With an expensive Christmas behind us and the anxiety of not knowing what 2022 will hold, it feels almost as if nobody quite wants to go into the New Year. We'll all be digging a little deeper in our pockets over the next few weeks, but thanks to Almost Famous, there's no reason we should have to go without eating out and enjoying a well-deserved burger.
Only a month ago, the popular Leeds restaurant declared that they have found the ‘best burgers ever’, and although they might be a little bias, their juicy burgers haven’t failed us yet, so we were happy to take that risk.
Changing their production method to produce tender fall-apart burgers, the menu now consists of the brand's best burgers to date- including new Juicy Double burger.
The Juicy Double is all about the flavour. / Image: Almost Famous Leeds
This burger is all about the flavour. It strips back all the extras to let you concentrate on the ‘juiciness’ of the burger, but what it makes up in added toppings, it more than makes up for in flavour. Plus, its double in size, which helps.
Double cheese, double burger patties and double sauce: the Juicy Double is the best way to try the new Almost Famous burgers, just don’t forget to double up the rest of your dishes for a true supersize meal.
There are plenty of other burgers to choose from though, including their classic Blame It On the Whiskey burger.
Blame it on the Whiskey burger. / Image: Almost Famous Leeds
Double cheeseburger, wonderdusted waffle fries, chipotle hot honey, BBQ pork, crispy pepperoni, jalapeño and onion, bacon bacon mayo, redneck BBQ with cholula- this is an epic concoction of flavours you won't want to miss out on.
Of course, you'll need something to pair with these epic burgers, and the loaded fries from Almost Famous come almost exclusively with bacon rain- a highly recommended treat.
If this doesn’t make you want to get off the sofa after New Years Eve, we don’t know what will. The Great George Street location will be offering this unreal deal throughout the entire of January, but booking is always advised to avoid disappointment.
If you want to try one of the most delish burgers around at half the price (or two for the price of one, no judgement here), then book your seat at the table on the Almost Famous website.
Feature Image- Almost Famous Leeds
Eats
Award-winning Sardinian restaurant Domo announces Leeds opening date
Domo will officially open the doors to its Leeds venue this summer.
Get ready for Domo Leeds, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
Images: The Sheff
Domo has confirmed it will officially open the doors to its first Leeds venue on Friday June 5, so we really don't have long to wait.
Located at the iconic Tower Works development, Domo Leeds will offer a vibrant new canal-side destination, perfect for the summer months.
Alongside the main restaurant menu, there’ll be a dedicated bar food menu designed around relaxed dining and carefully crafted small plates designed to pair with the drinks offering creating a more informal way for guests to experience Sardinian flavours.
Domo co-founder, Sarah Elliott-Busceddu, said: “We’re incredibly excited to finally open the doors and welcome people into Domo Leeds. From day one, our vision has been to create a space where everyone feels welcome and somewhere that brings people together in the true spirit of Sardinian hospitality.
“Whether it’s an evening out with friends, a relaxed catch-up over drinks after work, or a big family celebration, we’ve designed Domo to feel warm, inclusive and full of life. We can’t wait for people in Leeds to experience not just the food and drinks, but the atmosphere and sense of community that sits at the heart of everything we do.”
The Sheffield institution serving the city’s favourite sandwich for over 60 years
Clementine Hall
Of course, it's the one and only Béres.
It all started back in 1961 when Hungarian butcher Sandor Béres left his home city of Budapest during the 1956 uprising against the Stalinist government.
After the government took control of his father's butchers shops, Sandor set out to establish the chain once more and so, Béres was born.
And thank god it was, as for over 60 years now their iconic pork sandwich has been fuelling the hungry people of Sheffield, and we'd go as far to say it's one of the best sarnies in the city.
Images: The Sheff
Hot roast pork, herby stuffing, crispy crackling and fruity apple sauce all crammed into a soft bap - it really doesn’t get much better than that.
But, what makes it so special? Béres claims it's all in the preparation and quality control.
Being a traditional butchers, their pork joints are traditionally roasted and cured in house to give that succulent texture and crispy crackling every single time.
They use around seven tonnes of pork and four tonnes of flour per week to feed us hungry lot, and it's no surprise when you see the queues forming outside your local Béres every lunch time.
Images: The Sheff
The very first shop was born at Wadsley Bridge where they quickly built a reputation for their sandwiches, this then allowed them to become a proper Sheffield household name after expanding rapidly through the 2000s.
They now have 14 sites across Sheffield, and each site is as good as the next. Not only are the pork sandwiches class but if you're ever faced with a hangover no matter how severe, their stacked breakfast baps are always there to save the day.
But why we love Béres most of all is the lovely staff who are always there to offer a smile and a chinwag, but what else do you expect from the people of Sheffield hey?
Sophie Smith -
24th December 2021 
