This has got to be one of the most exciting Sunday roast options around.
Whether you're seeking a new spot to enjoy the best meal of the week and tired of the usual selection of meat and two veg, or a cheese-lover looking for any excuse to dip anything into a gooey pot of fondue- the Cheesy Living Co. has got the ultimate new treat.
Starting this Sunday, you'll be able to grab a seat inside the Corn Exchange eatery at either 12pm or 2pm for a fondue Sunday lunch - and it's unlikely to be anything you've seen, or tasted before.
The Fondue Sunday Lunch is truly a feast for the senses. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
£20 per person gets you a fondue for two (or more) filled in the classic Swiss style with melted cheese, then your table is filled with roast dinner staples like rosemary potatoes dusted in paprika, half roasted garlic and of course, Yorkshire puddings.
Then you can build on your roast selection as you see fit to make up the ultimate roast dinner, adding a board of Lishman's cold cut roast ham and beef; honey roasted carrots and parsnips; stuffing balls or even a DIY cauliflower cheese offering to dip into the Alpine-style fondue pot and cover in as much cheese as possible.
After you've filled up on as much cheese-covered goodness as you can, dessert is served as a sharer warm quadruple chocolate cookie and squirty cream - a classic.
Half roasted garlic and roasted veggies. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Selection of cold cut Lishman's meats. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
For those that can't get down on a Sunday, there's a much-loved alternative that the Cheesy Living Co. offer a delicious fondue serving Thursday’s at 7pm and then all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The menu varies from the Sunday roast but offers the same gooey melting pot of Swiss cheese- and is a welcomed option for those looking to 'fondue' their dinner a little differently.
The Cheesy Living Co. has made a considerable stamp on the Leeds foodie scene after opening less than a year ago. Whether you met Jake and Soph at their Corn Exchange store or at a pop-up, you're likely to have sampled their selection of carefully-curated cheeses, meats and deli items around the city.
The team of two: Jake Fischer, the ‘big cheese’ and Soph Branowsky, Creative Director, set out to take on the cheese scene after finding a gap on the market for locally sourced products during lockdown, and haven't looked back since.
The Sunday fondue is just one example of the foodie offerings here.
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The pair continue to offer seemingly unlimited foodie options for cheese-lovers and for locals wanting to taste and support the work of Yorkshire independents, this is truly a one-stop-shop.
By night the indie store inside the Corn Exchange turns into a pop-up restaurant, with a host of activities to get involved in. Aside from the signature fondue nights, there's also cheese and clay workshops, fine dining support clubs or BYOW cheese clubs nights- and many of which include one-of-a-kind menus that are cooked up by some of the city's finest.
The 'A Night of Fine Dining' pop-ups with No Fixed Abode come highly recommended.
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To find out more about the brand new fondue Sunday lunch and bag yourself a fun-filled afternoon or evening of cheese-dipping goodness, visit the Corn Exchange eatery or visit book your trip on the Cheesy Living Co. website HERE.
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Inside the historic Leeds mill transformed into a thriving hub for creatives
Nestled in Armley, Assembly House is an independent creative hub bringing artists together.
Assembly House, based on Canal Road in Armley inside a historic Victorian mill, has become a home for creatives across Leeds since launching in 2013.
The artist-led organisation combines working studios with an independent gallery and project space, hosting everything from exhibitions and workshops to community events and live music.
The space is currently home to 80 creatives who make up their community, comprising of professional practitioners including educators, performers, painters, sculptors, illustrators, video artists and designers.
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Their aim is simple - to offer affordable studios to emerging artists alongside technical support, producing support along with access to workshops, internal film screenings and events.
Assembly House offer a yearly program of exhibitions designed to showcase the studio holders and get their work out there. It's all aimed at helping the artists, whether it's their first show or tenth.
It has also helped bring art into the wider neighbourhood through community murals, public sculptures and activities for local people.
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They believe art has the power to bring people together and to evoke emotion and thought, and we've got to say that we absolutely agree.
The space can also be hired by students and independent creatives looking to put on their own exhibitions or bring a project to life.
The fabulous venue is generally open to visitors during exhibitions, workshops and events, with visits by appointment at other times, so it's worth checking its website before heading over.
To have a look at their current programme and to find out more about what Assembly House are doing for Leeds and the community, you can take a look at their website here.
A Miami-inspired deli serving Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and cigars has opened in a Leeds suburb
Clementine Hall
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
Sophie Smith -
24th February 2023 
