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The new festive menu with Terry’s chocolate orange desserts and turkey kebabs
Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookie Dough, turkey kekabs with all the trimmings, a full Christmas buffet: could The Botanist's Christmas menu get any better?
A Terry's Chocolate Orange is a Christmas classic and although we never get bored of the melt-in-your-mouth goodness, we are so ready for this makeover from The Botanist.
Christmas has come early at The Botanist and nobody is complaining.
The new autumn winter menu is out and full of winter warmers but, of course, their Terry's-inspired dish wins all the prizes for best festive dish.
In 2019, the restaurant blessed us with a Chocolate Orange Negroni, but they truly have taken it up a notch this year.
This one is all about the chocolate. A Chocolate Orange Cookie Dough filled with chocolate pieces, topped with vanilla ice cream and a signature segment of Terry's Chocolate Orange.
The Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookie Dough is just one of the stars of this menu. / Image: Jack Kirwin
That's not all though, the transformed menu is full of delicious Christmas treats that need to be devoured before tucking into this delicious desert.
The turkey with all the trimmings kebab is also set to be a firm favourite in Leeds and beyond.
The hanging kebab features turkey, stuffing and pigs in blanket skewer with as selection of roast potatoes: it really doesn't get more festive than that.
This festive kebab has all the trimmings, leaving the brussel sprouts optional. / Image: Jack Kirwin
Unless the Christmas Buffet takes your fancy.
We're talking turkey koftas, pigs in blankets and baked Camembert all on a huge sharing platter. Perfect for the season of giving.
The Botanist's staff are just as enthused about the menu changes as we are too.
James Scott, Exceutive Chef for The Botanist said:
“We can’t wait to welcome guests with their friends and family during the festive season.
Our new Autumn Winter menu contains cosy classic dishes alongside some new festive favourites – designed to let people celebrate Christmas whenever suit them! At The Botanist, we believe the winter 'tis the season to really indulge".
To book your place at the Christmas table, visit The Botanist website or pop into their restaurant located adjacent to Trinity.
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Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism is officially coming to Leeds this summer
An award-winning burger chain is coming to one of Leeds' suburbs.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.
And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meanwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
And the plans have now been approved, which means Burgerism will officially be coming to Leeds. Hurray!
Burgerism's new takeaway will be walking distance from the The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
It will be strictly takeaway with no dine-in option available.
The brand-new Burgerism will employ 15 people from the local area with food being served between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, but for now we're aware that Burgerism Leeds is set to open this summer.
Ireland’s famous fast food phenomenon, the spice bag, has landed in Leeds Kirkgate Market
Clementine Hall
You can now grab the ultimate hangover cure at our very own Kirkgate Market.
And it comes from none other than The Fisherman's Wife - a Leeds institution that has been serving up fantastic fish and chips for over 60 years.
But now, they're turning their attention to spice bags.
If you have no idea what we're talking about then allow us to fill you in. And we'd recommend pouring yourself an ice cold glass of water, because it's about to get real salty up in here.
The spice bag is an Irish delicacy that is often devoured after a few Guinness on the streets of Dublin, for example.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
It consists of shredded and battered chicken, chips, onions and peppers - all deep fried, loaded into a bag and tossed in lashings of salt and pepper seasoning.
Oh, and of course dipped or lathered in a sauce of your choosing. The classic being curry sauce, obviously.
It's been available in Leeds once before at a pop-up in Trinity Kitchen, but now The Fisherman's Wife is here to make them a permanent option for anyone with that salty craving.
You've got a couple of flavours to choose from too, including peri-peri, plain, salt & chilli and of course the classic salt & pepper.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
You can then add a drizzle of sriracha, curry sauce (obviously) or sticky honey if you're looking for that sweet and salty balance.
The best part? They're selling these for just £6.50.
So next time you've had a few too many the night before, get yourself to The Fisherman's Wife inside Leeds Kirkgate Market's food hall and get yourself a spice bag. You'll be cured in no time.
Sophie Smith -
4th November 2021 
