A restaurant in Wakefield is well-known for its outside-the-box burgers, but a new Yorkshire pudding dish takes the menu to a new level.
Whether you choose to eat them individually, soaked in gravy, or even stack your veg inside, no roast is ever complete without a crispy Yorkshire pudding or two.
Leeds is full of restaurants, pubs, and even takeaways that offer some of the finest Yorkie puddings around, but this restaurant in Wakefield is using its Yorkshire puds in an unheard-of way - drawing a crowd of cult followers.
We're talking about the Yorkshire pudding burger from Smokehouse in Wakefield.
Drizzle some gravy on top for a full roast dinner in a burger. / Image: Smokehouse Wakefield
It's an interesting concept that has got our mouths watering - and stomachs rumbling. Resembling a carvery between two puddings, this dish really does have everything for the indecisive eater.
We're talking two smokehouse patties, mozzarella cheese, beef brisket, and fried onion rings sandwiched between two Yorkshire puddings, served with gravy on the side.
This show stopper of a dish is available all-day every day from Smokehouse in Wakefield and has been a firm menu favourite for a number of years.
Described as "100% banging", fans have turned to Facebook pages like The Good Food Guide in your Area and TripAdvisor to show off their unique Yorkshire pudding burger snaps.
Five star reviews are aplenty on Trip Advisor but one restaurant-goer warned that the burgers are "absolutely huge but so delicious", adding that "this is my go-to place for whenever I fancy a burger for tea".
The Wakefield-based restaurant has a range of barbecue-inspired dishes that range from bao buns to an ever-changing selection of burgers and cocktails.
Other highly recommended dishes include the Eagle Press Burger, which is made with locally-sourced chicken breast in a secret rub, and the Vegilicious Burger from the Herbivores menu.
The veggie burger is made from sliced carrots, white cabbage, lentils, and onions all wrapped in homemade mash and panko breadcrumbs: a fresh and tasty meat alternative for those looking for a deep-fried treat.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit the Smokehouse Wakefield website.
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding with two city centre openings.
Coffee lovers, you're going to love this one.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
One of their brand-new locations inside the Victoria Quarter will be opening next Monday 1 June.
Their new kiosk will be located outside Jo Malone London and marks the brand’s third site in Leeds.
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To celebrate the launch, North Star will be giving away 50 free coffees a day from Tuesday 2 June until Friday 5 June - a total of 200 free drinks across the opening week. Customers will be able to claim any coffee from the menu, with one free drink per person available on a first come, first served basis, each day.
Their other new site is expected to be on Great George Street, and we'll keep you updated with any news on that one as and when we know more.
Speaking about the opening, Holly Kragiopoulos, Co-founder of North Star, said: “Opening a third site in the centre of Leeds feels incredibly special for us. Leeds has always been at the heart of North Star, so being able to bring our coffee into Victoria Quarter is a huge milestone.
"We wanted to celebrate by giving something back to the city and welcoming both loyal regulars and new customers with free coffee throughout our opening week.”
Inside Leeds’ new neighbourhood bakehouse from the team behind Silver’s Deli
Clementine Hall
Silver's Bakehouse is finally here, and it's just as fabulous as we'd hoped.
Just when you thought Leeds’ favourite sandwich spot couldn't get any better, they go and open a bakery.
Silver's Bakehouse has opened its beautiful pastel green doors today over in Farsley to queues of excited fans eager to get their first taste.
So, what's on offer at Silver's Bakehouse?
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Well, as masterminds of the almighty sandwich you'll be happy to know you can still get one here. However, their iconic sub sarnies have had an Italian makeover and are now served in fresh, springy sourdough which is baked onsite.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find brown butter buttermilk brownies (try saying that three times), a range of delicious cookies, sausage rolls, soft amaretti biscuits and Dark Arts tiramisu.
There's also a fab selection of Italian drinks on offer in a swanky new fridge, as well as a coffee menu so you can pick a brew to go hand in hand with your chosen baked good.
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The interior is just as gorgeous, complete with yellow walls, red tiles and a mirror hanging above the baker's table so you can really see all the magic happen.
And trust us, it is magic.
There's a couple of benches outside so you can plonk yourself in the sunshine to enjoy your sarnie, which is what we'll be doing in this glorious bank holiday sunshine.
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You can really tell this is a proper labour of love, and Chris and the team have done a cracking job of keeping that Silver's spirit in there.
Go and say hello to congratulate them on this fabulous new opening, it's a great addition to Farsley and the Leeds foodie scene.
Sophie Smith -
15th November 2021 
