Oktoberfest has been taking over Leeds little by little over the past few weeks, from live music nights to brewery takeovers, the scent of bratwurst and clinking of steins has been a staple part of a night out in recent weeks.
Ensuring that the Oktoberfest celebrations last far longer than the fortnight celebrations and span into October itself, celebrated Indian street food restaurant Bundobust has been serving up its own reimagining of classic Oktoberfest specials.
Currywurst Koftas (front) and Bataka Salat (back). / Image: The Hoot Leeds
First on the menu, there's Currywurst Koftas that are both vegan and gluten free. Made up of desi dumplings with cauliflower, cabbage and carrots, this alternative to the seasonal staple comes with currywurst sauce charged with garam masala and curry powder to create that signature Bundo taste.
Those looking for a taste of autumn should immediately grab the Kartoffelpuffers. The vegan GF offering is made up of potato and sauerkraut fritters with fenugreek, chilli, fennel and ginger, served with a delicious cinnamon and apple sauce dip, creating an irresistible apple pie meets Oktoberfest combination.
Kartoffelpuffers. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
The Bataka Salat is all about fusing German dishes with Indian spices. The potato salad is made up of yellow and purple (yes, purple) potatoes with dill, curried sour cream, tamarind chutney and a crunchy samosa pastry to line the tip of the box.
Prost Pickles are as the name suggests. A medley of heritage carrot, mooli radish, turnip and cauliflower all pickled in a mustard, chilli, dill and peppercorn combo to create a tangy flavour.
Prost Pickles (front) and Currywurst Koftas (back). / Image: The Hoot Leeds
There's two special beers to wash it all down with... a black lager called 'BUNDOBAR!' and a clean and malty German style larger called 'Too much crispy'. Both pair with the food wonderfully and come in a big stein so you feel very authentic.
Available until Sunday 23 October 2022, grab the Oktoberfest combo whilst you can or simply add in your favourites to your usual Bundobust order whilst the special lasts.
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Female-founded independent jewellery brand to open in Leeds’ Victoria Gate
Norfolk-based jewellery brand Lisa Angel is opening their first Yorkshire site right here in Leeds.
Jewellery and trinket lovers, this one's for you.
Lisa Angel, a female-founded jewellery and gifting brand will open the doors to its new store in Victoria Gate next month.
Shoppers can expect a wonderful range of jewellery, gifts, and accessories that have established a loyal following during more than twenty years of business.
Founded in 2004 by Lisa hand making jewellery which she sold at craft fairs local to her Norfolk home, the business has only gone from strength to strength since.
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The brand is now a recognised part of the British high street landscape, boasting seven other stores across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Midlands.
After opening two stores last year and three stores in 2024, Lisa Angel’s founder and Creative Director, Lisa, said: “As an independent retailer, we are thrilled to launch in a destination with such a reputation as Victoria Leeds.
"We believe retail should remain grounded in inspiration and discovery, and we look forward to bringing just that to the vibrant city of Leeds, in our first store in the north.”
Managing Director James Moody explained the significance to the business of opening a new store in a city as influential as Leeds: “We're incredibly excited to be opening our first northern showcase store in such a prestigious location.
"Victoria Leeds represents exactly the kind of vibrant retail destination where we can bring the full Lisa Angel experience to new customers. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our retail presence."
We'll keep you up to date when we know an opening date, but for now you can check out what to expect here.
Yorkshire residents are being invited to name two new bin lorries
Clementine Hall
Well...this is a new one.
Ever fancied naming a bin lorry? Well today is your lucky day, because now you can.
Yorkshire-based waste management experts Divert are celebrating the arrival of two swanky new tbin rucks by inviting the local community to help name them.
The iconic purple bins, vans and trucks can be seen across the Yorkshire area helping to clean up waste from Bradford to Harrogate.
Two new lorries are set to be joining the fleet in April and May, and of course they need a name.
And who better to ask than the general public? The winning names will be added to the cabs of each of the trucks for all to see, and announced via the Divert website and social media channels.
Absolutely anyone from across the UK is welcome to take part, but the company are especially keen for people from Yorkshire to enter.
You can be as creative as you like, but there are a couple of rules...
No swearing or offensive names. Aside from that, you can let your freak flag fly.
The Divert team are keen to hear the 'best celebrity puns, local namesakes, and downright silly names' the public have to offer.
John Verity, Managing Director of Divert, comments: “Naming our bin trucks is a great way to bring some joy to the local community. We hope to bring a smile to the faces of passing drivers and pedestrians as our fleet passes by.
“Not only that, naming our lorries can help our drivers to take pride and ownership in the vehicles they drive and be a key reminder of our engagement within the community. We’re always keen to employ any initiatives that help the public to engage with us and ensure we’re seen as a friendly face in the area.”
Winners will be voted for by the team internally, and the competition closes at 5 pm on 31 March 2026.
Sophie Smith -
4th October 2022 
