A restaurant in Wakefield is well-known for its outside-the-box burgers, but a new Yorkshire pudding dish takes the menu to a new level.
Whether you choose to eat them individually, soaked in gravy, or even stack your veg inside, no roast is ever complete without a crispy Yorkshire pudding or two.
Leeds is full of restaurants, pubs, and even takeaways that offer some of the finest Yorkie puddings around, but this restaurant in Wakefield is using its Yorkshire puds in an unheard-of way - drawing a crowd of cult followers.
We're talking about the Yorkshire pudding burger from Smokehouse in Wakefield.
Drizzle some gravy on top for a full roast dinner in a burger. / Image: Smokehouse Wakefield
It's an interesting concept that has got our mouths watering - and stomachs rumbling. Resembling a carvery between two puddings, this dish really does have everything for the indecisive eater.
We're talking two smokehouse patties, mozzarella cheese, beef brisket, and fried onion rings sandwiched between two Yorkshire puddings, served with gravy on the side.
This show stopper of a dish is available all-day every day from Smokehouse in Wakefield and has been a firm menu favourite for a number of years.
Described as "100% banging", fans have turned to Facebook pages like The Good Food Guide in your Area and TripAdvisor to show off their unique Yorkshire pudding burger snaps.
Five star reviews are aplenty on Trip Advisor but one restaurant-goer warned that the burgers are "absolutely huge but so delicious", adding that "this is my go-to place for whenever I fancy a burger for tea".
The Wakefield-based restaurant has a range of barbecue-inspired dishes that range from bao buns to an ever-changing selection of burgers and cocktails.
Other highly recommended dishes include the Eagle Press Burger, which is made with locally-sourced chicken breast in a secret rub, and the Vegilicious Burger from the Herbivores menu.
The veggie burger is made from sliced carrots, white cabbage, lentils, and onions all wrapped in homemade mash and panko breadcrumbs: a fresh and tasty meat alternative for those looking for a deep-fried treat.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit the Smokehouse Wakefield website.
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
‘This recognition belongs to you’ – Leeds restaurant added to the Michelin Guide just months after opening
Clementine Hall
A newcomer to the Leeds foodie scene has been added to the coveted Michelin Guide.
You may remember back in April when a Leeds icon was reborn under a different name.
The Smithfield took over the site that was home to The Reliance for more than two decades, and it's safe to say it exceeded expectations.
The team transformed the site to its former glory, taking the site's exterior back to its memorable dark red. But the efforts to recapture the essence of the iconic old venue go way beyond that.
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The Smithfield, a collaboration between Crooked Brewing and Chef James Donovan, offers simple dining with seasonal food and natural wines.
It's the sort of place where you can rock up for a plate and a glass people watching through the huge window on North Street, or really get stuck into a sharing pie and chips with friends on a Saturday afternoon.
Either way we love it, and it seems we're not the only ones as The Smithfield has been added to the Michelin Guide just five months after opening.
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Announcing the great news to Instagram, The Smithfield said: "We’re very pleased and grateful to have been included in the Michelin Guide.
"To get this kind of recognition so early in our journey is a real honour, and one we certainly don’t take for granted.
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"Thank you to our wonderful guests for your continued support. Also, huge thanks to our brilliant team. The Smithfield is what it is because of your hard work, enthusiasm, energy and diligence. This recognition belongs to you.
"We’re just getting started, and our focus remains the same: creating a welcoming space for our community, serving food and drink we’re proud of, championing great British and local produce, and contributing our small part towards Leeds’ brilliant hospitality scene. The Smithfield."
Sophie Smith -
15th November 2021 
