If the voice behind this week’s Five with… sounds familiar, it’s because it’s the inimitable firecracker JoJo Kelly, responsible for supplying us with Capital tunes whilst we listen in the kitchen, pretending to do a home-time commute. Just me?
We posed the Leeds lass five questions.
Photo credit: Elspeth Mary Moore
What do you love most about Leeds?
What’s not to love? Leeds is and has always been my home. I love the people I meet here who tend to be on the creative side, and creativity is an imperative part of any lively city. It’s always had a vibrant nightlife and music scene, something I have always been proud of being part of, and its arts and culture on offer are second to none. You can see exhibitions, ballet, independent theatre and even West End shows. So much variety.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
There are so many brilliant places to eat so it’s really hard for me to select one! Me and my husband decided to become plant based at the back end of last year as a small personal step to address climate change and help save our planet, so I’ve recently discovered ‘Eat Your Greens‘, and my new favourite vegan junk food eatery has got to be Doner Summer. The meat free kebabs there are insane. Got to give Issho a mention too.
What’s Leeds’ hidden gem?
Leeds Market!!! I love nothing more than having a mooch about the market where you can buy literally anything from food to fabric! The independent food stalls in there are tasty and affordable. I particularly like Banh & Mee, a Vietnamese establishment with an aubergine and tofu dish to die for.
What are your predictions for the future of Leeds?
Coronavirus has really thrown a curveball at the world and how we live our lives. My hope is that all the creatives and independent shops survive this, and that our beloved night life returns even bigger and better than before. I really miss dancing in a crowd.
Describe Leeds in 3 words
Hopeful. Positive. Resilient.
Follow JoJo on Facebook: @thejojokelly or tune into Capital FM weekdays at 4pm.