{"id":86,"date":"2024-11-26T14:52:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T14:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/?p=86"},"modified":"2024-12-12T19:42:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T19:42:39","slug":"christmas-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/2024\/11\/26\/christmas-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"A Winter Ball Buffet, a feast of festivity at Leila Lily&#8217;s."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As December rolls around, the Christmas lights get switched on and the mulled wine simmers, it is only inevitable that the Christmas parties come out to play, and with Christmas parties always delivers great (well hopefully great) Christmas food. Sparkly dresses are slipped on, red lipstick is applied, and ties are straightened, the Christmas party season has officially begun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone is always hoping that their work or school Christmas do has delicious food, it truly is the main part of the night, or at least all the foodies of the world would agree. I experienced a winter ball at Leila Lily\u2019s in Newcastle, and I am here to tell you all about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3197.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3197.jpg 828w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3197-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3197-768x566.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leila Lily&#8217;s location<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leila Lily\u2019s can be found on 2-12 Grey Street in the city centre of Newcastle and is well known for its \u2018perfect floral backdrop for any occasion\u2019. Leila Lily\u2019s is the perfect location for guests seeking a high-end and well-rounded experience, as it is connected to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greystreethotel.co.uk\/\">Grey Street Hotel<\/a>, a boutique hotel for a perfect stay. Leila Lilys offers an extensive menu and events of bottomless brunches to afternoon teas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@leilalilysnewcastle\" data-unique-id=\"leilalilysnewcastle\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" data-embed-type=\"creator\" style=\"max-width:780px; min-width:288px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@leilalilysnewcastle?refer=creator_embed\">@leilalilysnewcastle<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s dive in a take a first look at their very \u2018instagramable\u2019 cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the night I tried three of their variety of cocktails on offer through their two for fifteen-pound deal. I started off my night with the \u2018Sweet Leila\u2019 which consisted of Tanqueray gin, fraise, strawberry and lemonade which was perfect and sweet to kick-start the festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3174-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3174-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3174-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3174-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3174.jpg 1104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8216;Sweet Leila&#8217; cocktail, Credit Megan Davis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We then moved on to \u2018Lady in Red\u2019 which was a lovely match up to the festive evening considering it contained cranberry. However, unfortunately on the night, the bar was out of cherry, so I didn\u2019t receive the full sweet and fruity experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3114-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3114-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3114-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3114-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3114-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3114-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8216;Lady in Red&#8217; cocktail, Credit Megan Davis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, I tried \u2018Pretty Young Thing\u2019 which was my favourite of the three, consisting of Kwai Feh, lemon, lychee, strawberry shrub, sugar, butterfly peach tea and foaming bitters there were plenty of exotic flavours that complimented well to create a sweet and punchy taste. Whilst all the cocktails taste amazing, they were on the pricier side compared to others however, the taste and presentation made it worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3119-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3119-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3119-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3119-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3119-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3119-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8216;Pretty Young Thing&#8217; cocktail, Credit Megan Davis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now moving on to the most, in my opinion, important part of the night, the food. We were given a selection of Christmas buffet options which catered for all vegans, vegetarians and gluten free dietary requirements which made it very inclusive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nclmediajournalismsoc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3194-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3194-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3194-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3194-768x1662.png 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3194-710x1536.png 710w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3194.png 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winter Ball Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst the brioche slider sandwiches had many dietary requirement options which were very tasty and inclusive for everyone, a few other buffet items stood out to me the most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3199-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3199-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3199-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3199-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3199-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3199.jpg 1656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3202-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3202-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3202-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3202-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3202-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3202.jpg 1656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The salty and seasoned roast potatoes with thyme left were on everyone\u2019s plates. Similarly, the crispy bacon wrapped pigs in blankets were a showstopper of the night. However, if I must choose a favourite it would be the mini-Yorkshire puddings filled with roast turkey and gravy. These absolutely melted in the mouth and were piled up high on my plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3115-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3115-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3115-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3115-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3115-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/11\/IMG_3115-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buffet plated up, Credit Megan Davis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, I truly enjoyed my experience at Leila Lily\u2019s and will definitely be returning to taste even more of the food and drinks they have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave a comment on your favourite product I tried and remember to check out my stories and social media below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/biteofthetyne?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&#038;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-default-size wp-block-site-logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/\" class=\"custom-logo-link\" rel=\"home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/megan-davis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24108\/2024\/10\/cropped-cropped-IMG_1430-e1729699396631.jpg\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"BiteoftheTyne\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Megan Davis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As December rolls around, the Christmas lights get switched on and the mulled wine simmers, it is only inevitable that the Christmas parties come out to play, and with Christmas parties always delivers great (well hopefully great) Christmas food. 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