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Leeds Welcome invites you in to discover all that this wonderful city has to offer. As the go-to place to unlock the best of Leeds, from unique happenings to popular places, Leeds Welcome shares the city with everyone looking for a good time. Locating lifestyle treats, restaurants and hotels, spas and bars, and all the rest, this is your Leeds at its social best. To see this city at its most colourful, accessible and aspirational, come join us for a proper Leeds Welcome.

John Barron | Editor

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Hello Autumn old friend….well yes it gets colder and the days get shorter BUT we do love Autumn! The hues, the crisp skies, those brisk walks, nights out and trips to the pub under this Yorkshire sky- welcome back Autumn! Crisp LEEDS shot from @philchan_ 🍁🍂 what’s your favourite Autumn moment #bestofleeds #leedswelcome #leeds #autumn #yorkshire 🧡🙌🏽

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The calm after the storm!☔️ In between the downpour of rain in Leeds yesterday evening, we managed to make our way to @sartopasta for an evening of cocktails, homemade pasta and Italian snacks.🇮🇹

All within a very casual setting and open plan restaurant, the flavours of the dishes are top notch. With a seasonally changing menu, we definitely plan on making another visit to try any new additions.

We may have overindulged ourselves in snacks but there was always room for pasta, so here are some of the delicious dishes we tried:

•Panfried gnocchi, aubergine, feta and micro leek
•Campenelle with roast garlic, lemon and caper butter
•Radiatori with semi dried tomatoes, roast peppers and almond pesto
•Truffle Gloucester arancini with Gloucester truffle aioli
•Marinated white anchovies with gremolata
•Buffalo mozzarella with salsa verde😋

The majority of snacks and main dishes were vegetarian or gluten free, ideal for those with dietary restrictions or if you’re fancying any meat-free dishes.

Continuing congratulations to partners in pasta Dave @laynesespresso and Sam @brunswickleeds for keeping their vision shining on. Big thanks to Sam and team for looking after us so we’ll last night….we’ll be back!
Not been we highly recommend getting booked in soon 🔜 #leeds #leedswelcome #sarto #italianfood #bestofleeds

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Sooooo stunning! Never tire of this effortlessly stunning view from the bridge at Brewery Wharf #bestofleeds #leedswelcome #leeds #brewerywharf 🌊💛👋🏽

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Summer nights in Spanish Leeds……

Well we keep getting asked to share more polished nights out in Leeds so here’s one for you:)

A truly special if not perfect evening @ibericaleeds last week. Everything about the place comes from a place of love and passion and the flavours are just spot on. All the old favourites are still available but some delightful new additions have been added to the menu, all with expert wine pairings to accompany.

We managed a small selection but will definitely be back to try so much more, we just couldn't fit any of the wonderful desserts in..we know, a crime in anyones book.

Here’s some taste tingling highlights:

•Manchego Reserva and Juan Pedro Domecq Iberico ham. Always a must have
Beetroot and San Simon Cheese.
•One of the new dishes and a new favourite
Baby gem lettuce and green salmorejo. A new addition to the menu and absolutely top marks, exquisite!
•Hake with clams and salsa verde. A variation of an old favourite and definitely a keeper!
•Twice cooked lamb with marinated cherry tomatoes, bierzo peppers and pea purée.
•Lamb sweetbreads with leeks and Zamorano cheese sauce, topped with red amaranth….Confession time - we fought over this one 😏

Thankyou to Fatundo, David, Shaun and all the wonderful @iberica team for such attentive and knowledgeable service. Adiós until next time….which will be soon. Do get booked in, life’s too short for regrets right #bestofleeds #leedswelcome #eastparade #iberica #tapas #spanishdelights 🇪🇸💃🏽💛

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Falling into autumn! We’re ready to enjoy the season shift here and enjoy the chill. Here’s some brutal grey beauty to get you in the zone. Who’s looking forward to it and what’s your favourite autumn moments #bestofleeds #leedswelcome #leeds #autumn 🍂🌘🙌🏽

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What a beauty! The classic @leedscornex sweetly caught by @illingworth.c. What’s your favourite view of this beauty #bestofleeds #leedswelcome #leedscornexchange #leeds #independentleeds 🤩💛🙌🏽

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Cruising through the weekend like…..Sending good vibes with this #bestofleeds 📸 from @_lee_bennett. Why not share your best moments and tag us in #leedswelcome #leeds #yorkshire #weekend 🌊✨🙌🏽

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