To celebrate the very best of God’s Own County, award-winning cheesemongers, George & Joseph, are feeling uber generous and giving away lots of cheese.
There is a catch though...you have to be wearing a flat cap.
They're inviting customers to don the iconic flat cap and join in for a fun Yorkshire Day celebration this Friday 1 August at their wonderful shop in Chapel Allerton.
It's all about shining a light on the very best Yorkshire produce, and there's a lot to shout about.
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The first 50 people to walk through the George & Joseph doors wearing a traditional flat cap will walk away with a wedge of free Yorkshire cheese, absolutely no strings attached. How brilliant is that?
Ten of the finest Yorkshire cheeses have been hand-selected including Harrogate Blue, Yorkshire Blue, Buffalo Blue, Your Dale, Leeds Blue, Yorkshire Pecorino, Yorkshire Fiore, Ewe-mi halloumi, Dale End Cheddar and Somerfield.
Speaking about Yorkshire Day and why it’s so important to showcase the region’s cheesemakers, Stephen Fleming, owner of George & Joseph, said: “Yorkshire Day is all about celebrating our heritage, our humour and, of course, our outstanding local produce.
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“At George & Joseph, our mission is to expand peoples appreciation of great cheeses and we’re always hoping to introduce them to something new. We have an amazing collection of artisan cheesemakers in our region so we saw Yorkshire Day as the perfect opportunity to shine a light on their cheeses.
“Whether you're cheese-curious or hungry to learn more, grab your flat cap and join the Yorkshire Day fun this Friday!”
The offer will run from the shop opening at 9am on Friday until closing time at 5pm, or once all 50 free cheese portions have been claimed.
There’ll also be extra tasters on the counter throughout the day for shoppers to try, as well as a chance to chat all things cheese with the team.
The Reliance, a much missed North Street site, is being brought back to life as The Smithfield.
The Smithfield is set to be a new social eatery and pub focused on seasonal, produce-led dining.
Set to open its doors to the people of Leeds in early April, The Smithfield will pay homage to the local area through both its produce and people.
The venue will focus on proper plates of seasonal ingredients, pairing a relaxed dining style with a strong sense of community. Sounds pretty brilliant if you ask us.
Building on the legacy of North Street, The Smithfield is a collaborative project between Yorkshire brewery Crooked Brewing and chef James Donovan.
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Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, has long admired The Reliance and want to build on its established legacy.
“What The Reliance was doing was cutting edge for its time,” says Donovan. “We want to bring that same vision and energy into Leeds in 2026. Our aim is to pick up the culinary torch that The Reliance left behind and continue its legacy of great food in Leeds,” adds Dawson.
The Smithfield takes its name from Church Street’s historic connection to the Smithfield cattle market of the early 1800s, once located on what is now Lovell Park.
“We really want the people around us to feel that The Smithfield is their space,” says Dawson. “We want to give them a place at our table.”
We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we know, but we're very excited indeed.
Viral brunch cafe Acai and the Tribe is coming to Leeds city centre this spring
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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.
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