From the masterminds behind Doh'hut comes Things In Bread, your new city centre sandwich shop ready to satisfy all your lunchtime cravings.
When it was announced back in September 2022 that Doh'hut were expanding into the savoury offerings, we simply could not contain our excitement.
Having eagerly awaited their opening date since then, you best believe we were first in line to sample their sandwiches when they opened last Friday.
And of course they did not disappoint, Things In Bread are serving up sandwiches the way they should be. One thing's for sure, we won't be picking up a bog standard supermarket meal deal any time soon.
Their concept is simple, classic sandwiches made to order using their signature freshly baked bread.
We spoke to the owner Tom Stafford who explained that the menu is based off your classic meal deal selection with familiar flavours such as ham and cheese, egg and cress, BLT and roast chicken salad all up for grabs.
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But these sandwiches are so much more than meets the eye, the flavours are elevated to the highest degree with only the freshest ingredients used, and the sarnie artists behind the counter certainly don't skimp on the fillings.
The real star of the show though is the bread. Their signature Shokupan milk loaf is specifically designed to create the perfect sandwich: crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside and satisfyingly square. We haven't stopped thinking about that bread since we took our first delicious bite.
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And it's not just lunchtime where you can get your chops around these sandwiches, stop by in the morning from 8-10am for an epic breakfast that will no doubt set you up for the day ahead.
The Full Breaky features Lishman's sausages and bacon, free range omelette and gooey American cheese which makes for a brekkie only fit for kings. They also have a vegan sausage sarnie on offer so if you're more veggie inclined, you don't have to miss out.
And of course your lunchtime fix isn't complete without a drink and a packet of crisps, which they obviously have in abundance. Pick your sandwich, your preferred bag of Pipers crisps and your drink from 'Things in Fridge', it truly is a one stop shop to make all your lunching dreams come true.
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Find Things In Bread at their beautiful new location on Boar Lane, open Tuesday - Sunday from 8am - 4pm (or until they run out of bread). And whilst you're there, why not nip round the corner to pick up a sweet treat from Doh'hut for your dessert. After all, it would be rude not to.
To find out more, take a look at their Instagram page (warning: will make you hungry).
Because one Fern Modern Sushi wasn't enough, we've now got two.
And guess what? It's even better than the first.
Fern Modern Sushi located in the unassuming Central Arcade has become a firm foodie favourite after opening just a couple years ago.
Run by the wonderful Chef Fern, who you could say is somewhat of a local celebrity at this point, the restaurant is known for serving delicious sushi with the freshest fish possible and traditional Japanese dishes with modern flair.
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Full with hungry punters no matter the time of day, it's no surprise that Chef Fern has just opened Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 on Park Row.
This beautiful new space is serving up all the classic Fern dishes, from stacked donburi bowls and perfectly rolled sushi to miso glazed cod and hearty bowls of ramen.
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Different for this location, though, is their exclusive cocktail menu - so you can wine and dine to your heart's content.
The interior has also levelled up, complete with a huge open kitchen so you can pull up a chair and eat whilst watching the magic happen.
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And this isn't all that Chef Fern is up to, after opening Tori Nori on Vicar Lane a few months ago this will be her third restaurant in the city centre, and that is no easy feat.
She's even got another restaurant imminently opening in the Central Arcade which will be focused on traditional katsu dishes, and we wouldn't be at all surprised if she had something else lined up in the pipeline.
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Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 officially opens on 19 November, but is open now for soft launch with limited bookings.
A pub in Leeds has been crowned the third best in Britain by The Good Food Guide
Clementine Hall
A Leeds pub has been crowned one of the very best in the country by The Good Food Guide.
The trusted guide has just released its 100 Best Pubs in Britain list, and we're very chuffed with the results indeed.
Taking the coveted number three spot is our very own The Highland Laddie, a 100-year-old city centre institution that reopened in April 2025 in the hands of new owners Sam Pullan and Nicole Deighton.
These guys also run the Empire Cafe, so you just know it's going to be good.
Last year they soared straight to the top of the list and were crowned the best pub in the whole of Britain by the guide.
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This time, the Queen's Arms over in Eccles came number one followed by The Cow in Notting Hill.
We still think bagging third place is quite the achievement, and if you've visited The Highland Laddie yourself you'll know just how much of a special place it is.
Don't just take our word for it, The Good Food Guide labelled the Laddie as 'a true pub with a genuine community vibe'.
They also said: "Reenergised by the team behind the Empire Cafe in 2025, this is everything that a proper English pub should be – 'oh, and they have a mustard menu!'
"Inside, the Laddie ticks all the boxes, preserving the essentials of a traditional old-school boozer and maintaining a genuine sense of community while letting the good times roll. As for the food, it’s ‘both high-end and accessible’, pulling in ideas from all over, whether you fancy a freshly shucked Lindisfarne oyster, a keema toastie or an elevated ham roll with bread cooked over the coals.
"Dig deeper and you might find a lobster madeleine with Yorkshire chorizo butter, a treacle onion tart or pork schnitzel with two fried eggs. Club steaks are served by the inch, there’s no creative let-up when it comes to sides, and the nostalgia is ramped up with the likes of strawberry and Champagne trifle with ‘sprinkles’.
"But never forget that this is a self-proclaimed ‘drinkers’ pub’ dispensing everything from ‘properly served’ British brews and ’the best Guinness in Leeds’ to a staggering line-up of whisky optics."
Clementine Hall -
9th January 2023 
