This time, Belgrave has picked up on our keen attempts at Veganuary and are hosting a vegan feast for all- and have found the finest vegan chefs around to serve up.
Here's what to expect this Saturday at the Music Hall and Canteen.
Dough Boys are always there when we need them most- often at 11pm after too many pints and not enough food. Grab pizza by the slice this veganuary and test out delicious combinations like What's the Quack? - a vegan duck pizza, and more.
There will also be a Dough Babies session during the vegan feast so that all the family can get involved in the cooking process.
The company shared heartwarming images from their previous Dough Babies session, stating that Dough Babies is "a free drop-in class for little 'uns to get really creative with their pizza toppings! They can absolutely choose whatever crazy combination they like from the selection available, we'll then finish them off in the oven before they can eat/take home for tea".
Image: Dough Boys
Little chefs are invited to head over to Belgrave between 11am and 12pm. There's no need to book in advance, just turn up and create some tasty pizzas just in time for lunch.
The Spicy Biker will be on hand to serve authentic Indian cuisine. Inspired by their mother's kitchen with a spicy biker twist, expect everything from bhaji boxes to curries, chaat bombs and samosa.
The talent behind Kuala Lumpur Cafe in Headingley will be sharing a culinary trip to Malaysia that's a feast for all the senses. With their signature dish Nasi Lemak featured on Masterchef and a published cookbook from their head chef, Norman Musa- expect flavours aplenty.
Baking hot vegan treats, Black Day Bakes is the baker behind cafe favourites like biscoff s'mores brookies at Fika North and more. Expect lineup bigger than Leeds fest from Crystal Black who runs everything from the baking to the social media. We're thinking brownies, cakes and cookies- but the baker hasn't announced the selection available on the day just yet.
Burgers from Patty Smith
Image: Patty Smiths
The Leafeater (pictured above) is just one of the burgers that Patty Smith's have chosen to create after choosing to go vegan for January 2022. Available every day from Belgrave, we all know and love Patty's menu or delicious burgers and huge fries platters but this weekend, but their vegan menu is set to offer a taste of plant-based goodness at the vegan feast this week too.
For the rest of the afternoon, guests can take advantage of free arts, crafts and soft play upstairs in the Snug 11am - 4pm on Saturday 8 January 2022.
For more information, you can read all about Belgrave's vegan feast on their Instagram page.
Feature Image- Patty Smith
Eats
A slice of New York has arrived in Leeds – and the pizzas are 18 inches wide
Popular pizza pop-up Edges Pizza has opened a permanent home in Leeds city centre.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residencies across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason. Edges Pizza has just opened a permanent new takeaway under the arches in Holbeck, and it's absolutely class.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Owners Grace and Edge who are from Harrogate opened Edges two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
They've completely transformed the space into a proper love letter to the big apple. It will operate mainly as a takeaway, but there is a small seating area where you can perch and tuck into your pie.
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The menu is perfectly curated, consisting of eight pizzas and three dips. And trust us, they are absolutely massive.
We opted for the American Hot with spicy pepperoni, banana peppers and parmesan as well as the mushroom pie topped with garlic creme fraiche and chestnut mushrooms.
Drizzled and dunked into moreish hot honey, it's rivalling some of the best pizza in the city.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
For now, grabbing a pizza from Edges operates through a pre-order system. Pre-orders open at 12pm the day before via their website, you can pick your collection time and then you simply have to rock up and get your pizza.
There's loads of parking available nearby and if there are any remaining slots available you can pre-order up to an hour before collection.
We've got a feeling they're going to very busy indeed.
Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant
Clementine Hall
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.
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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.”
Sophie Smith -
4th January 2022 
