Popular Leeds restaurant House of Fu have opened up their new and groovy outdoor terrace just in time for Summer.
If you haven't been to House of Fu yet then first of all, where have you been? And second of all, you need to go now.
Since opening their pastel pink doors in July 2021, they have become a firm foodie favourite amongst Leeds locals and it is no surprise why.
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Serving up authentic Japanese cuisine in the form of comforting ramen, vibrant rice bowls and handmade gyoza, the food is bursting with flavour and is unlike any other you will find around the city.
What sets them even further apart from the rest is their beautifully bespoke tableware which is handcrafted just a ten minute walk away from the restaurant by local ceramic studio, Sunken Studios.
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Oh and if that's not enough, they have an ultra-cool karaoke bar on the first floor followed by an exclusive cocktail lounge on the second floor. We can only assume that if there was another floor, that staircase would take you straight to heaven.
Well the guardian angels at Fu are back again with another incredible offering, a secret outdoor terrace serving up frozen cocktails and groovy vibes just in time for summer.
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From Friday - Sunday, take a pew at one of their wonderfully multicoloured tables and sip on one of their frozen cocktails to cool you off in the tropical sun. Choose from a Yuzu Margarita or a Pina Colada slushie, or opt for one of their other delicious cocktails such as a Whiskey Highball or a Gin Yuzu Spritz.
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Feeling a bit peckish? No problem. Luckily for you, you're in the backyard of a top ramen bar who can serve up some goodies to go alongside your beer or tipple of choice. Order the sharing platter of 24 gyoza and the Fu-Fried Chicken with Japanese mayo and you're ready to rock and roll.
Basque in the sunshine and groove to one of their resident DJs who will transport you into the night as the hanging fairy lights illuminate the space.
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To find this secret paradise, go through the entrance of Headrow House and to the back of House of Fu. Open from 4pm on a Friday and from 2pm on the weekends, this is sure to be the new summer hotspot in Leeds.
If your skincare routine has been needing an upgrade, there's some good news waiting for you inside Trinity Leeds.
The shopping centre has just welcomed Moida, a brand-new beauty retailer specialising in authentic Korean skincare, bringing some of the world's most sought-after K-beauty products to Leeds.
Named after the Korean word meaning 'to gather' or 'come together', moida is all about making Korean skincare easy to discover and accessible for everyone.
Inside the new store that has taken over the old Claire's Accessories site, shoppers can expect an extensive range of handpicked products from some of the biggest names in K-beauty, including Beauty of Joseon, Dr. Althea, TIRTIR, Medicube, Biodance, and more cult-favourite brands.
The collection has been curated by a team of Korean beauty experts with close links to Korea, meaning customers can expect everything from viral TikTok sensations to exclusive products that are often difficult to get hold of elsewhere in the UK.
Moida K-Beauty has opened in Trinity Leeds. Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: "With Korean skincare still increasing in popularity, moida brings an exciting new concept to the centre. Offering guests viral products alongside everyday essentials, plus the chance to browse new brands in-store will be a fantastic experience.
"We know moida is going to be a brilliant addition for both existing fans of K-beauty and those keen to discover it for the first time."
It's the latest announcement following the recent launches of Lane7, Footasylum, LEGO, Jerk Junction, The Fragrance Shop and schuh at Trinity Leeds.
Fantastic Leeds bakery owner claps back at one-star review calling him ‘silly man’
Daisy Jackson
One of Leeds' most popular independent bakeries has addressed a recent one-star review, which slammed them for being sold out of sandwiches.
Silver's Bakehouse, which comes from the same team behind Silver's Deli, suggested that the reviewer should 'work on their manners'.
The review hit out at the Farsley bakery for being sold out of sandwiches by the time they travelled 'an 80 minute round trip', describing owner Chris Riley as a 'silly man'.
The reviewer said they have been 'loyal high-spending customers since the first one opened' but wrote that they won't be visiting Silver's again after being left empty-handed.
They wrote: "It's all very good being mr instagram but things can go south very quickly silly man, make more sandwiches if you are going to be sold out in the first hour, don't risk the disappointment!!!"
Silver's Bakehouse has now publicly shared and responded to the review, stressing that they won't tolerate 'rudeness' and detailing the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.
He said: "Let me explain again for you, David…
Inside Silver's Bakehouse in Farsley. Credit: The Hoot Leeds
"We start baking at 5am and rarely finish before 6pm. Everything is made fresh, by hand, often taking days to prepare, in a very small bakery. You can literally see how small it is - and we utilise every inch.
"We make as much as we physically can. Sometimes we sell out earlier than we’d like, and we’re incredibly grateful that so many people want what we make. But there is, unfortunately, a limit to how much we can produce.
"For the record, I’m not overly enthused about being “Mr Instagram” - what a truly horrendous phrase to conjure up. I managed to avoid it for years, but needs must and all that.
"I am genuinely grateful for your custom, David. Rudeness, however, I’m considerably less enthusiastic about.
"So yeah, we’ll keep working hard. You keep working on those manners."
Clementine Hall -
13th July 2022 
