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.
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
‘This recognition belongs to you’ – Leeds restaurant added to the Michelin Guide just months after opening
Clementine Hall
A newcomer to the Leeds foodie scene has been added to the coveted Michelin Guide.
You may remember back in April when a Leeds icon was reborn under a different name.
The Smithfield took over the site that was home to The Reliance for more than two decades, and it's safe to say it exceeded expectations.
The team transformed the site to its former glory, taking the site's exterior back to its memorable dark red. But the efforts to recapture the essence of the iconic old venue go way beyond that.
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The Smithfield, a collaboration between Crooked Brewing and Chef James Donovan, offers simple dining with seasonal food and natural wines.
It's the sort of place where you can rock up for a plate and a glass people watching through the huge window on North Street, or really get stuck into a sharing pie and chips with friends on a Saturday afternoon.
Either way we love it, and it seems we're not the only ones as The Smithfield has been added to the Michelin Guide just five months after opening.
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Announcing the great news to Instagram, The Smithfield said: "We’re very pleased and grateful to have been included in the Michelin Guide.
"To get this kind of recognition so early in our journey is a real honour, and one we certainly don’t take for granted.
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"Thank you to our wonderful guests for your continued support. Also, huge thanks to our brilliant team. The Smithfield is what it is because of your hard work, enthusiasm, energy and diligence. This recognition belongs to you.
"We’re just getting started, and our focus remains the same: creating a welcoming space for our community, serving food and drink we’re proud of, championing great British and local produce, and contributing our small part towards Leeds’ brilliant hospitality scene. The Smithfield."
Sophie Smith -
19th November 2021 
