Christmas has well and truly arrived in Leeds and this bottomless brunch is just the thing to get you in the festive spirit.
Manahatta have just launched a bottomless brunch just in time for Christmas and all your festive favourites on the menu, as well as some classic Manahatta dishes.
Served every day until 4pm, enjoy unlimited drinks whilst tucking into the taste of December 25th.
The Christmas Burger is an entire dinner in one.
A tasty pork and bacon burger with chestnut sage stuffing is paired with apple and cranberry chutney, Monterey Jack cheese and served with skin-on fries, an onion ring and the ultimate festive treat: a pig in blanket.
The Christmas Burger is a must for anyone ready to get in the Christmas Spirit. / Image: Manahatta
For a lighter alternative, try the Christmas Bagel: spicy crisp coated chicken, pancetta, brie, pig in a blanket, cranberry and apple chutney and mayo, all stuffed inside a toasted bagel and served with skin-on fries.
The Xmas Hash sounds like a particular delight. A delicious concoction of sweet potato, pulled turkey with sage and onion, pigs and blankets and spinach all topped with two fried eggs.
If you're not quite ready to put Mariah on and decorate your tree, there are still plenty of seasonal, but not overly Christmassy dishes for you to choose from.
Vegans needn't miss out on this fantastic offer as their Greenmarket Warm Pretzel features halloumi, tomato and a fresh avocado salsa.
The bottomless drink options are just as vast and utterly delicious.
Unlimited cocktails, prosecco and lager? Count us in. / Image: Manahatta
Think unlimited prosecco, bloody mary cocktails, pints of Coors beer, as well as a range of festive cocktails that are yet to be named.
If you're the driver or don't fancy getting boozy: Manahatta really is catering for everyone. Choose either lychee crush or passionfruit and ginger spritz mocktails, or both: you'll have plenty of time to get them down.
Available at £39.95 and an extra £5 for some of the premium 'uptown options', you're in for a real treat.
To find out more and to read the full menu, take a look at their website.
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.
The Leeds Supper Club bringing people together over incredible food
Clementine Hall
What started as a simple idea around food has grown into something much bigger for Leeds Supper Club.
The idea was born from a love of food and the idea that eating together can be about much more than what’s on your plate.
Rather than simply going out to a restaurant, Leeds Supper Club puts connection at the heart of its events, bringing people together to share incredible food and enjoy an evening in good company.
We had the pleasure of attending their most recent event where we had the most wonderful evening with founders Lizzie, Phillip and the rest of the club.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
This instalment was a very special one, as it was in collaboration with Knotfield Vine over in Horsforth.
I mean, it really doesn't get more scenic than this - we really felt like we'd been whisked away to the South of France rather than a Leeds suburb. But we wouldn't want it either way.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
What makes it a cut above the rest is the details. Every little detail has been thought out, from the low-lit, sexy lighting, hand-made name plates, live music and four courses of wonderful seasonal goodness made fresh.
From enjoying a glass of wine within the vines alongside a couple of nibbles to tucking into a three course meal around a candle-lit table, there's really nowhere else like it.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The tagliatelle pasta with beef and whipped feta was a real highlight, and knowing Lizzie and Philip receive help on the menu and the cooking from all their friends made it taste that much sweeter.
By the end of it we'd had some delicious food, fabulous wine and shared even better conversation. And it's safe to say we left feeling a part of the club.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page here for all upcoming events.
Sophie Smith -
3rd November 2021 
