If you're participating in Galentine's Day this year, there's really no other way to celebrate.
Treating your bestie to a one-off experience is always better than some chocolates and flowers- it shows you care and gives you the chance to head out for the day and have some much-needed chill time with them.
Neighbourhood have clearly been thinking about this too and are hosting a Galetines themed bottomless brunch event this weekend to help us celebrate the girls (or guys) that mean the most to us in the best way possible- with unlimited booze.
Image: Neighbourhood Restaurants
A full ninety minute sitting will be available on Sunday 13 February, so there's no excuses not to book in for a weekend session.
On arrival, guests will be treated to a themed cocktail before moving on to embarking on a mission to see how much gin and Prosecco you can fit into the bottomless.
The lovingly themed cocktails come as either a 'P.S I Love You' drink with Pampero Blanco, Frangelico, Bailey, Kahlua, milk and ice cream or the 'Strawberry Kiss' a Prosecco-based drink with créme de fraise, stawberry purée and lemon juice.
Image: Neighourhood Restaurants
Neighbourhood really know the way to our hearts (through our stomaches) and ensure you're never without a bite to eat. Whilst you wait for your main, there's Edamame Hummus to snack on with pickled red chilli and adorable heart-shaped pitta breads.
Expect main courses that truly embody 'a bottomless with the girls': they're very Instagrammable and sound as equally delicious. Think pink pancakes with mixed berry compote, chicken caesar salad with sourdough croutons and parmesan, as well as the main reason nobody can afford a house deposit: the millennial favourite, avo on toast.
Other options include a sweet but savoury southern fried chicken on a bed of waffles, streaky bacon and maple syrup; Eggs Royale and beef sliders with aged cheddar, pickles and mac sauce.
All this is served to the beat of a live DJ with bottomless Prosecco rose, gin, vodka or beer- a dreamy list of drinks that's certain to have a tipple for everyone.
If you needed any more excuses, tickets are just £40 per person and you can add a dessert for just £3.50.
Grab your Galentine and book a table 12pm - 6pm on Sunday 13 February to make the most of this exciting event- and hurry, we're certain this will be a sell out.
For more information, including how to book your ticket, visit the Neighbourhood website.
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
A cafe dedicated entirely to matcha gelato has just opened in Leeds
Clementine Hall
Matcha is well and truly taking Leeds (and the country) by storm.
You're probably bored of hearing us talk about matcha, and to be honest we're getting a little bit bored writing about it.
But, this time it's different.
This is M Plus Matcha, a brand-new matcha store that's just opened near Leeds University who not only serve your classic matcha lattes but also bucket loads of freshly-churned gelato.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
And to make things even better, they've got four on offer all at different percentages to suit your taste.
Soft and grassy, smooth and creamy, full and velvety…or deep and bold (they said it, not us) - this spot is truly a matcha lover’s summer paradise.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
If you're not sure what flavour you fancy, the lovely staff are on hand to help and can offer tasters of each percentage before you commit to a cone or a tub so you're not left disappointed.
The space is gorgeously light and airy, complete with matcha-coloured walls and plenty of matcha-coloured seating for you to perch and enjoy your treats.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Right opposite the Parkinson Building, we can see M Plus Matcha becoming a fantastic hub for students to whack their laptops out for a couple of hours whilst getting their caffeine fix.
The drinks menu includes iced matcha lattes, hot matcha, matcha lemonades and loads more. Basically, if you're of the opinion that matcha tastes like grass then we do not recommend you going.
But if you love it like us, then you're in for a treat.
Sophie Smith -
31st January 2022 
