Pasta in pyjamas? Name us a better Friday night plan.
Okay, you don't actually have to wear pyjamas but the main thing is you won't be judged if you do.
Some of you may remember that back in the good old days, Doh'hut used to host 'Casual Pasta' nights. And they were absolutely class, as you would expect.
Well now they're making a triumphant return to BAKE, where Tom and the All Things Dough team will serve you up a menu full of banging pasta, natural wine from Wayward Wines and a few other goodies in a gorgeous, relaxed setting.
Announcing the fabulous news on Instagram, BAKE said: "Join us for a set menu of delicious food to share with your loved ones or mates, paired with good tunes, great wine, and the best pasta you’ve chomped on this year.
"We plan to run Casual Pasta at least once a month going forward. The menu will change slightly each time but with the same format, different flavours, keeping it fresh for us and fresh for you.
"Keep it casual… no ties or dress shoes. Hats and trainers encouraged, and if you rock up in pyjamas, we’ll be super impressed. Be comfortable and feel at home, that’s the vibe we want, and hopefully the vibe you bring too."
Sounds absolutely perfect, don't you think? And seeing as everything Tom touches turns to gold, we just know this is going to be some of the best pasta we've ever had the pleasure of eating.
The first casual pasta nights at BAKE will take place on Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November, and you can book your spot here. And you best be quick, as we don't think it'll take long to get all booked up.
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
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Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Leeds has been crowned the best city in the UK for foodies outside of London
Clementine Hall
It's fantastic news for our city as Leeds has been crowned one of the best cities in the UK for foodies.
It's news that we've been pretty certain of for some time, but it's still nice to be recognised isn't it?
It comes from a new study carried out by credit card brand Aqua who analysed 30 major UK cities across a range of dining and social media metrics, including cuisine variety, restaurant availability, meal affordability, Michelin recognition and TikTok hashtag volumes.
Coming in at number on was, of course, London.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
With 47 cuisines, 22.5 restaurants per 10,000 residents and 81 Michelin-starred establishments, the capital unsurprisingly continues to dominate the UK’s culinary scene.
But in at number two was our glorious city of Leeds, supported by the highest restaurant density in the study, with 38.5 establishments per 10,000 people, and strong affordability compared with cities in the south.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
We will absolutely take that.
Other northern spots to feature on the list include Sheffield and Bradford in sixth and eighth place.
The top ten UK cities for foodies are:
London
Leeds
Nottingham
Edinburgh
Wolverhampton / Leicester
Sheffield
Birmingham / Glasgow
Bradford / Swansea
Preston
Milton Keynes
Here in Leeds we've got so many fabulous food spots, with new openings cropping up every month it's hard to keep track.
From the multi award-winning Bavette Bistro in Horsforth to the highly acclaimed indie Bundobust that started off in Leeds - you certainly won't find yourself hungry or at a loss for somewhere to eat here.
Clementine Hall -
17th October 2025 
