Roast dinners in a Yorkshire pudding are nothing new, but a poutine in a Yorkshire pudding? This we need to try.
Leeds poutine heroes Spud & Bros are currently in situ at Northern Monk Refectory and they're cooking up these amazing cheesy chip and gravy-filled confections every Sunday.
But that's not all. Not only can you enjoy one of their mega poutines in a giant Yorkshire every Sunday this month, it comes topped with all the Sunday roast trimmings you might desire - be that roast beef or a veggie alternative, traditional roast veggies, and all the trimmings.
Think carrots, broccoli, cheese curds, pink slices of beef, with a host of tasty chips beneath and tell us you're not tempted. All this then comes topped with crispy onion, chives and Spud & Bros homemade gravy.
Choose from two options, either the classic poutine or the 'poutine bomb', which is a. giant mashed potato ball with bacon, chorizo, chives, cheddar, that is then bread crumbed and deep-fried. Naughty.
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Sharing the news on Facebook, the Spud & Bros team said:
"Since we are in Yorkshire, we thought we best combine our love for the Yorkshire Pudding and our Poudine. Introducing...
"The Spud-Day Roast Poutine
"(Traditional Poutine or a giant Poutine Bomb - roast beef (veggie options available) + veggies topped with crispy onion, chivves and out home-made gravy. Oh and all of this in a giant Yorkshire pudding)
"Available every Sunday in October at Northern Monk Refectory. Come and grab yours."
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
New BBC TV drama starring Bel Powley and Harley Squires to be filmed in Leeds this spring
Clementine Hall
The BBC has announced a brand-new crime drama set to be filmed in Leeds and Hull.
We all love a BBC drama, and luckily for us one is about to be filmed right here in Leeds.
The new drama will be titled Shy & Lola, starring Harley Squires from The Night Manager and Bel Powley from The Diary of A Teenage Girl.
The six-part series has been described as a "dark comedy" about two women caught up in a murder in the criminal underworld.
The plot follows an unassuming pair in a small coastal town in northern England where the pair both realise they have a hidden talent for crime.
The series synopsis states: "As they build an operation that threatens to blow the local bad guys out of the water, opposing futures beckon – using their earnings to fund a fresh start, or becoming the new bosses in town."
The show is based on a popular French TV series and is written by Amanda Coe, an acclaimed English screenwriter and novelist.
Amanda Coe spoke about the announcement: "With such a rich and spiky central relationship at its core, Shy & Lolais a dream of a show to write, full of fun, action and emotion. I can't wait to see our hugely exciting cast and director bring it to life."
Rachelle Constant, executive Producer for Clerkenwell Films, said: "Amanda has written a brilliantly bold series centred on a dynamic female duo, which blends dark comedy with propulsive storytelling.We’re thrilled to have Hayley and Bel as our leads, alongside an exceptional cast and crew."
The new series will begin filming in Leeds and Hull this spring and will air on BBC One and iPlayer and we'll absolutely be tuning in.
Georgina Pellant -
8th October 2021 
