The fine dining restaurant was crowned the best restaurant in the region at the annual Food Awards England.
Chef Jono at Vice and Virtue is an award-winning restaurant that offers a Modern British tasting menu using seasonal produce and experimental cooking.
Run by Masterchef Finalist Jono Hawthorne who boasts over 16 years of experience in some of the UK and the world's best restaurants, V&V has gained a reputation for being one of the best dining experiences in the city.
And now, another accolade has been added to the list as Chef Jono at V&V is crowned Restaurant of the Year Yorkshire at the Food Awards England 2023.
Images: Chef Jono at V&V
The awards celebrate the very best of the country's food industry, recognising and rewarding the talent and hard work of the English food scene.
Highlighting the best restaurants of the regions, takeaways, pubs, cafes, and producers.
The winners were selected based on the votes of the public, who nominated their favourite establishments across various categories, including Restaurant of the Year, Gastro Pub of the Year, Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year and Best Street Food amongst others.
Chef Jono at V&V posted on their social media to celebrate the news. An Instagram post read: "JUST FOUND OUT WE HAVE JUST WON RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR YORKSHIRE.
"Thankyou to the team, Thankyou to Leeds, just wow. Thankyou so so much for all the support this year, Might take a few days to sink in this one."
Other winners for the north include Kiplings in Halifax for Best Indian Establishment and Filey Bistro and Coffee Bar for Bistro of the Year Overall.
Image: Chef Jono at V&V
A Spokesperson for The Food Awards England 2023 said: “We received an overwhelming response from the public, who nominated some fantastic establishments across the country.
“Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists, who have demonstrated excellence in their respective categories.”
Tucked away from the bustling streets of the city centre you’ll find a Leeds institution that has been serving diners since 1991.
You've probably walked past Sous Le Nez hundreds of times and not popped in.
But if we can convince you to do anything, it's to head down those unassuming stairs on Quebec Street and ask for a table.
Set in a cavernous basement, the space is full of nooks and crannies, and in a flash, you’ll be whisked away to the South of France with stellar service and white tablecloths to match.
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Their food is classic French cuisine done to an excellent standard.
We're talking indulgent French onion soup, rich pan-seared duck breast, juicy rump steak with silky peppercorn sauce and moule-frites served in a sauce good enough for drinking.
And if the food isn't enough to get you excited, then wait until you hear about the wine list.
Featuring over 300 wines, you'll find a tipple to suit every taste and every flavour on the menu.
As well as its a la carte menu, they offers it's menu du soir which is available until 6:45pm on weekdays and on a Saturday lunch time.
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It includes three courses including half a bottle of excellent wine per person. I mean, you really can't get better value then that, can you?
More recently, renowned food critic Jay Rayner praised Sous Le Nez for its fabulous food and we couldn't agree more. And if it's good enough for Jay, then it's certainly good enough for us.
This is the sort of spot that is full of regulars no matter the time of day, whether they’re stopping by for a quick lunch or indulging in their evening menu - it’s no surprise they’ve been a firm Leeds favourite for over 30 years.
You can find out more about Sous Le Nez and book your table here.
One of Leeds’ most loved sushi restaurants has just opened a second location in the city
Clementine Hall
Because one Fern Modern Sushi wasn't enough, we've now got two.
And guess what? It's even better than the first.
Fern Modern Sushi located in the unassuming Central Arcade has become a firm foodie favourite after opening just a couple years ago.
Run by the wonderful Chef Fern, who you could say is somewhat of a local celebrity at this point, the restaurant is known for serving delicious sushi with the freshest fish possible and traditional Japanese dishes with modern flair.
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Full with hungry punters no matter the time of day, it's no surprise that Chef Fern has just opened Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 on Park Row.
This beautiful new space is serving up all the classic Fern dishes, from stacked donburi bowls and perfectly rolled sushi to miso glazed cod and hearty bowls of ramen.
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Different for this location, though, is their exclusive cocktail menu - so you can wine and dine to your heart's content.
The interior has also levelled up, complete with a huge open kitchen so you can pull up a chair and eat whilst watching the magic happen.
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And this isn't all that Chef Fern is up to, after opening Tori Nori on Vicar Lane a few months ago this will be her third restaurant in the city centre, and that is no easy feat.
She's even got another restaurant imminently opening in the Central Arcade which will be focused on traditional katsu dishes, and we wouldn't be at all surprised if she had something else lined up in the pipeline.
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Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 officially opens on 19 November, but is open now for soft launch with limited bookings.
Clementine Hall -
11th October 2023 
