Tuesday 9 December 2014

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas at 42...

The Christmas countdown has begun and with it, party season is officially under way! We love nothing more than entertaining here at 42 and have already begun to serve our delicious Christmas Private Dining menus to eager guests.

Chicken liver parfait, turkey roulade and Christmas cake pops are a few of the many courses that have been created by our very talented chef and kitchen team so far this month…and there are plenty more orders coming in! As anyone who’s ever chosen from the 12 varieties of Lishman's of Ilkey sausages we offer as part of a hearty Yorkshire breakfast will know, we take great pride in showcasing the finest local produce to visitors…try the tempting Yorkshire cheeseboard with menu option two and you’ll soon see why!

Our favourite festive dining course? It has to be the trio of desserts, which we just had to taste test of course! Mini Mont Blancs combine sweetened chestnuts topped with a tower of whipped cream, while the chocolate brownie Santa hat will ensure those with a sweet tooth will feel completely indulged. The pièce de résistance? The candy cane panna cotta! Yum!

While we can accommodate up to 30 guests for dinner in The River Room, if you’re planning a larger gathering we offer elegant cocktail events for up to 50 guests in The Fletland Suite. Our mixologists have been trying festive inspired recipes to come up with our very own 42 Christmas cocktail. Sip from the suite’s private balcony, take in beautiful views over the River Aire and let our team ensure you have a truly stylish celebration!

We’re still taking bookings for last minute Christmas parties, with prices starting at only £20pp – find out more here or call 0113 244 0099 to book now.

Thursday 26 June 2014

Tour De France Fever has Arrived at 42

The Tour De France countdown is well and truly underway at 42 The Calls. Anticipation is growing in Leeds and we can’t wait to join the crowds at the start line on Saturday the 5th of July, which luckily for us is only a short 15 minute walk away from where we’re standing.

We anticipate the celebratory atmosphere to continue throughout the afternoon and into the night in true Yorkshire style! We’ve already been enjoying the cycling inspired events Yorkshire Festival 2014 has offered and are looking forward to so many more. The Cyclism exhibition at Leeds Gallery launched earlier this month with an array of graphic design prints, illustrations, photography, jerseys, custom built bikes… and even delicious bicycle biscuits. With a ‘Bike’ writing competition, a play written in homage to local born world pursuit champion Beryl Burton and even an ‘edible’ bike ride in neighbouring York, stopping at sites of local growing initiatives for veg and herbs, there’s definitely an event for all enthusiasts!

On the big day itself, you can get a little closer to the action by heading down to the start line to see the teams signing in…as the perfect photo opportunity, we might even sneak in a selfie with Froome! It’s no secret that the earlier you arrive to an event of this scale, the better the view, however, even if our soft feather duvets and luxurious cotton bed sheets keep you enraptured a little longer than hoped, there’s no need to panic with a mere seven minute walk from the hotel to the City Centre Loop, which is only half a mile from the starting point.

 Cheers of excitement will be echoing throughout the route in Leeds, however, we recommend The Headrow as the destination for the unmatchable exhilaration of feeling the wheels rush by, seeing the rainbow of jerseys and knowing you were there for the start of the world’s most watched annual sporting event. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a relaxing Tour De France experience Scott Hall playing fields will be hosting a family friendly hub close by to the route, with a large screen ensuring unrivalled views alongside stage entertainment, children-friendly activities from British Cycling Go Ride and local cuisine - all only an 11 minute drive away.

 Much like the teams…however, to a lesser degree, we’ll be stocking up our energy reserves to ensure we can last the distance and wave off our favourite cyclists in what will be an unmissable atmosphere, followed by a day of celebration. From 8am, Team 42 will be sampling seasonal sausages from Lishman’s of Ilkley as part of a full, hearty Yorkshire breakfast and a cup of coffee or two, before the short walk and long wait that’ll be worth every minute.

 We can’t wait to see who’ll be wearing the yellow jersey by the end of the first day…