If you're participating in Galentine's Day this year, there's really no other way to celebrate.
Treating your bestie to a one-off experience is always better than some chocolates and flowers- it shows you care and gives you the chance to head out for the day and have some much-needed chill time with them.
Neighbourhood have clearly been thinking about this too and are hosting a Galetines themed bottomless brunch event this weekend to help us celebrate the girls (or guys) that mean the most to us in the best way possible- with unlimited booze.
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A full ninety minute sitting will be available on Sunday 13 February, so there's no excuses not to book in for a weekend session.
On arrival, guests will be treated to a themed cocktail before moving on to embarking on a mission to see how much gin and Prosecco you can fit into the bottomless.
The lovingly themed cocktails come as either a 'P.S I Love You' drink with Pampero Blanco, Frangelico, Bailey, Kahlua, milk and ice cream or the 'Strawberry Kiss' a Prosecco-based drink with créme de fraise, stawberry purée and lemon juice.
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Neighbourhood really know the way to our hearts (through our stomaches) and ensure you're never without a bite to eat. Whilst you wait for your main, there's Edamame Hummus to snack on with pickled red chilli and adorable heart-shaped pitta breads.
Expect main courses that truly embody 'a bottomless with the girls': they're very Instagrammable and sound as equally delicious. Think pink pancakes with mixed berry compote, chicken caesar salad with sourdough croutons and parmesan, as well as the main reason nobody can afford a house deposit: the millennial favourite, avo on toast.
Other options include a sweet but savoury southern fried chicken on a bed of waffles, streaky bacon and maple syrup; Eggs Royale and beef sliders with aged cheddar, pickles and mac sauce.
All this is served to the beat of a live DJ with bottomless Prosecco rose, gin, vodka or beer- a dreamy list of drinks that's certain to have a tipple for everyone.
If you needed any more excuses, tickets are just £40 per person and you can add a dessert for just £3.50.
Grab your Galentine and book a table 12pm - 6pm on Sunday 13 February to make the most of this exciting event- and hurry, we're certain this will be a sell out.
For more information, including how to book your ticket, visit the Neighbourhood website.
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!”
Sophie Smith -
31st January 2022 
