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29 Things You Need To Eat In Leeds
"The park is 50 miles (80 km) north-east of Manchester; Otley, Ilkley, Leeds and Bradford lie to the south, while Kendal is to the west, Darlington to the north-east and Harrogate to the south-east.[5] The national park does not include all of the Yorkshire Dales. Parts of the dales to the south and east of the national park are located in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The national park also includes the Howgill Fells and Orton Fells in the north west although they are not often considered part of the dales."
"Yorkshire or the County of York was so named as it is the shire (administrative area or county) of the city of York or York's Shire. "York" comes from the Viking name for the city, Jórvík. The word "Shire" is either from the Old Norse word skyr or from Old Englishscir meaning share, care or official charge.[12] The "shire" suffix is locally pronounced /-ʃə/ "shuh", or occasionally /-ʃiə/, a homophone of "sheer".[13]"
"This list ranks externally complete Leeds buildings and free-standing structures that stand at least 50 metres (164 ft), based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. An equals sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings."
"Sample a variety of global cuisine at this popular Argentinian owned cafe. Inside you will find a totally relaxed atmosphere with wooden decor and a range of rustic and antique furniture that are always up for sale. This independent coffee shop come homeware store come restaurant is a true local gem, particularly popular with those who value a real community vibe."
"Situated in Micklegate, York, Partisan is a family-run restaurant. This eatery creates a special menu every week to cater to vegan and vegetarian visitors and locals in town. The remarkable thing about Partisan is that it runs an arable farm on the city’s outskirts, where staff grows the herbs and vegetables used in making the restaurant’s tasty dishes."
"Very popular with the locals which is always a good sign and new entry in the Good Food Guide 2019. Open for evening meals on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and also great for breakfast, lunch and afternoon teas and excellent choice for vegetarians and vegans.www.partisanuk.com/"
"Brew and Brownie was a place that I wanted to visit in York for the longest time, but every time we went passed it, there were queues out of the door and down the street!. Thankfully, one day last spring, Matt and I managed to grab a table and even though I was recovering from just having my tonsils removed, I was determined to make the most out of our visit there!. Brew and Brownie offer an incredible breakfast/brunch menu including everything from a smorgasbord of egg dishes, avocado dishes and plenty of tasty sandwiches."
"Relax, eat and drink in the stylish, contemporary interior that is Brew and Brownie. Located opposite the Museum Gardens, this coffee shop in York is a very popular destination for coffee and brunch alike. So popular, in fact, that they have opened a second premises just a few doors down – B&B Bakeshop."
"What’s on the menu – York’s best brownies delivered to your doorstep – what’s not to love?. Millionaire’s shortbread and rocky road are on the menu too."
"34-36 Hookstone Road, Harrogate HG2 8BW, EnglandTakeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit CardsBritish, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan OptionsLunch, Brunch, BreakfastHK$63 - HK$157+44 1423 815320"
"We’ve had our coffee and beer combo, so now how about some women’s fashion alongside that filter coffee?. This prim and proper venue is hidden away on the 1st floor of popular boutique, Snooty Frox. Styled like a pull-out spread from an edition of Country Living, The Wild Plum partners great-tasting coffee with a deliciously light food menu."
"If you want insta-worthy brunch photos then this is definitely the place to go!. Beautifully decorated classic brunch dishes with a twist. The dishes look so good you probably won’t want to eat them for fear of ruining them… but do eat them, obviously."
"The Dark Horse Espresso Bar, in Shambles Market, is one of our top recommendations for a family-friendly coffee stop in York. It’s an independent, family-run, outdoor coffee shop that serves exceptional coffee, and there’s a healthy brunch, lunch and homemade treat menu too. Grab a delicious Allpress coffee to take away or sit and relax in the small outdoor seating area."
"This espresso bar is unlike any of the other coffee shops in York, as it is housed in a unique horsebox in the Shambles Markets. Owners, Laura and Mark, have combined their passion for quality and a love of coffee to bring you a homemade and wholesome menu, all tied together with an Australian twist. See, I told you that us Aussies love our coffee."
