Food & Drink

The coffee scene in our city is definitely no joke, with plenty of shops all around to grab a decent cup. So join us here at Independent Leeds for some of our favourite coffee shops and see what the people of Leeds have to say.

Leeds artists have been brightening up their neighbourhood pavements. Just off Headingley centre and north of the cricket ground there are 20 Virgin Media Communication boxes, which the Ash Road Area Residents Association (ARARA) gained permission to paint and decorate, all with the aim of improving the look of the area. YEA!!!!

In 2007, a gust of Mediterranean flair and exuberant class blew in from the South-West and settled over London. Life-giving rain from the famously fertile Asturias region brought with it luscious flavour, which manifested itself as the very first Iberica restaurant.

Jenny’s Jerk Chicken is fast becoming the favourite Caribbean food joint in Leeds. We caught up with the founder herself to chat to her about how her business has gone from strength to strength.

John Barran takes you on a walk around our town to help you discover your independent treasures.

A look at the food & drink highlights in Leeds.

Graduating, Celebrating, Collaborating.

Will Briggs discusses why a brewery needs more than just a good beer recipe to stand out.

We discover the thriving, independent suburbs of Leeds starting with the social hub which is, Chapel Allerton