Livin' Italy brings the flavour of Italy to Granary Wharf- so why not let them host that belated Christmas party?
If you didn't manage to make it to your Christmas do in December and you feel as if you missed out, worry no more. Italian restaurant, Livin' Italy have got a January menu that is bringing all the festive cheer into the new year- and at a great price too.
Vegan options are available. / Image: Livin' Italy
There's three menus to choose from, and you just need a minimum of six people to join you at the dinner table to make the most of the offer. Either served buffet style or as large sharing platters for those that still want to enjoy a party atmosphere and an informal dining experience, guests have complete control on what they order.
The restaurant itself has a series of beautifully designed, versatile areas make this venue suitable for parties of all sizes, whether you are after a sit down meal in our restaurant or an informal evening in our lounge area- there's room for up to 120 to party.
There's festive favourites like Stuffed Turkey Roulade on the menu with chestnut cream and roast potatoes, as well as winter warmers like the Double Tuscan Sausage Burger, with fried aubergine, silky mozzarella Stracciatella, fresh basil and homemade pesto with two grilled Tuscan sausages.
Long time vegans and Veganuary first timers will be welcomed with a menu of tasty plant-based pizzas, fried polenta and more. The Pizza Don't Call Me Vegan is made up of a plant-based mozzarella and tomato sauce and topped with wild mushrooms and plant-based spicy 'Nduja.
Pizza Don't Call Me Vegan Pizza. / Image: Livin' Italy
In true Italian spirit, sharing is essential so feast your eyes and drool over the selection, however you choose to party away the January blues.
But if you do just want to go in for an intimate sit down meal, you'll be welcomed with just as much enthusiasm. Top of our list of recommendations on the regular menu is the carbonara pizza: because who wants to choose between carb cravings?
Read More:This Leeds restaurant is serving carbonara topped pizzas.
Traditionally made from eggs, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper, the age-old favourite of carbonara has made its way onto the menu for good reason- if anything we can’t believe it’s not come to Leeds sooner. A white-sauce base with creamy cheese, parmesan and cured pork meat makes up this tasty meal that will no-doubt have foodies flocking in by the masses.
If you’re ready to live life more Italian and try out the latest authentic cuisine and party like it's 2021, visit the Livin’ Italy website or head over to their restaurant on Granary Wharf.
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 -
5th January 2022 
