It's no secret we love brownies from The Savvy Baker, but we know that this news will be near-weekend celebration anyone in Leeds with a sweet tooth needs.
Picture the scene, it's a cold autumnal day, it's blowing a gale outside and the thought of making a trip into Leeds for some sweet treats just isn't motivation enough to pull the covers off and wrap up in an endless amount of layers.
Boil the kettle, grab that cup of tea and settle on the sofa because this reality is no more.
Brownies that come to your doorstep? We think this one is an absolute winner.
Incase you haven't met The Savvy Baker before, the lockdown-success bakery hasn't been around in Leeds long, but has gained a cult following for its delicious baked goods.
The Savvy Baker is well known around Leeds for creating delicious and innovative treats. / Image: The Savvy Baker
Brownies, blondies, stacks and slabs: all your chocolatey dreams can come true from your phone screen now as the bestselling brownies take on a new venture.
A Savvy Slice is the ideal lunchtime snack: think Caramac, Rolo, Kinder, Biscoff S'more Brownies and Nutella cookies as tarte slices, oozing with chocolate and stuffed with all sorts of sweet goodness.
The Caramac Tarte Slice is our favourite. A ginger nut base, caramel, white chocolate and caramilk ganache with caramac and caramilk toppings, delicious.
Buy by the slice or pie from the new Deliveroo store. / Image: The Savvy Baker
For those looking for a last minute catering solution, you can pick up a full pie or tarte from The Savvy Baker's Deliveroo and take all of the stress out of birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, really any event where you might need a showstopper of a desert without the time to cook it.
There are plenty of single servings too. The Rolo and Caramel Brownie Pot is a chocolate ganache and gooey caramel with layers brownie chunks and perfect for that mid-afternoon craving.
All these dishes are bound to make you thirty and The Savvy Baker has the ideal solution. Pair your brownies with a range of Savvy Shakes. Made from 'the finest ice cream' choose from flavours like chocolate, Biscoff, caramel and Oreo to finish off your order.
The response to The Savvy Baker's move to Deliveroo has been overwhelming and it's easy to see why. The Leeds-based baker has been cooking up a storm online, with almost 50,000 Instagram followers, we are sure that the team will be inundated with orders.
Those within a 7km radius of The Savvy Baker HQ in LS14 can order from 12pm each day.
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
A daytime rave where you can be in bed by 8pm is returning to Leeds
Clementine Hall
The famous Day Fever is back and this time it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before.
If you haven’t heard of Day Fever before, then we are about to blow your mind.
Launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure and frontman of Reverend & The Makers Jon McClure, Day Fever has become somewhat of a cultural sensation.
From its debut in Sheffield to a tour that sees thousands of ravers hitting the dance floor each month, the message is clear: people want to dance and let loose, but still be in bed before 9pm. And to be honest, we don’t blame them.
Running from 3pm to 8pm, Day Fever provides a proper night out that doesn’t completely write you off for the entire weekend.
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“It started as a WhatsApp idea,” says Jon McClure. “Jonny just said, ‘A daytime disco, how good would that be?’ We’re all a bit nuts, so we just said, ‘Come on then!’
“It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” laughs Vicky. “No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time.”
From Leeds to Newcastle, Glasgow to Manchester, every Day Fever event has its own unique flavour.
There’ll be local DJs who know their crowds keep the energy high with a nostalgic mix of Northern Soul, disco, indie, and 90s classics. “Manchester goes mad for Oasis,” says Jon, “and if Vicky’s there, we have to play Whitney, it’s non-negotiable!”
Day Fever will be turning up the speakers at Project House on Saturday 12 September, and we will absolutely see you there.
Tickets are on sale now, and you can grab yours here.
Sophie Smith -
4th November 2021 
