Nottingham-based condiment brand Sauce Shop has teamed up with GET BAKED to create a World-first Chocolate Fudge BBQ Sauce.
Yes, you read that correctly. A Chocolate Fudge BBQ Sauce...sounds pretty amazing, right?
Well, it's all down to the geniuses behind famous condiment brand Sauce Shop and Leeds' own bakery GET BAKED.
The two brands have joined forces, combining GET BAKED founder Rich Myer’s love of all things chocolate with the expertise of Sauce Shop to create what they describe as “the collab you never knew you needed”.
Both brands are lovingly home-grown, with Rich originally having started sweet treats from his home in 2011, while Sauce Shop started in the home kitchen of Pam and James Digva in 2014.
After becoming mates on Instagram, the brands looked to create a unique product inspired by Rich's deep love for sweet cakes, but in savoury form.
The resulting BBQ sauce creation contains chocolate and vanilla, alongside ingredients more traditionally found in a BBQ sauce.
Molasses has been used for a deep caramel flavour, naturally smoked water and a hint of smoked Chipotle pepper make it the perfect sauce for glazing chicken or eating with beef brisket.
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Co-founder of Sauce Shop, Pam Digva said, “We were so excited to collab with Rich and GET BAKED. He is one of the most creative people I know and his desserts are absolutely delicious!”
Rich Myers, founder of GET BAKED added, “I obviously love chocolate and I happen to love BBQ sauce, so this seemed like a good idea at the time. Turns out it’s pretty good. Weird but incredible”.
The limited edition sauce is now available to buy from both brand's website as well as GET BAKED's Headingley store for £3.99.
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 summer.
Ireland’s famous fast food phenomenon, the spice bag, has landed in Leeds Kirkgate Market
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You can now grab the ultimate hangover cure at our very own Kirkgate Market.
And it comes from none other than The Fisherman's Wife - a Leeds institution that has been serving up fantastic fish and chips for over 60 years.
But now, they're turning their attention to spice bags.
If you have no idea what we're talking about then allow us to fill you in. And we'd recommend pouring yourself an ice cold glass of water, because it's about to get real salty up in here.
The spice bag is an Irish delicacy that is often devoured after a few Guinness on the streets of Dublin, for example.
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It consists of shredded and battered chicken, chips, onions and peppers - all deep fried, loaded into a bag and tossed in lashings of salt and pepper seasoning.
Oh, and of course dipped or lathered in a sauce of your choosing. The classic being curry sauce, obviously.
It's been available in Leeds once before at a pop-up in Trinity Kitchen, but now The Fisherman's Wife is here to make them a permanent option for anyone with that salty craving.
You've got a couple of flavours to choose from too, including peri-peri, plain, salt & chilli and of course the classic salt & pepper.
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You can then add a drizzle of sriracha, curry sauce (obviously) or sticky honey if you're looking for that sweet and salty balance.
The best part? They're selling these for just £6.50.
So next time you've had a few too many the night before, get yourself to The Fisherman's Wife inside Leeds Kirkgate Market's food hall and get yourself a spice bag. You'll be cured in no time.
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27th July 2023 
