Marks and Spencers have brought back its sell-out Snow Globe gin for shoppers ahead of the Christmas period - and they've introduced another new flavour this year too.
Let's be honest, M&S know what they're doing when it comes to top-notch food and drink - and they always pull out all the stops at Christmas time.
When they released their Snow Globe gin last year, combining a tasty gin in an attractive bottle that mimicks a snow globe when you shake it (hence the name), shoppers went absolutely wild.
Shelves were stripped of the must-have item by shoppers last Christmas, with even those who didn't like gin flocking to purchase the eye-catching bottle - leading to limits being placed on how many you could purchase in one go.
Now, we're assuming due to popular demand, the supermarket retailer has brought back the popular shake-up Snow Globes for 2021 - and they've even introduced some new flavours for this year.
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This year, shoppers can choose from two festive flavours: spiced sugar plum or clementine.
The attractive bottles are filled with glistening gin liqueur, which is then combined with 23-carat edible gold or silver leaf to create the magical 'snow globe' effect.
Priced at £20 for a 70cl bottle, due to the fact that they are liqueurs they are only around 20% ABV - much lower than a bottle of gin, which averages between 36 and 50%.
M&S has also introduced a new spiced rum liqueur with Madagascan vanilla and edible gold leaf for 2021.
The bottles also feature a new design this year, which is themed around an 'Enchanted Christmas' and depicts a magical festive scene with woodland creatures gathered in the snow around an idyllic country cottage.
Look closer, and you'll also spy a snowman, Christmas wreaths, lanterns and glowing candles, with stockings hung over the fireplace inside.
Marks and Spencers have released the bottle early to help make sure that no one misses out, but not that whilst this year's offering is available to order now, it won't be delivered to you until much closer Christmas.
Feature image - M&S.
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Popular Leeds cafe known for its fluffy Japanese sandos is moving to a bigger space
One of the city's best independents is expanding into a bigger premises.
Shokupan on Wellington Street is a proper little gem that food-lovers across Leeds will rave nonstop about if given the opportunity.
Husband and wife team Alan and Alison took inspiration from trips around the world to bring a taste of Japan to the city and over the past few years it's gained a loyal following.
They're famed for their delicious Japanese sandos made with pillow-like fluffy shokupan bread, stuffed with everything from crunchy chicken katsu and flavourful pork to fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
But it's not all just about sandwiches, they also serve rice bowls and katsu curries as well as small bites such as chicken karaage and octopus balls.
Their food is so bloody good, that they've had to find a better location and this time it's slap bang in the city centre on Central Road.
And they're joining brilliant company too, with the likes of House of Koko and Vinyl Grounds as neighbours.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Shokupan said: "You guessed right…we are moving to Central Road, LS1 6DE. We are nearly there…
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"All the building work is complete and now we are finishing off the decorating. You might also start to see some signage appearing over the next few days…It has been lovely seeing some of our customers dropping by to see us whilst we slowly lose our sanity.
"Powered on caffeine and determination! Not long to go before we can announce our opening date and welcome you through the doors."
We can't wait to check out the new space, keep an eye on their opening date here.
Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism is officially coming to Leeds this August
Clementine Hall
An award-winning burger chain is coming to one of Leeds' suburbs.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.
And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
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Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meanwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
And the plans have now been approved, which means Burgerism will officially be coming to Leeds. Hurray!
Burgerism's new takeaway will be walking distance from the The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
It will be strictly takeaway with no dine-in option available.
The brand-new Burgerism will employ 15 people from the local area with food being served between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, but for now we're aware that Burgerism Leeds is set to open this August.
Georgina Pellant -
10th September 2021 
