Take the plunge into Pieminister's steaming hot gravy fondue where you can dunk a whole range of delicious dippers into flavoursome, rich gravy.
If there's one thing us Northerners love, it's gravy.
Whether its smothered on your Yorkshire puds or acting as a dipping sauce for your chunky chips, we will find a way to put that sweet nectar on pretty much anything.
So when we heard that Pieminister on Duncan Street were serving up hot gravy fondues, we couldn't quite believe our luck.
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But what exactly is a gravy fondue you might ask? Well, it's basically a huge steaming pot of thick, savoury gravy which you can dip a range of delicious dippers into.
We're talking free range British honey and mustard sausages, crispy parsnip and kale fritters, onion rings, potato fries, halloumi fries, pork scratchings and so much more.
It's perfect for a group of gravy-loving friends or family who fancy mixing up their traditional gravy slurping tendencies.
And of course you can't go to Pieminister without indulging in one of their epic, award-wining pies.
From their Kate & Sidney pie which is filled to the brim with British beef steak, kidney and ale to their Wild Shroom which features portobello and chestnut mushrooms, asparagus and white wine.
There's also a huge range of pies for veggies out there including the Mock a Doodle with Tofu 'chicken' and the Mooless Moo which has Jackfruit 'steak', craft ale and black pepper.
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The gravy fondue is the perfect way to kickstart your meal or just on it's own if you quickly need that gravy fix.
The gravy fondue costs £15 and that includes three dipping vehicles of your choice. To find out more and to book your table, take a look at Pieminister's website.
If you've got a seriously sweet tooth, then you're going to love this new opening.
It seems like there's been a flurry of new bakeries popping up in and around Leeds recently, and we're certainly not complaining.
Introducing Crumbb, a beautiful new bakery that has just opened its doors on Hyde Park Road just moments outside of the city centre.
Owner Naila started the businesses as a wholesaler six years ago, stocking up local businesses from far and wide with sweet treats.
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Since then, Crumbbs opened its first location in Bradford just a few months ago that has been nothing short of a resounding success. So much so, that Crumbbs 2.0 was born right here in Leeds a few days ago.
Right, let's talk you through what's on offer.
For the sweet toothed out there, there's a whole myriad of treats for you to enjoy. We're talking giant NYC-style cookies, fluffy cinnamon buns topped with gooey icing, brownies slices, cookie muffins, rocky road, flapjack, the list is truly endless.
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You can even get warm cookie trays and hot brownies to enjoy in house that can be topped with ice cream or thick custard.
And it doesn't stop there, Crumbbs also whip up freshly baked savoury focaccia slices as well as cheese twists, pizza slices and savoury rolls filled with creamy mozzarella and herbs.
They've also got a fabulous drink selection on offer including matcha, coffee and hot chocolates.
Located in Headingley, we've got a feeling this spot is going to be a huge hit with students and locals alike looking to get their sweet treat fix. But they'll have to beat us to it first.
A massive food and drink festival is coming to Temple Newsam this weekend
Clementine Hall
We hope you're hungry Leeds, because a big festival dedicated to all things food is coming to Temple Newsam.
The Temple Newsam Food Festival is now in its second year after a resounding first edition, aiming to celebrate cultural diversity, independent businesses, and global cuisine.
It will take place this weekend on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, with the beautiful and historic Temple Newsam providing the perfectly picturesque location.
The festival will celebrate local talent, independent businesses, world cultures and international flavours.
The Street Food Arena will feature an array of global cuisines, cultural delicacies, and irresistible desserts whilst the event's bustling Artisan Markets will showcase a plethora of small businesses and local entrepreneurs offering freshly-baked goods, quality produce. hand-made crafts, unique experiences, vibrant art, and much more.
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And it doesn't stop there as festival-goers can enjoy a selection of independent bars serving cocktails, specialty spirits, fresh cider, wine and beer.
This year there will be a huge focus on live cookery demos, with ten demonstrations from a whole range of talented chefs including Leeds' own Josh Whitehead of Finer Pleasures, Bobby Geetha of Kerala Canteen and stars from Masterchef and The Great British Bake Off.
And it's not just about food and drink, as new for this year there will be a dog show, plenty of live music and lots of fun activities such as inflatable jousting and target paintball.
Tickets are on sale now, and you can grab yours here.
Clementine Hall -
2nd March 2023 
