It's the last full week of April, so let's make it a good one.
April has brought with it fantastic music events, tasty foodie offers and long awaited new openings... as well as a sprinkling of blue skies which we are certainly not mad about.
And this week is no exception, so keep reading to find out what events we have cherry picked for you to get up to in and around the city this week.
Earth Day
Monday 22 April 2024
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In celebration Earth Day, there's no better opportunity to support the foodie spots around Leeds that are doing their bit for our wonderful planet.
Whether you’re vegan, veggie or just want a meal that you know won’t have a negative impact on the environment, here’s the best sustainable cafes in Leeds.
Fancy getting kitted out in full vintage garms this summer? Silly question, of course you do. Originating in Sheffield, Glass Onion Vintage have made a name for themselves for providing some of the freshest vintage clothing you can get your hands on.
This Saturday Project House will be completely taken over by vintage goodies and you will be able to find rails and rails of classic jeans, heavy leathers, cool tees, hard-to-come-by accessories, stylish shoes and tons more.
Better yet, we're giving one of you the chance to win £250 to spend at this pop-up. Read more here.
A club night dedicated entirely to Taylor Swift is taking over one of Leeds’ best nightlife venues. Swiftogeddon will be taking over Belgrave Music Hall for a night of back-to-back hits from the American pop sensation. Every song on the playlist will be either an original hit, a deep cut, or an extended mix of Taylor Swift’s massive back catalogue.
Friday 26 April 2024 | Coffee On The Crescent, 2 The Crescent, Hyde Park
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Love coffee? Then this is the event for you. Led by the owner of one of Leeds' best coffee shops, Tim Linley of Coffee On The Crescent, enjoy an evening of amazing coffee whilst learning all about its provenance and history.
"You will laugh and you will cry. I'm going to teach you how coffee crossed continents. How it has affected national economies. At times you'll question whether you ever want to drink coffee again and then I'll explain exactly why you must."
If you’ve ever been to a Stuzzi pop-up across the city, you’ll most certainly have tried the speciality deep fried lasagna. Now for those that can’t wait until the next big event to get their hands on another one of these comfort dishes, Trinity Kitchen is hosting Stuzzi every single day of the week in April. There’s going to be four different types of deep-fried lasagna to choose from, including tomato mozzarella and basil; sausage and pea; four cheese and the classic.
Forget what you know about sausages, because Piper's Sheffield is changing the game.
There's no denying that us Brits love a good sausage.
It's a porky staple that crops up in our diet in numerous forms: sausage and mash, sausage rolls, sausage sandwiches - their versatility is truly inspiring.
But there's one person who loves them more than most, and that's the lovely Nick from Piper's Artisan Sausage.
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Located in Crosspool, Piper's is a sort of butchers/deli that specialise in, well, sausages.
They have an ever-changing menu of bangers that are inspired by recipes and flavours from across the globe.
From a roasted butternut squash sausage and a Vietnamese Nem Muong to a pepperoni pizza-inspired sausage, you'll never want to eat a Cumberland ever again.
They even stock a selection of veggie sausages so no one has to miss out on the sausage party (sorry, I had to).
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You can buy the sausages raw to take home, perfect for barbecue season if you ask us.
But they also make their own sausage rolls, sandwiches, sauces and plenty more, all using ingredients prepared in-house.
Nick and Libby also smoke their own ham in the back and make their own lasagna which is basically famous at this point, if you're not feeling sausages that day.
So if you're looking to stock up for your next BBQ or after trying something different with your mash, all whilst supporting a local business, then Piper's is the spot for you.
They're stocking high quality products unlike anything you'll find in a supermarket, and we're very lucky to have them here in our city.
Cult Manchester matcha brand opens in Leeds for a summer residency
Clementine Hall
Now this is one you'll have definitely seen on your timeline.
Matcha Kyoto has gone crazy over in Manchester, with pop-ups all over the city and now with a permanent spot that constantly has queues out the door.
And now, they're bringing their little slice of Japan to Leeds with their famous matcha drinks topped with the satisfying cream swirls and glorious banana pudding.
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The matcha from here is about and good and as authentic as it gets, using specialist matcha from Kyoto and whisking it to an exact science. Because trust us, it really is that deep.
They've come to Leeds in the form of a pop-up Japanese brunch cafe at Habbibi, which is located on the scenic Victoria Gate rooftop - making it the perfect spot to sip an iced matcha while soaking up the city views.
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Drinks wise you can choose your base of matcha or hōjicha, then customise it however you fancy with flavours like ube, strawberry and mango.
They’re also selling premium matcha over the counter, so you can take home the same quality tea that they use in-store.
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Alongside the matcha drinks you'll be able to get your hands on their pocket sandos, fluffy shokupan bread stuffed with everything from tamago prawn and teryaki chicken to bulgogi steak.
They're open now and serving every day until Wednesday 12 August, so if you've been curious to see why people happily queue around the block for their drinks, this is your chance to give them a warm Leeds welcome before they're gone.
Clementine Hall -
19th April 2024 
