The month of January can be a little grim but don’t despair as there’s lots to look forward to.
After the highs of Christmas and the festive season, the first month of the new year can feel a little bit flat. So, we’ve been trying our best to highlight all the great things we have to come in 2023.
From huge events to new openings, there’s many exciting things coming over the next 12 months. To put this list together, we’ve used recent award-winners and nominees from across the city. You’ll find all kinds of cuisines to suit budgets of all sizes.
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Take a scroll and see what takes your fancy. We’d love to know which is your favourite. You can tell us by commenting on this article.
Michelin approved
In December, we brought you the latest list of Yorkshire entries in the Prestigious Michelin Guide. As you'd expect, we have representation from Leeds.
Those picked by the Michelin accessor cover all kinds of wonderful cuisines. Also, there’s entries to suit all pockets.
You can see the full Leeds entries below:
Best curry houses
Yorkshire is blessed with a multitude of amazing Indian restaurants and curry houses. The 2022 British Curry Awards celebrated the very best from our region with Leeds entries featuring.
The Leeds venues nominated were:
Tell us the shops and restaurants you'd like to see open in Leeds by completing our poll. You can also do so here.
New openings
Of course, alongside old favourites, there’s always a host of new openings coming. Below are just some of the new venues which have launched in Leeds in recent months as well as a few scheduled for later this year:
- Salt, 488 Roundhay Road, Roundhay, Oakwood, Leeds LS8 2HU
- The Ivy Asia, 55-57 Vicar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6BA
- Jamrock Caribbean restaurant due to open later in 2023 in Kirkgate
- NQ64 retro arcade bar expected to launch in 2023
Best cocktail bars
And, away from the food perhaps it is time to indulge in a cocktail or two. Some of the best tips for a tipple come courtesy of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars list. The Leeds venues which feature are:
Throughout 2023, we will bring you details of all the great foodie delights you can enjoy in our city and nearby.
To find out the latest food and drink news in our city you can visit our Best in Leeds homepage. There you will also find a guide to great things to do in Leeds.
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