously love chocolate and I happen to love BBQ sauce, so this seemed like a good idea at the time. Turns out it’s pretty good. Weird but incredible”.
The limited edition sauce is now available to buy from both brand's website as well as GET BAKED's Headingley store for £3.99.
One of the city's best independents is expanding into a bigger premises.
Shokupan on Wellington Street is a proper little gem that food-lovers across Leeds will rave nonstop about if given the opportunity.
Husband and wife team Alan and Alison took inspiration from trips around the world to bring a taste of Japan to the city and over the past few years it's gained a loyal following.
They're famed for their delicious Japanese sandos made with pillow-like fluffy shokupan bread, stuffed with everything from crunchy chicken katsu and flavourful pork to fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
But it's not all just about sandwiches, they also serve rice bowls and katsu curries as well as small bites such as chicken karaage and octopus balls.
Their food is so bloody good, that they've had to find a better location and this time it's slap bang in the city centre on Central Road.
And they're joining brilliant company too, with the likes of House of Koko and Vinyl Grounds as neighbours.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Shokupan said: "You guessed right…we are moving to Central Road, LS1 6DE. We are nearly there…
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"All the building work is complete and now we are finishing off the decorating. You might also start to see some signage appearing over the next few days…It has been lovely seeing some of our customers dropping by to see us whilst we slowly lose our sanity.
"Powered on caffeine and determination! Not long to go before we can announce our opening date and welcome you through the doors."
We can't wait to check out the new space, keep an eye on their opening date here.
Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism is officially coming to Leeds this August
Clementine Hall
An award-winning burger chain is coming to one of Leeds' suburbs.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.
And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meanwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
And the plans have now been approved, which means Burgerism will officially be coming to Leeds. Hurray!
Burgerism's new takeaway will be walking distance from the The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
It will be strictly takeaway with no dine-in option available.
The brand-new Burgerism will employ 15 people from the local area with food being served between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, but for now we're aware that Burgerism Leeds is set to open this August.
Clementine Hall -
27th July 2023 
