If you're looking for a bottomless brunch that suits everyone, this might just be your best bet.
Taag is known for its party atmosphere, and this bottomless brunch, known as the 'Back When' experience, is an old school music event with live DJs, entertainment, a two course meal, and bottomless booze.
Reliving the best memories from what many people say was the best eras of clubbing, music, tv programmes and questionable fashion choices, there are two bottomless events held each Saturday, one at brunch (1 - 5pm) and another at dinner time (6 - 10pm).
During this time, ninety minutes of bottomless drinks, music and entertainment will take place, whilst you're served two courses of delicious food.
On the menu is an array of classic favourites like the Open Mini Steak Sandwich, served with caramelised onion and Taag peppercorn mayo; Chicken Caesar Salad, with crispy chicken, smoky bacon, caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan, and the Taag Dirty Burger: beef or falafel patties with cheese, Srirarcha mayo and classic burger garnish.
Save room for dessert and get a second course of Treacle Sponge Pudding served with custard, Fruit Sorbet or 'Lets Get Eton Messy' eton mess with meringue, mixed berries and all things sweet.
Wash all this down with a selection of your favourite drinks, including bottled beer, rum punch, prosecco, vodka or gin mixers, or help yourself to as many mocktails and soft drinks as you can fit into your ninety minute sitting.
This bottomless focuses on bringing the party to your seat, so you can wash away your worries and let your hair down. Think shots, live DJs playing your favourite tunes and some terrible dance moves and you're set for a bottomless brunch experience that brings you the best of 'Back When'.
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
A cafe dedicated entirely to matcha gelato has just opened in Leeds
Clementine Hall
Matcha is well and truly taking Leeds (and the country) by storm.
You're probably bored of hearing us talk about matcha, and to be honest we're getting a little bit bored writing about it.
But, this time it's different.
This is M Plus Matcha, a brand-new matcha store that's just opened near Leeds University who not only serve your classic matcha lattes but also bucket loads of freshly-churned gelato.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
And to make things even better, they've got four on offer all at different percentages to suit your taste.
Soft and grassy, smooth and creamy, full and velvety…or deep and bold (they said it, not us) - this spot is truly a matcha lover’s summer paradise.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
If you're not sure what flavour you fancy, the lovely staff are on hand to help and can offer tasters of each percentage before you commit to a cone or a tub so you're not left disappointed.
The space is gorgeously light and airy, complete with matcha-coloured walls and plenty of matcha-coloured seating for you to perch and enjoy your treats.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Right opposite the Parkinson Building, we can see M Plus Matcha becoming a fantastic hub for students to whack their laptops out for a couple of hours whilst getting their caffeine fix.
The drinks menu includes iced matcha lattes, hot matcha, matcha lemonades and loads more. Basically, if you're of the opinion that matcha tastes like grass then we do not recommend you going.
But if you love it like us, then you're in for a treat.
Sophie Smith -
22nd December 2021 
