Spooky season has arrived at Starbucks and with it comes a brand new limited-edition beverage which is set to spook you to the core.
If you're looking to switch up your morning coffee routine then you're in luck, as for a limited time only you can match your drink to the season and get spooky at Starbucks.
Swooping onto the menu is the Sour Apple Frappuccino Blended Beverage, featuring a creamy base of tantalising sour apple flavour, a drizzle of black sauce made from white mocha and topped with a green apple flavour whipped cream.
From toffee apples and apple bobbing to trick-or-treating, the forbidden fruit is synonymous with autumn and Halloween. However when you try this drink, there'll be no tricks but only treats once you take your first sip of this delicious concoction.
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The new drink lands today, Thursday 20 October 2022, and is available across all UK stores and Drive-Thrus whilst stock lasts.
And it doesn't stop there, you can also bag yourself a terrifying treat to compliment your drink. Making a momentous return is Starbucks' beloved Gingerbread Skeleton Biscuit, a subtly spiced ginger biscuit, hand-iced and dressed for trick-or-treating in a bewitching barista apron.
Or why not try their new Rest In Chocolate Muffin, a chunk-filled chocolate sponge with a soft chocolate centre, topped with a spooktacular white chocolate tombstone.
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Halloween at Starbucks also means the arrival of magical merchandise for you to get your claws on, their Glow In The Dark Cold Cup is adorned with spine-tingling spider webs and complete with a holographic sticker set for you to decorate and make the cup your own.
You'll also receive a 25p discount off your drink when you bring your reusable cup into store, so it's a no brainer really.
To find your nearest Starbucks location so you can try out the drink for yourself, use their handy store locator.
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.
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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 -
20th October 2022 
