A bird's-eye view of Leeds, Sheffield, and Yorkshire
X
News
This Leeds restaurant is serving Brussel sprout bhajis and turkey shawarma
Headrow House have the ultimate Christmas sharing platter. We're talking turkey shawarma, vegan döner, brussel sprout bhajis, cranberry hot sauce, paxo seasoning, festive slaw and plate loads of fries.
Headrow House know how to take Christmas seriously.
Between their Festive Special Open House and Christmas events, it's a surprise the team at Headrow have had time to cook up a new festive menu.
But as always, the foodie favourite never disappoints and this Christmas they're bringing a taste of round-the-world dishes to the dinner table.
We're talking about brussel sprout bhajis.
The sharing platter comes with sprout bhajis and plenty of fries. / Image: Headrow House
Can't decide if it's too controversial or pure genius- us too. The trendy combination of flavour is sure to bring something new to the Christmas dinner table and we can't complain.
Accompanied by festive slaw, paxo seasoning and cranberry hot sauce, the Headrow House Festive Platters are designed with the season of sharing in mind.
All £26 sharers not only come with this festive selection, as well as two platters of fries and either vegan döner or turkey shawarma.
This winning combo is the ideal feast for friends attending one of Headrow House's many festive events in the Christmas lead up.
In addition to their bestselling weekly pub quiz, the Headrow events calendar has more than enough to keep you occupied in November and December: we're already thinking of moving in to save on the commute.
The popular bar will be serving their festive menu until Christmas. / Image: Headrow House
On Wednesday 1 December, bring a Christmas jumper and a five of your nearest and dearest to raise some money for Mencap, a leeds-base charity for young people with learning disabilities.
The winners will received a £50 bar tab, but more importantly the night will celebrate the important work of Mencap whilst answering questions to the Christmas quiz like you're Anne Robinson.
Then on Saturday 4 December, the Open House will feature some of the finest festive makers in the city and play host to a range of independent stalls.
Grab all your Christmas presents whilst sipping on a pint and taking a bite of those all-important brussel sprout bhajis: it'll be most relaxing shopping experience in Leeds.
Oh, did we mention there's free mulled wine included?
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.
Inside FaceGym – Leeds’ newest facial fitness studio loved by celebrities
Clementine Hall
We hope you're ready for your workout, because FaceGym has landed in Leeds.
You may be wondering...what on earth is Facegym? And to be fair, you've got a point.
FaceGym, as they themselves describe it, a 'non-invasive fitness studio concept for the face' using high-intensity facial massage, hand manipulation, and electrical muscle stimulation technology to tone, lift, and sculpt the face without surgery.
Sounds pretty fancy if you ask us, and it feels just as fancy from the moment you step through the door.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Unsurprisingly, it's loved by celebrities worldwide who are looking to get snatched and ditch their gua sha.
Currently occupying five standalone stores in London, one in Cambridge as well as a pop-up in Space NK in Selfridges Manchester, FaceGym will be opening this Friday 18 September inside the coveted Victoria Gate, taking over a 1,772 square foot studio.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The space really does look like a gym, ditching the standard beauty salon aesthetic for an American-style gym interior complete with the iconic red FaceGym balls all over the place.
A signature sculpt costs £110 for a 45 minute treatment, so it's definitely a treat if you're looking to have skin that can reflect the sun and cheekbones for days.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Angelo Castello, chief executive at Facegym, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Facegym to Leeds and to open in the beautiful Victoria Gate. The city has a thriving beauty, wellness, and retail scene, making it the perfect location for our next studio.
“We’ve seen growing demand from customers across Yorkshire, and we can’t wait to introduce even more people to the benefits of facial fitness.”
You can find out more and book a treatment at FaceGym via their website here.
Sophie Smith -
19th November 2021 
