Trips to Green Room have just gotten a whole lot tastier, as Bastards Bistro have kicked off their highly anticipated kitchen residency.
Brunch baos, steak and eggs, tiramisu pancakes...these are all items on the new menu available at everyone's favourite rooftop bar, Green Room.
Taking over from the fantastic Braizin' Squad is Bastards Bistro, Leeds street food royalty who focus on classic dishes with an innovative modern twist.
They'll be sticking around for the whole of the autumn and winter season, so you've got plenty of time to get stuck into their ridiculously good grub.
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So what's on the menu then? For brunch you've got a fluffy bao bun stopped with homemade sausage, hash browns and a perfectly cooked fried quail egg, you have classic steak and eggs drizzled in a green onion sauce and perhaps best of all, tiramisu pancakes. Need we say more.
Moving onto their deli options, keep it light with a kale ceasar salad and beetroot poke bowl or go for something hearty like their bangers and mash or katsu curry.
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There really is something for everyone on this carefully considered menu designed by head chef Rob Hallas.
But it doesn't quite stop there, as they'll also be slinging out Sunday roasts which we've been dreaming about since the sun made an appearance.
Featuring everything from braised ox cheek to roast porchetta and chicken supreme served with all the hearty trimmings, you may as well just book a table every Sunday from now on.
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It’s fair to say the opening has definitely made the thought of transitioning into the colder months that little bit easier, and we can’t wait to go back and try more of their fantastic new menu. Alongside a couple of Green Room’s signature drinks of course.
Book your spot in advance to avoid disappointment on the Green Room website here, but walk-ins, as always, will be welcomed too.
Forget what you know about sausages, because Piper's Sheffield is changing the game.
There's no denying that us Brits love a good sausage.
It's a porky staple that crops up in our diet in numerous forms: sausage and mash, sausage rolls, sausage sandwiches - their versatility is truly inspiring.
But there's one person who loves them more than most, and that's the lovely Nick from Piper's Artisan Sausage.
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Located in Crosspool, Piper's is a sort of butchers/deli that specialise in, well, sausages.
They have an ever-changing menu of bangers that are inspired by recipes and flavours from across the globe.
From a roasted butternut squash sausage and a Vietnamese Nem Muong to a pepperoni pizza-inspired sausage, you'll never want to eat a Cumberland ever again.
They even stock a selection of veggie sausages so no one has to miss out on the sausage party (sorry, I had to).
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You can buy the sausages raw to take home, perfect for barbecue season if you ask us.
But they also make their own sausage rolls, sandwiches, sauces and plenty more, all using ingredients prepared in-house.
Nick and Libby also smoke their own ham in the back and make their own lasagna which is basically famous at this point, if you're not feeling sausages that day.
So if you're looking to stock up for your next BBQ or after trying something different with your mash, all whilst supporting a local business, then Piper's is the spot for you.
They're stocking high quality products unlike anything you'll find in a supermarket, and we're very lucky to have them here in our city.
An award-winning Leeds restaurant is now serving sandwiches from a street-side hatch
Clementine Hall
One of Leeds' top restaurants has unveiled a brand-new concept brilliantly named 'Here Comes The Bun'.
The Swine Bistro in Headingley is about as perfect as a neighbourhood bistro gets.
Run by husband and wife team Jo and Stu Myers, the cooking comes from the heart, with a menu focused on brilliant produce, seasonal flavours and sustainability. All served in a beautiful, cosy space with around 30 covers.
Back when they were located on North Street in the city centre, to survive during the dreaded lockdown they opened up a sandwich concept named 'Here Comes The Bun' (what a name by the way).
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The concept was simple, serving up delicious hot takeaway sandwiches all served in pillowy potato rolls made in-house.
And now the concept is back and better than ever, as Here Comes The Bun is now operating from a street-side hatch just moments away from their restaurant.
There's some core staple items as well as rotating specials meaning you'll be back week after week to find your favourite.
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On the core menu you'll find an absolutely stellar brekkie bun powerful enough to wipe out any hangover, and of course your classic fried chicken burger which is crispy, juicy and just downright perfect.
On our visit, the specials included a lamb merguez roll with a sausage patty, harissa mayo, chermoula and slaw as well as a chicken fried steak roll with country gravy.
Whatever the specials are, just know that they'll be absolutely class.
They're currently open every Friday and Sunday, and all you have to do is order via their website, turn up at the hatch, ring the bell and collect your buns. And as if by magic, you'll be treated to the best sandwich you've ever eaten.
Clementine Hall -
26th September 2024 
