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).
A Leeds pizza takeaway has received a glowing review from popular review duo.
Edges Pizza opened up their first permanent spot in Leeds back in June this year, after making a name for themselves slinging out pizzas at multiple pop-ups across the city.
Owners Grace and Edge from Harrogate opened Edges Pizza two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
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Their pizzas are a love letter to the class New York slice, think thin and crispy rather than chewy and floppy. But above all else, think absolutely delicious.
And now, they've caught the attention of a major review page, with Bite Twice Food Reviews (a page with almost 300k followers) paying Edges a visit.
The food review duo of Gerry del Guercio and Paul Delany popped up in Holbeck beneath the arches to get their hands on a pizza, and the outcome is brilliant.
In the video, Bite Twice said that the pizza is 'f**cking exceptional' and up there with 'one of the best pizzas in the UK'.
Before even taking a bite, they said: "On aesthetic, I don't think anywhere in the UK is doing pizza like this".
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Then after the first bite, they go on to say: "There are very few pizzas in the UK that create this, I’m a little bit blown away".
As Londoners themselves, they go on to say that Edges is 'easily hitting with the best that we’ve got down south'.
And if that's not high praise enough, they sign off the video saying: "Leeds has got an absolute gem. I give this a stamp so hard my foot went through the pizza. Edges. Don Level."
The 42-year-old Kirkgate Market stall serving freshly shucked oysters for £1.90 a pop
Clementine Hall
Tucked away in Leeds Kirkgate Market you'll find a wonderful seafood stall selling freshly shucked oysters for £1.90 each.
It's places like these that remind us why we love Leeds so much.
Established in 1880, Hayes Seafood is widely regarded as the oldest trader within the historic Kirkgate Market.
For the past 42 years, it has been run by Cliff and Michelle, the loveliest couple who welcome every customer with open arms.
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The menu here is small but perfectly formed, focusing on fresh, ready-to-eat seafood that you can enjoy with a squeeze of lemon and a dollop of mayonnaise at most.
Delivered fresh every morning, there's pre-cracked crab shells, brown and white crab meat, cockles, crawfish tails - all perfectly prepared for you to eat at their bar or high tables opposite.
But, it's the oysters that you'll see people queueing for. And rightly so.
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Everything here is prepared to order right in front of you, and for no extra fee. You can choose from two types of oysters: super salty Lindisfarne oysters or the slightly sweeter English Loch Fyne.
We recommend having a couple of each, pulling up a stool right by the counter and getting stuck in. If you ask Cliff nicely, he might tell you a bit about the history of the place - but you may have to order a couple more oysters for that.
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You're left to dress them yourself, whether you prefer dash of fiery tabasco or a few pickled shallots. But to be honest, they're delicious just as they come.
This spot is a real piece of Leeds history, and the queues at lunchtime as well as the repeat regular customers proves just how special it is.
All it's missing is a champagne stall next to it...now wouldn't that be perfect?
Clementine Hall -
9th January 2023 
