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The new festive menu with Terry’s chocolate orange desserts and turkey kebabs
Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookie Dough, turkey kekabs with all the trimmings, a full Christmas buffet: could The Botanist's Christmas menu get any better?
A Terry's Chocolate Orange is a Christmas classic and although we never get bored of the melt-in-your-mouth goodness, we are so ready for this makeover from The Botanist.
Christmas has come early at The Botanist and nobody is complaining.
The new autumn winter menu is out and full of winter warmers but, of course, their Terry's-inspired dish wins all the prizes for best festive dish.
In 2019, the restaurant blessed us with a Chocolate Orange Negroni, but they truly have taken it up a notch this year.
This one is all about the chocolate. A Chocolate Orange Cookie Dough filled with chocolate pieces, topped with vanilla ice cream and a signature segment of Terry's Chocolate Orange.
The Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookie Dough is just one of the stars of this menu. / Image: Jack Kirwin
That's not all though, the transformed menu is full of delicious Christmas treats that need to be devoured before tucking into this delicious desert.
The turkey with all the trimmings kebab is also set to be a firm favourite in Leeds and beyond.
The hanging kebab features turkey, stuffing and pigs in blanket skewer with as selection of roast potatoes: it really doesn't get more festive than that.
This festive kebab has all the trimmings, leaving the brussel sprouts optional. / Image: Jack Kirwin
Unless the Christmas Buffet takes your fancy.
We're talking turkey koftas, pigs in blankets and baked Camembert all on a huge sharing platter. Perfect for the season of giving.
The Botanist's staff are just as enthused about the menu changes as we are too.
James Scott, Exceutive Chef for The Botanist said:
“We can’t wait to welcome guests with their friends and family during the festive season.
Our new Autumn Winter menu contains cosy classic dishes alongside some new festive favourites – designed to let people celebrate Christmas whenever suit them! At The Botanist, we believe the winter 'tis the season to really indulge".
To book your place at the Christmas table, visit The Botanist website or pop into their restaurant located adjacent to Trinity.
Feature Image- The Botanist
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Cult burger brand Burgerism opens takeaway outside of Manchester in a Leeds suburb
The North West’s most ordered burger has landed in Leeds, and it’s easy to see why it’s loved by so many.
If you don't know about Burgerism, then get to know.
The iconic burger brand, which started life as a dark kitchen off an industrial estate in Salford, is now almost ready to welcome fans into its first Leeds location.
Set to open tomorrow – Wednesday 23 September – Burgerism will be serving up their signature smash burgers from a new site over in Meanwood.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The site sits right next to The Meadwood Tavern on Meanwood Road, the perfect location for if you're out and about and looking for a bit of grub after a few pints.
The interior is sporting the bright Burgerism orange, and although it is mainly a takeaway restaurant there are a few seats for sit-in.
You’ll be able to order your food at the counter, via self-service kiosks, or through click-and-collect on the Burgerism website.
Images: The Hoot leeds
Highlights on the menu will, as always, include the fan-favourite Cheesed (two smashed patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and the brand’s signature sauce, served in a seeded brioche bun), as well as a range of chicken burgers, fries, and wings.
Everything is made fresh to order, and even their sauces and dips are made entirely in-house.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
And the good stuff doesn't stop there, as to celebrate the grand opening they'll be giving away the first 100 customers from 5pm a 'Comeback Card' where you'll eat on them during your next visit. So get there early if you don't want to miss out
The Meanwood site will be the sixth Burgerism site following its five openings elsewhere in Greater Manchester.
A new açai cafe promising to be Leeds’ ‘neighbourhood social club’ is opening soon
Clementine Hall
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
Sophie Smith -
4th November 2021 
