Business AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky distillery named as one of the Top 50 spirits producers in the world The team at a North Yorkshire whisky distillery is celebrating after being named one of the top 50 spirits producers in the world. Hunmanby Single Estate, single malt whisky distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire, was awarded the accolade by the IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) on account of its consistent By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire single malt whisky distillery releases eagerly awaited special festive bottling Fresh from being noted as one of IWSC’s top 50 spirits producers in the world, distillers at Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery have revealed details of their annual Sherry Cask Reserve release. For 2025, the sixth release in this highly regarded series marries whisky that has been aged in By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Blackhouse Leeds announces new evolved gastrobar Leeds favourite, Blackhouse has announced it is set to unveil an evolution of its popular city centre restaurant in 2026 to mark its official ‘coming of age’. The new direction builds on nearly 18 years of delivering high-quality, accessible dining and will introduce a refreshed food, drink and social offering By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Global restaurant group choose Leeds for first India Bistro Hospitality Investment company AVT Capital has partnered with Foodlink Global Restaurants (UAE and India) to bring its celebrated India Bistro concept to the UK for the first time. The first UK restaurant will be located in Leeds, in the vibrant suburb of Chapel Allerton and is set to become a By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Hawnby's magnificent Owl welcomes a new head chef An historic drover’s inn in one of North Yorkshire’s most picturesque villages has appointed a new head chef. Will Rough, formerly of the award-winning Skosh in York and the Michelin-starred Star in Harome, takes over at the Owl in Hawnby from Sam Varley. Sam has moved to Brancusi By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Neighbourhood cafe House of Koko expands into Leeds centre The much-loved independent café brand, House of Koko is coming to Leeds city centre this autumn with the opening of its third venue. House of Koko has been a fixture of Leeds’ café culture since 2015. Known for its Middle Eastern–inspired menus, exceptional coffee and design-led spaces the new By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Swine Bistro launches a winter feast for the senses Swine Bistro, the independent Leeds restaurant recently named one of the Good Food Guide’s Top 100 Best Local Restaurants, is leaning into the festive season with the launch of its new Winter Menu - hearty, comforting, and unmistakably Swine. Expect big British flavours, slow-cooked indulgence and festive feasting, all By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Dessert retailer targets double growth with Finance Yorkshire investment Batch’d – the Leeds based artisan dessert retailer – plans to double its outlets and staff within three years following investment from Finance Yorkshire. The company has 25 sites across the UK including in Yorkshire, Scotland, the North West, Midlands and London. Its kiosks, food court outlets and shops stock fresh By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Bradford restaurateur saves 100,000 plastic containers going to landfill The owner of an Indian street food and craft beer restaurant in Bradford has celebrated a major milestone in his crusade to reduce plastic waste. Harry Khinda, owner of The Crafty Indian on Bradford Road in Shipley – previously known as the Michelin Guide listed, Zaara’s – introduced reusable steel tiffin By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Sweet news: Divine Chocolate partners with Umpf for PR brief Premium Fairtrade confectionary brand Divine Chocolate has appointed Leeds-based PR, social media and influencer agency, Umpf to handle its UK communications, following a competitive pitch. Umpf has been briefed to boost brand awareness and drive consumer and trade engagement through ongoing press office and creative campaigns, showcasing Divine’s indulgent By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire distillery celebrates regenerative farming methods with World Whisky Masters award The team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery is celebrating the success of one of its latest bottlings in a prestigious world whisky competition. Filey Bay Nurture, the first of the Hunmanby-based distillery’s Regenerative Editions, was awarded a Gold Medal in the Europe(excluding Ireland and Scotland) By The Editor • 1 min read