"A small family run cafe that operates from their converted horsebox, located in the Shambles Market, York. They offer a family-friendly menu with lots of homemade cakes and savouries available to take away. They pride themselves on their coffee."
"Trinity Kitchen is in the Trinity Leeds shopping and leisure complex. It has a rotation of new street food vans every eight weeks, as well as permanent eateries such as Pho and the Chicago Rib Shack. Trinity Kitchen’s latest street food line-up includes Punjabi inspired Jah Jyot, the Mediterranean favourite Eat Like A Greek and Angus McVenison, for those that crave a taste of Scotland."
"Trinity Kitchen is a street food wonderland in the heart of Leeds. Alongside a slew of permanent eateries, they bring in six new street food vendors every six weeks. In recent times, we’ve seen the likes of Doh Hut, Let’s Go Wild Boar and The Little Red Truck to name but a few."
"The name tells you everything you need to know about Cafe Lento – it translates as ‘slowly’ in English and with good reason, they wanted to create a space where you could escape your busy life for an hour and just relax. You’ll do it in a colourful venue, with a mish-mash of furniture. Sup a Lavazza Tierra coffee and choose from an array of straightforward dishes made using ethically-produced ingredients, from their three egg omelette to the Ploughman’s lunch."
"If you live locally to Headingly area then Cafe Lento is the place to go for breakfast. It’s a small family run business serving a great menu that is freshly made using good ingredients. They have full English, breakfast baps, omelette and a great light dishes selection that are ideal for brunch."
"It is one of the city’s main parks and was given to the City of Bradford by Samuel Cunliffe Lister, who built Lister’s Mill. The park has been effectively reconditioned in recent years. The lake has been re-opened for boats and a Mughal Water Garden constructed."
"If your dog is at the spinning-in-circles level of needing to run like Usain Bolt, then Farnley Hall Park is a perfect dog-friendly spot. It’s also a particularly calm space–which is an ideal mood change when your dog is at the washing machine spin cycle stage of existence (looking at you, every waggler under the age of one!). The space used to be a deer park, though today it’s more accustomed to gatherings of dog owners; here, you’re almost guaranteed to make nice new doggy pals to charge over the grass and into the woodland with."
"This 40-acre former deer park, which is located four miles west of Leeds city centre, has a large open grassland, woodlands, formal gardens and a pond. It's accessed via Hall Lane, Farnley, LS12 5HA."
"The Stray is the largest of Harrogate's parks: comprising 200 acres of contiguous open land linking the spa town's curative springs and wells. The site dates back to 1778 when it was created from the forest of Knaresborough to link several of Harrogate’s springs together in one area but is now open grassland full of beautiful flowers. The Stray is in the centre of the town off Knaresborough Road and is free to access throughout the year."
"Moments away from the bustle of the town centre, the Stray has given the people of Harrogate somewhere peaceful to relax since it was created in 1778 from the forest of Knaresborough. Nothing can be purer than the air at Harrogate. Over the years the Stray has been used to graze livestock, turned into allotments and wheat fields during WWII, and it’s even been used as an airfield for light aircraft."
"The Stray is an area of around 200 acres of parkland in Harrogate which links the town’s spas and wells; it’s also the site of the original Tewit Well discovered by William Slingsby. In the 18th century, the park was bequeathed to the people of Harrogate by the Duchy of Lancaster to be forever unenclosed and makes a lovely spot to enjoy a picnic, an outdoor game or a walk."
"Brew York, a renowned independent business brewing its own fantastic variety of booze is a favourite amongst beer fans. Their riverside beer garden in York is a hidden gem tucked behind the Enterprise Complex on Walmgate through the metal gates. Enjoy their own creations with everything from chocolate stout to sour lingonberry beer."
"Housed in a cavernous old warehouse, half the floor space in this craft brewery is occupied by giant brewing tanks while the rest is given over to simple wooden drinking benches and a bar with rotating keg and..."
"It is a pleasant Sunday afternoon at Quirky Ales and Monkey is starting his afternoon off with a Hip Hop. Is that wise Monkey?"