Whilst it might come as no surprise to some, Leeds has voted the chocolate-covered cake from Roald Dahl's Matilda, known as the 'Bruce Bogtrotter cake' as the cake that they would most like to try.
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As part of its Grill & Chill campaign with George Foreman®, Leeds residents were asked to select which famous dish they would most like to try from a some of TV and film’s most iconic foodie moments.
The study was brought in to learn more about the UK's relationship with TV and food, and well, there's some interesting answers.
The study found that the average adult spends 496 days of their lives deciding which takeaway they should order and what to watch on the TV, plus almost a third (32%) Leeds residents eat dinner in front of the television every night.
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So really, it's no wonder we were ready to answer the question: which food would you most like to try from TV or in the movies?
Here's what they said about the results: "Bruce Bogtrotter’s iconic chocolate cake from Matilda taking the number one spot with almost a quarter (24.6%) of those surveyed wanting to give it a try.
"Animated classic Scooby Doo followed in second, with almost 23% of the city enticed by the crunchy Scooby Snacks, and the mouth-watering Cheesecake from Mama’s Little Bakery featured in cult classic Friends took the third spot."
TOP 10 DISHES OF CHOICE
TV Show / Programme
Percentage (%)
The Chocolate Cake – Matilda
24.6%
Scooby Snacks – Scooby Doo
22.8%
Mama’s Little Bakery’s Cheesecake - Friends
14%
Beef Bourguignon – Julie & Julia
12.3%
The Krusty Burger – The Simpsons
10.5%
Joey’s Meatball Sub – Friends
10.5%
Ratatouille – Ratatouille
10.5%
Turkish Delights from The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
8.8%
The Big Kahuna Burger – Pulp Fiction
8.8%
The Royale with Cheese – Pulp Fiction
8.8%
Created entirely on a George Foreman Flexe Grill, there's plenty of ways that you can make movie inspired meals within minutes.
The George Foreman website has recipes on how to make Joe from Friends' famous meatball sub sarnie, whilst Roald Dahl's Matilda pancakes can be made in your own home following the step-by-step instructions.
The Glee Club is celebrating its first year in Leeds with a spectacular birthday celebration featuring internationally renowned comedians.
We hope you're ready to laugh your socks off Leeds.
Since opening its doors in March 2025, The Glee Club has made a name for itself as the city's best destination for a hilarious night out.
Welcoming huge crowds every weekend, it's now a must-visit venue if you're looking for a good laugh and an unforgettable night.
To celebrate their first birthday, they are pulling out all the stops and welcoming a lineup of world-class comedians to the stage.
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Kicking off on Monday 23 March, guests include the much loved comedian and TV presenter, Joe Lycett; German-American comedian, Mario Adrion; acclaimed stand-up Russell Kane; rising star and award-winning comedian, Michael Odewale; Birmingham’s funniest export, Lindsey Santoro; TV favourite Matt Richardson; plus London's number one original and longest running comedy clash show, World Comedy Clash.
And it doesn't stop there, as the venue will also be launching a brand-new food and drink menu to add to the ultimate Glee experience.
A spokesperson for The Glee Leeds said: "What an incredible first year it has been in Leeds. The city has embraced us with open arms and the atmosphere on our sell-out weekends has been absolutely electric.
“The birthday celebrations are just the beginning; we have a phenomenal line-up ahead and a brand-new menu to match. We are so proud of what we've built in Leeds, and we can't wait to raise a glass, and a giggle, to many more years of laughter in Leeds.”
You can see the full schedule and book your tickets here.
Inside Leeds’ newest vintage store that’s a Y2K-lover’s paradise
Clementine Hall
Yorkshire's favourite vintage retailer has just opened a permanent store in Leeds city centre.
Following the huge success of its temporary pop-up shop in Leeds Trinity, Glass Onion is back with a bang having moved into a larger, two-floor space in Leeds city centre.
They've taken over the old Levi's site on Lands Lane and wow is it a beauty.
Glass Onion’s journey began in 2005, when founder John started selling vintage clothing out of his grandma’s coal shed in Barnsley.
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They opened their first retail store in Sheffield in 2019, quickly becoming a local favourite and their commitment to quality and sustainability has earned them “Best Indie Retailer in Sheffield” and “Best Vintage Retailer in Sheffield” at the Exposed Magazine Awards for three consecutive years.
If you're a fan of Y2K fashion then you're going to absolutely love their new shop, the entire top floor is dedicated to the era complete with rails stacked with baby tees, long skirts and iconic accessories.
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There's also an incredible selection of cowboy boots which we've got our eye on.
Downstairs you'll find a huge selection of big-name brands like The North Face, Nike, Levi’s, Adidas, and Harley Davidson, along with an exclusive Rare Archive section - home to some of Glass Onion’s rarest vintage finds.
There's loads of changing rooms so you'll never find yourself queueing, and the prices won't break the bank.
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Opening tomorrow Wednesday 18 March at 12pm, Glass Onion are offering free VIP tickets where shoppers will be treated to first entry as well as freebies and vouchers from Leeds indies and entry into a competition to win a £100 Glass Onion voucher to spend on the launch day.
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5th July 2022 
