Yes we know it's only September, but we can't resist chatting about a cheese advent calendar.
Forget your stupid little chocolate advent calendars, because this cheesy new release from George & Joseph is the ultimate fromage-lovers countdown to Christmas.
Specially curated by leading cheesemonger Stephen Fleming, who has just celebrated an incredible 12 years of George & Joseph being at the heart of Chapel Allerton, the calendar includes 24 of the finest artisan British cheeses for you to devour day by day.
For a respectable price of £120, the lucky recipients will receive two beautifully packed chilled deliveries, each containing 12 individually hand wrapped cheeses approximately 75g each.
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Not only that, every portion is accompanied by tasting notes and pairing suggestions so you can make each bite perfect.
George & Joseph owner, Stephen Fleming, says: “Fromage fans are going to have to be quick. When we say limited, we mean limited and we’re only producing 40 of these Cheese Advent Calendars.
"The full cheese line-up is deliberately under-wraps to create an element of surprise and intrigue throughout the month but what I will say is that you can definitely count on Pitchfork Cheddar, Baron Bigod, and Dorstone landing on your doorstep.”
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Within each delivery, expect a real mix of styles for every tastebud.
All British, all artisan, but all offering something a little bit different and special. Expect soft, blue, goat, crumbly, nutty cheeses plus a few seasonal specials and rare finds reserved just for Christmas.
The two deliveries will arrive with free delivery on Thursday 28 November and Thursday 12 December to ensure maximum freshness.
The George & Joseph Cheese Advent Calendar 2025 is available to order now, and you can get yours here.
Domo will officially open the doors to its Leeds venue this summer.
Get ready for Domo Leeds, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
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Domo has confirmed it will officially open the doors to its first Leeds venue on Friday June 5, so we really don't have long to wait.
Located at the iconic Tower Works development, Domo Leeds will offer a vibrant new canal-side destination, perfect for the summer months.
Alongside the main restaurant menu, there’ll be a dedicated bar food menu designed around relaxed dining and carefully crafted small plates designed to pair with the drinks offering creating a more informal way for guests to experience Sardinian flavours.
Domo co-founder, Sarah Elliott-Busceddu, said: “We’re incredibly excited to finally open the doors and welcome people into Domo Leeds. From day one, our vision has been to create a space where everyone feels welcome and somewhere that brings people together in the true spirit of Sardinian hospitality.
“Whether it’s an evening out with friends, a relaxed catch-up over drinks after work, or a big family celebration, we’ve designed Domo to feel warm, inclusive and full of life. We can’t wait for people in Leeds to experience not just the food and drinks, but the atmosphere and sense of community that sits at the heart of everything we do.”
The Sheffield institution serving the city’s favourite sandwich for over 60 years
Clementine Hall
Of course, it's the one and only Béres.
It all started back in 1961 when Hungarian butcher Sandor Béres left his home city of Budapest during the 1956 uprising against the Stalinist government.
After the government took control of his father's butchers shops, Sandor set out to establish the chain once more and so, Béres was born.
And thank god it was, as for over 60 years now their iconic pork sandwich has been fuelling the hungry people of Sheffield, and we'd go as far to say it's one of the best sarnies in the city.
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Hot roast pork, herby stuffing, crispy crackling and fruity apple sauce all crammed into a soft bap - it really doesn’t get much better than that.
But, what makes it so special? Béres claims it's all in the preparation and quality control.
Being a traditional butchers, their pork joints are traditionally roasted and cured in house to give that succulent texture and crispy crackling every single time.
They use around seven tonnes of pork and four tonnes of flour per week to feed us hungry lot, and it's no surprise when you see the queues forming outside your local Béres every lunch time.
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The very first shop was born at Wadsley Bridge where they quickly built a reputation for their sandwiches, this then allowed them to become a proper Sheffield household name after expanding rapidly through the 2000s.
They now have 14 sites across Sheffield, and each site is as good as the next. Not only are the pork sandwiches class but if you're ever faced with a hangover no matter how severe, their stacked breakfast baps are always there to save the day.
But why we love Béres most of all is the lovely staff who are always there to offer a smile and a chinwag, but what else do you expect from the people of Sheffield hey?
Clementine Hall -
17th September 2025 
