Stan Graham's Leisure Guide for North and West Yorkshire
When I was younger – much younger – a Friday night out with a mate would mean proper bitter, pulled through a line with a gravity pump and having a head like clotted cream, followed by a walk home via the chippy. The nearest I got to a cocktail was a pint of mixed. How…
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The cat is out of the bag, Flat Iron is opening its new branch on Lands Lane, Leeds at noon on Thursday, 30th November. The launching of a new enterprise takes meticulous planning so I am sure that, as one of their specialities is Scottish bavette, it is no coincidence that the doors will be…
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After all the depressing news about restaurants and food outlets closing down it is great to be able to announce that Flat Iron are opening only their second restaurant outside of London at the end of next month, and have chosen Leeds to be the venue. Their first foray was to Cambridge so a quantum…
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Anyone thinking of visiting the lovely spa town of Harrogate should make sure that they arrange their trip to coincide with the Harrogate Food and Drink Festival. Not only because it is a great event for all the family but they seem to have a knack of picking the best weather. That’s next year’s event…
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Those guardians of our heritage, The Royal Armouries, are mixing up something special on Wednesday 30th November at their dockside home. The event will be the first ever after-hours opening and is being done in conjunction with Rolling Social Events, the people behind the Corn Exchange Christmas Market and the various spirit festivals. The reason…
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I have had some great nights at The Tetley, both in its original form as a brewery, where I was treated to several tours, and in its present incarnation as a gallery, restaurant, bar and, in summer, outside street food venue. Wednesday was no exception when I was invited to the launch of the new…
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After the year of turmoil we have just lived through it is good to know that the season of peace and goodwill is just around the corner, and if ever we needed those two elements it is now. That grand old building, the Corn Exchange, has got its posh frock on for party time and…
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You know that things are hotting up, or, at this time of year, cooling down, when Leeds favourite outdoor entertainment venue opens for another season. From 10th November to 31st December Chow Down is returning bigger and better than ever. The new layout is not even half of the story, it is the food, drink…
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How did that happen? I am sure that we have been through a time warp as it only seems like a couple of months ago since I was at the opening of last year’s Christmas Market. I honestly don’t recall putting my hands on my hips or bringing my knees in tight, and, as for…
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I have been covering this event for several years now and, although I enjoy it, I must say that I am running short of new ideas to make my review a little different from the previous ones. This time I think that I have nailed it. It is always a pleasure to visit the beautiful…
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