Big Buns are back in The Brewery Tap with a brand spanking new menu and boy oh boy, it does not disappoint.
You know when you're just craving a proper burger? Well, if that's you right now then make your way to Big Buns where they'll make all your burger dreams come true.
Located inside The Brewery Tap on New Station Street, it's the perfect spot to catch up with friends, have a drink and chow down on some tasty, delicious food.
Their new menu is truly a showstopper, featuring a massive list of burgers, loaded fries, wings and even a cheeky dessert which is definitely worth saving room for.
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First up we tried the Clucky Buffalo, in between a pillowy brioche bun was tender chicken encapsulated in a crunchy crispy batter, dunked in a sauce which was terrifically tangy and had the perfect amount of zing to get your tastebuds dancing.
If chicken isn't your thing then The Don'ner could be the one for you, featuring a double smash beef patty piled high with delicious pieces of gourmet Donner meat, if you can get your chops around it then you're in for an absolute treat.
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There's also a Planty burger on the menu which is just as juicy and flavourful as the meat, you can opt for the Blue Cheese topping or the Frenchy which consists of ooey, gooey caramelised onions. All of the burgers come with shredded iceberg lettuce, American cheese and pickles, so all the flavours balance out effortlessly and we promise you won't be reaching for the ketchup.
Now, have you ever tried Katsu Gravy? Because we highly suggest you do. Big Buns are offering it in the form of Katsu Loaded Fries which are drenched in it and topped with crispy chicken pieces, fresh chillies and house cheese sauce.
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Or you can get a pot on the side and dip anything and everything in it, or you can just drink it straight from the pot but you might get some funny looks.
Oh and make sure you leave room for The Sweety Bun, a pillowy brioche bun oozing with Nutella, covered in Biscoff crumbs and drizzled with sticky honey. It’ll get messy but trust us, it is 100% worth it.
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
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Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
The Swine That Dines announces the official opening date of its brand new restaurant
Clementine Hall
Much-loved Leeds Bistro The Swine Bistro, formerly known as The Swine That Dines, has moved to a bigger space in Headingley.
Although it’s gone through a few name changes over the years since launching as The Greedy Pig cafe in 2012, this independent spot has long been a firm favourite for Leeds locals for some time now.
Run by chef couple Jo and Stu Myers, they’ve been operating out of North Street where it’s all about cooking seasonal produce simply and with an added ‘little bit of sunshine’.
But now Swine Bistro has moved up over to Headingley, taking up a unit previously occupied by Jam hairdressers on Otley Road.
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And the time has finally come for them to open their doors, as they announce their first service will take place on Friday 4 April with bookings open from today, Thursday 20 March.
The Myers will be welcoming head chef Kirsty Cheetham, who won Observer Food Monthly’s Best Sunday Lunch award in 2018 and 2022 when she ran The Queen o’t owd Thatch in South Milford, Leeds.
The expanded space in the restaurant has allowed the team to curate a bigger wine list which will include natural wines from Wayward Wines and Latitude Wines as well as local beers from Ilkley Brewery and Horsforth Brewery.
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The team remains passionate about locally sourced ingredients and has partnered with a variety of Yorkshire suppliers including R&J Yorkshire for its fresh meat, Tarbetts fishmonger, cheese from George & Joseph cheesemongers and beans from micro roaster, Chipp Coffee Co.
Jo Myers, co-owner of the Swine Bistro said: “It’s taken a huge amount of time and effort to realise our dream to revamp what was previously a hairdresser into a fully functioning kitchen and restaurant. It’s been a wild ride but we’re excited, and slightly nervous, to finally open our doors.
“We love the vibe in Headingley and the time out has allowed us to have fun with our menu as well as take part in lots of essential taste testing of ingredients and drinks from our brilliant local suppliers. We can’t wait to welcome guests into our new restaurant!”
Clementine Hall -
21st October 2022 
