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Horsforth locals have found, much to their delight, that Medusa Bar located on Town Street is just the spot to hit for some informal dining with friends or colleagues where they can sit down with a bottle of wine and enjoy some tasty fare. The ambience is cosy with plush leather sofas, panelled walls, wooden benches and beaded curtains to add that much vaunted element of quirkiness.

From the menu, you might enjoy the crispy aromatic duck salad with watercress, spring onion, cucumber, edamame beans and a hoi sin dressing as starter, followed by a main course of smoked haddock with Welsh rarebit topping, creamed leeks and mustard mash. End with the passion fruit parfait with sesame crisp and don't miss their freshly ground coffee or selection of herbal teas. The bar is well stocked with wines, beers and spirits.

Why Tiger Tiger is known by that name puzzles most people no end, it could perhaps be a passing reference to William Blake's wonderful lyric poem 'The Tyger', but when customers enter any of the group's nine outlets the mystery soon gives way to amazement. Designed in a stylish manner, the pace is more relaxed in the daytime whilst in the evening it's buzzing with happy party-goers, who are drawn in by the lively ambience at the club and bar.

The Tiger Tiger experience varies little across their venues, so you could head to the Moroccan styled Kazbar at Leeds, the Groovy Wonderland at Cardiff, or The Club at Manchester, for example.

The well balanced menu is a fusion of British and Mediterranean cuisine, all created from the freshest of ingredients. You could find dishes such as duck spring rolls, Southern fried chicken fillets, and Tiger Tiger mixed grill of sirloin steak, gammon, Cumberland sausage, char-grilled chicken breast and lamb cutlet. Indulge yourself in a Canadian shell on lobster or a juicy sirloin steak drizzled with garlic butter, while a favourite is the Cajun crusted tuna steak on sweet potato wedges served with guacamole.

The repertoire also includes some appealing char-grilled gourmet burgers, fajitas, pasta and salads. To end, an Eton mess of crushed meringues, strawberries and strawberry liquor, bound in whipped cream make for a perfect finish.

Francesco Mazzella moved from London to Leeds in 1994 and started the Casa Mia group of restaurants, which have over time built a reputation for their cuisine and service setting a trend for the eating out scene in the region. The Millennium is the group's flagship restaurant and features a coffee bar, deli, licensed bar and restaurant based on two floors including extensive al fresco dining.

Start with thin slices of cured beef served on a bed of rocket leaves with parmesan shavings and truffle oil and king tiger prawns roasted with garlic, white wine, lemon juice, olive oil and fresh ginger. For main course order trio of fresh fish cooked with white wine, lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and fresh rosemary and supreme of chicken cooked with a creamy white wine and mushroom. Those who prefer pizzas can choose from the large selection available.

The Leeds Corn Exchange is a magnificent Grade I listed Victorian building that has been restored to its former glory, transforming it into a gastronomic destination of sorts where people can come in, knowing that good food is not far away. Piazza by Anthony follows the tradition of their previous restaurants and offers delicious food prepared from fresh and locally sourced produce. The restaurant is situated in the open central expanse under the impressive glazed dome roof and serves an extensive menu featuring brunch, lunch, afternoon teas and dinner.

The typically British cuisine brings starters of braised pig's cheek with potato salad and shallot vinaigrette while salads, pastas and risottos could easily become the main meal. Fish lovers will find the poached sole served with French beans and brown shrimps an interesting alternative and carnivores are bound to love the 8 oz chargrilled sirloin steak. Dessert options bring a smile to the face with vanilla crème brûlée with rum and raisin ice cream.

The Brasserie at West Park offers a creative and modern brasserie menu with an emphasis on locally sourced meats and seasonal produce. The result is a fresh balance of options, flavours and textures to stimulate the senses, creating a highly enjoyable, great dining experience and a vibrant ambiance. The thoroughly experienced team offer modern European classics and add an impressive selection of modern and retro sweets, all made on the premises.

Tempters from the char grill include pork cutlet with garlic, sage and rosemary, 10oz Spatchcock baby chicken with chili, ginger and tomato marinade and sausages with mustard mash and onion jus. Favourites margherita and pepperoni pizzas are listed alongside specials like seafood - king prawn, hot smoke salmon and mussels with lemon and herbs. Pasta and salads are also at hands. Desserts include sinful options such as pear and almond tart with chocolate sauce and baked coffee cheesecake with Bailey's cream.