The city's best cheese and charcuterie specialists are opening their third site.
For those looking for a lunchtime spot for a cheesy sarnie or fancy shopping for a proper foodie feast, these guys have got all the sweet, savoury and alcoholic ingredients you might need.
Not only that, but The Cheesy Living Co. has made a name for itself for being a great spot to enjoy a glass of natural wine alongside delicious small plates and cracking Sunday roasts.
As one of Leeds’ most exciting lockdown success stories, The Cheesy Living Co. has gone from strength-to-strength in the past few years having started in their flat to opening a spot in the Corn Exchange and then a site in Oakwood – and now, they’re expanding again.
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Announcing the news on Instagram last night, owners Jake and Soph said:
"Words don’t exist to tell you how grateful I am for everything 2024 has given us…
Last night we got to celebrate 1 whole year of being open in Oakwood, and you can trust we’ll be normalising ‘Lasagne Parties’ being more of a thing going forward.
Our team, our regulars, you’re all just the best people in the world because you allow us to keep on doing this.
3 and a half years & we’ve taken it from our city centre flat in the middle of a lockdown, to 2 bricks & mortar cheesy hangouts.
Cheese shop? Deli? Whatever you wanna call it, it’s like home to us now.
So 2025 - new year, same us, but in the words of @davinamccall… fancy another one? 🤝🏼"
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Well well well, this is some very exciting news to kickstart the New Year with.
And although we don't have any information yet, we'll be waiting patiently to find out what area of Leeds is getting its cheesy fix.
To find out more and to keep up to date with the opening, keep a beady eye on their socials.
Renowned food critic Jay Rayner is singing his praises about a certain Leeds restaurant.
And it's probably a restaurant you've walked past time and time again, but have never thought to pop in.
Named Sous Le Nez, this independent French-inspired bistro and wine bar is tucked away in the basement of Quebec House on Quebec Street, right in the heart of the city centre.
Translating roughly as "under the nose", it's particularly fitting as its food and wine is now being hailed as some of the best in Britain by Jay Rayner himself.
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Feeding the people of Leeds since 1991, has some of the best food in the city been under our nose this whole time?
Appearing on the Routes LNER podcast hosted by Jenni Falconer, Rayner was asked about his favourite three restaurants in Britain to which Sous Le Nez got a very special mention.
Jay Rayner said: “Sous Le Nez, an old stager in Leeds that has been there a very long time.
“Great wine list. Nothing on the menu will surprise you but it is done very very well.”
Elsewhere on the podcast, he gives a very quick shoutout Domo in Sheffield (also now in Leeds) for their special Lobster on toast.
It's safe to say that Jay loves a bit of Leeds, back in January he gave The Highland Laddie a glowing review hailing it 'the pub that refuses to die' and in 2024 he labeled Zucco in Meanwood 'the perfect Italian'.
High, high praise indeed. You can listen to the podcast here and you can find out more about the fabulous Sous Le Nez here.
Popular Yorkshire burger chain to move into old Five Guys site in Leeds city centre
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From one burger chain to the next...
The big Five Guys site on Duncan Street by The Corn Exchange has been empty for quite some time now, after the chain moved into a new premises on the top floor of Trinity Shopping Centre.
But now, a new burger joint is taking its place.
Urban Fresh Burger was born back in 2017 over in Doncaster and has since built a cult following across Yorkshire, opening a total of five sites.
Their selling point is offering a 'healthier' style of burger using fresh and local ingredients, all of which are fully customisable and made to order.
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But don't just take our word for it, here's how Urban Fresh Burger describe themselves: "A healthier choice with flawless flavour, our signature smashed burgers and hand-cut fresh fries keep customers coming back.
"Our secret sauce? Choosing only the freshest, best quality ingredients from local suppliers. It’s a commitment we’ve held true to since day one, and one we’ll never compromise on."
So, what can you expect to see on the menu? Of course - burgers. We're talking beef burgers, chicken burgers and veggie burgers that come with free unlimited toppings so you can stack yours to your heart's desire.
Choose from a huge list such as lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, coleslaw, onion, grilled mushrooms - the list really does go.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find chicken tenders, boneless wings, mozzarella sticks and milkshakes.
Pretty much, they're bringing everything you're craving on your next cheat day to Duncan Street, and we're sure it's going to go down a storm. We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we find out.
Find out more about what to expect from Urban Fresh Burger here.
Clementine Hall -
2nd January 2025 
