Kebabs made from camel meat will be served throughout May- and they're geniunely delicious.
I am Döner, a Leeds-based döner kebab takeaway service, giving to give 'hump day' a brand-new meaning throughout May and will be serving up kebabs with camel meat inside.
The camel kebab has been brought onto the menu for the month of May to celebrate the company's expansion to the United Arab Emirates- but the Leeds takeaway will only serve up the speciality dish on Wednesdays to help get the city through hump day each week.
Given there's only been one week of speciality serving I Am Döner don't have the full reviews in just yet- but so far the kebab is proving to be very popular.
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Sharing its mission statement to 'make the döner kebab more than a guilty pleasure for the intoxicated' with the masses overseas, I am Döner has just set up in Dubai and available on delivery service app NoonFood, with plans to expand to Deliveroo and Talabat.
The camel kebab has been described as an "Arabian delicacy comprising slow-cooked camel rump, basmati rice, vegetables and garlic mayonnaise", and despite common misconceptions, it's not a tough meat at all (at least not from here).
Tasting more like a curried meat than anything else, it's a unique foodie combo you won't be forgetting anytime soon. Plus, the meat is a delicacy in the Middle East and has lower fat than traditional beef and lamb meats used in the UK.
Michelin-trained owner Paul Baron has ensured that all meat is thoroughly tenderised before serving. The camel kebab will be an addition to the short menu of eight different kebabs usually on offer at the takeaway chain.
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Using 120 ingredients and homemade bread sauce, the popular takeaway currently has three stores: two in Leeds (their original Headingley store and one on Infirmary Street) as well as one in Harrogate, and now Dubai.
Taking to Instagram to share the launch of I am Döner in the UAE, you can follow the progress of their Dubai store on Instagram, or sample their camel kebab every Wednesday throughout May.
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A new açai cafe promising to be Leeds’ ‘neighbourhood social club’ is opening soon
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
The Leeds Supper Club bringing people together over incredible food
Clementine Hall
What started as a simple idea around food has grown into something much bigger for Leeds Supper Club.
The idea was born from a love of food and the idea that eating together can be about much more than what’s on your plate.
Rather than simply going out to a restaurant, Leeds Supper Club puts connection at the heart of its events, bringing people together to share incredible food and enjoy an evening in good company.
We had the pleasure of attending their most recent event where we had the most wonderful evening with founders Lizzie, Phillip and the rest of the club.
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This instalment was a very special one, as it was in collaboration with Knotfield Vine over in Horsforth.
I mean, it really doesn't get more scenic than this - we really felt like we'd been whisked away to the South of France rather than a Leeds suburb. But we wouldn't want it either way.
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What makes it a cut above the rest is the details. Every little detail has been thought out, from the low-lit, sexy lighting, hand-made name plates, live music and four courses of wonderful seasonal goodness made fresh.
From enjoying a glass of wine within the vines alongside a couple of nibbles to tucking into a three course meal around a candle-lit table, there's really nowhere else like it.
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The tagliatelle pasta with beef and whipped feta was a real highlight, and knowing Lizzie and Philip receive help on the menu and the cooking from all their friends made it taste that much sweeter.
By the end of it we'd had some delicious food, fabulous wine and shared even better conversation. And it's safe to say we left feeling a part of the club.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page here for all upcoming events.
Sophie Smith -
5th May 2022 
