The gorgeous Leeds restaurant over in Headingley, The Swine Bistro, are celebrating National Sausage Week in style with an entire menu dedicated to them.
I mean if you ask us, it's what they deserve.
The limited-edition lineup features handcrafted, flavour-packed sausages created by the wonderful head chef and co-owner, Stu Myers.
It's safe to say The Swine Bistro's sausages are the most famous in the city, made in-house with traditional recipes from across the world.
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From Wednesday 29 October to Sunday 2 November, diners can tuck into a rotating menu of exclusive, speciality sausage dishes, each made in small batches using top-quality, locally sourced ingredients.
But once they’re gone, they’re gone, so make sure to get down their early to get your top pick.
The dishes available to celebrate National Sausage week include;
Boudin Noir, Confit Shallot & Roasted Quince - Swine’s own black pudding, made by Stu, served with slow-cooked shallots and sweet local quinces.
Duck Sausage with Lentils & Boozy Prunes – 80 percent duck, 20 percent pork, with black pepper, garlic and a smoky twist, paired with green lentils and prunes steeped in brandy.
Boudin Blanc – A delicate blend of rabbit, guinea fowl and duck, served with choucroute and mustard.
Classic Yorkshire Pork & House-Cured Bacon Sausage – Made with outdoor-reared Yorkshire pork, served with creamy cannellini beans.
Stu said: “Sausages are one of my favourite things to make and tell you a lot about where you are,”
“Every cuisine in the world has a version of one - they’re made from what’s to hand, shaped by local flavours and ingredients, and they’re a brilliant way for chefs to understand texture, balance and technique. We’re lucky in Yorkshire to have incredible pork - outdoor reared, full of flavour - so it’s only right we celebrate that.”
“Sausage-making teaches a chef so much, from knife skills to understanding how different meat cuts behave,” Stu adds. “It’s also about creativity, pairing the right herbs, spices and meats to make something truly delicious.”
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
The Leeds Supper Club bringing people together over incredible food
Clementine Hall
What started as a simple idea around food has grown into something much bigger for Leeds Supper Club.
The idea was born from a love of food and the idea that eating together can be about much more than what’s on your plate.
Rather than simply going out to a restaurant, Leeds Supper Club puts connection at the heart of its events, bringing people together to share incredible food and enjoy an evening in good company.
We had the pleasure of attending their most recent event where we had the most wonderful evening with founders Lizzie, Phillip and the rest of the club.
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This instalment was a very special one, as it was in collaboration with Knotfield Vine over in Horsforth.
I mean, it really doesn't get more scenic than this - we really felt like we'd been whisked away to the South of France rather than a Leeds suburb. But we wouldn't want it either way.
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What makes it a cut above the rest is the details. Every little detail has been thought out, from the low-lit, sexy lighting, hand-made name plates, live music and four courses of wonderful seasonal goodness made fresh.
From enjoying a glass of wine within the vines alongside a couple of nibbles to tucking into a three course meal around a candle-lit table, there's really nowhere else like it.
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The tagliatelle pasta with beef and whipped feta was a real highlight, and knowing Lizzie and Philip receive help on the menu and the cooking from all their friends made it taste that much sweeter.
By the end of it we'd had some delicious food, fabulous wine and shared even better conversation. And it's safe to say we left feeling a part of the club.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page here for all upcoming events.
Clementine Hall -
27th October 2025 
