Located in the leafy suburb of Roundhay, Chophaus have been cooking up a storm just in time for the festive countdown.
The popular steakhouse have already been celebrated this week for the launch of their exotic Caribbean menu from top chef Dom Taylor, but Chophaus have now added their Christmas menu into the mix- making that all-important decision of what to eat near enough impossible.
The set-courses can are served throughout the day from the same meat-lovers menu with all the trimmings.
For starters, a taste of all your festive favourites will get your stomach growling and your mouth watering.
The restaurant is located in Roundhay, a short bus journey from Leeds city centre. / Image: Chophaus
The Ham Hock Terrine is complemented by cranberry and port chutney, piccalilli on a bed of crispy breads: giving you a hint of flavour without overwhelming the palette.
Kiln Smoked Salmon with lemon pepper cream cheese, beetroot, clementine and crayfish dressings is also a small bites option on the starter menu, along with Spiced Parsnip and Yellow Lentil Soup.
Chophaus are locally-famous for their sensational steak menu, so their festive options wouldn't be complete without a few sizzling meats.
Choose from either the Salisbury Steak with roasted chestnuts, rainbow carrots, crispy parsnips and porcini jus or the Yorkshire Steak with roast chestnuts duxelles, Bordelaise sauce and crispy parsnips.
The pig in a blanket has to make an appearance somewhere, so where better than on the Turkey Roulade. / Image: Chophaus
Both are served with sage and garlic roasted potatoes and herb dressed greens, so there's no worry of losing out of those carbs.
Seafood lovers however may wish to swap their steak for a Baked Cod Thermidor. The beautifully-presented dish is served with spuds and greens, as well as Samphire, Parmesan and crayfish dressing.
The potatoes here deserve a review of their own: fluffy and flavoursome. / Image: Chophaus
Of course, it wouldn't be a Christmas menu without a turkey or two in sight and Chophaus have not disappointed.
The Turkey Roulade has the full festive works plated up with cranberry and leg stuffing, pig in a blanket, root mash, cranberry sauce and port jus.
For dessert, the Dark Chocolate and Orange Tart will give any lovers of a Terry's Chocolate Orange the perfect post-meal palette cleanser, but there's also Christmas pudding, a Yorkshire cheese plate and Rum and Raisin Panna Cotta on offer too.
The chocolate tarts are bursting with flavour. / Image: Chophaus
To see the full menu and make a reservation, visit the Chophaus website.
The North West’s most ordered burger has landed in Leeds, and it’s easy to see why it’s loved by so many.
If you don't know about Burgerism, then get to know.
The iconic burger brand, which started life as a dark kitchen off an industrial estate in Salford, is now almost ready to welcome fans into its first Leeds location.
Set to open tomorrow – Wednesday 23 September – Burgerism will be serving up their signature smash burgers from a new site over in Meanwood.
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The site sits right next to The Meadwood Tavern on Meanwood Road, the perfect location for if you're out and about and looking for a bit of grub after a few pints.
The interior is sporting the bright Burgerism orange, and although it is mainly a takeaway restaurant there are a few seats for sit-in.
You’ll be able to order your food at the counter, via self-service kiosks, or through click-and-collect on the Burgerism website.
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Highlights on the menu will, as always, include the fan-favourite Cheesed (two smashed patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and the brand’s signature sauce, served in a seeded brioche bun), as well as a range of chicken burgers, fries, and wings.
Everything is made fresh to order, and even their sauces and dips are made entirely in-house.
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And the good stuff doesn't stop there, as to celebrate the grand opening they'll be giving away the first 100 customers from 5pm a 'Comeback Card' where you'll eat on them during your next visit. So get there early if you don't want to miss out
The Meanwood site will be the sixth Burgerism site following its five openings elsewhere in Greater Manchester.
A new açai cafe promising to be Leeds’ ‘neighbourhood social club’ is opening soon
Clementine Hall
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.
Sophie Smith -
19th November 2021 
