Farmhouse, an independently-owned restaurant specialising in breakfast, brunch and all-day disheshas just opened in the city centre.
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Poached? Scrambled? We'll have them however they come, as long as they're from Farmhouse.
The new restaurant has just opened its second location on Lands Lane in Leeds City Centre, with an already cult following in Harrogate we were expecting big things, and it certainly did not disappoint.
The breakfast menu is served until 4pm and consists of all the classics you could imagine, from the hangover-curing full english to the protein-packed eggs on toast.
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Alongside a caffeine-fuelled coffee menu and fresh smoothies on offer, this is the place to go if you're looking to kickstart your day the right way.
They also serve a lunch menu featuring burgers, rice bowls, salads and more - but it's the breakfast that we're really raving about here.
If you're looking to keep it light and fresh than the Acai Bowl and Granola with coconut yoghurt are both great options, piled high with vibrant fruit and a dollop of creamy peanut butter.
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If you've got a sweet tooth then we urge you to order the Blueberry and Banana Pancakes, a real sight to behold as a hefty stack of fluffy pancakes is drenched in sticky blueberry compote and maple syrup.
We recommend you order these for the table to share, almost like a breakfast dessert kind of because, why on earth not?
The Farmhouse Benedict though was definitely a standout - crispy halloumi cubes and perfectly poached eggs sat proudly on a crispy potato rosti drenched in a decadent hollandaise sauce. Absolute filth.
The Mediterranean Breakfast is for the avocado-lovers out there, with smashed avocado, hummus, roasted tomatoes and fried halloumi served with sourdough to create your perfect bite.
Although we were tempted, we resisted the Farmhouse cocktail menu which consisted of a delicious selection of carefully curated tipples. There's always next time though...
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All of the food was served piping hot and we left ready to attack the day ahead of us. A fantastic addition to Leeds' already thriving food scene, we can't wait to go back.
To find out more and to book your table at the Farmhouse, take a look at their website.
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 summer.
Ireland’s famous fast food phenomenon, the spice bag, has landed in Leeds Kirkgate Market
Clementine Hall
You can now grab the ultimate hangover cure at our very own Kirkgate Market.
And it comes from none other than The Fisherman's Wife - a Leeds institution that has been serving up fantastic fish and chips for over 60 years.
But now, they're turning their attention to spice bags.
If you have no idea what we're talking about then allow us to fill you in. And we'd recommend pouring yourself an ice cold glass of water, because it's about to get real salty up in here.
The spice bag is an Irish delicacy that is often devoured after a few Guinness on the streets of Dublin, for example.
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It consists of shredded and battered chicken, chips, onions and peppers - all deep fried, loaded into a bag and tossed in lashings of salt and pepper seasoning.
Oh, and of course dipped or lathered in a sauce of your choosing. The classic being curry sauce, obviously.
It's been available in Leeds once before at a pop-up in Trinity Kitchen, but now The Fisherman's Wife is here to make them a permanent option for anyone with that salty craving.
You've got a couple of flavours to choose from too, including peri-peri, plain, salt & chilli and of course the classic salt & pepper.
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You can then add a drizzle of sriracha, curry sauce (obviously) or sticky honey if you're looking for that sweet and salty balance.
The best part? They're selling these for just £6.50.
So next time you've had a few too many the night before, get yourself to The Fisherman's Wife inside Leeds Kirkgate Market's food hall and get yourself a spice bag. You'll be cured in no time.
Clementine Hall -
12th September 2023 
