There's a bar in Leeds doing bottomless brunch with gyros and chips and we are absolutely obsessed.
Forget eggs benedict and pancakes, when you're getting a bit boozy there's nothing like some solid carbs to help you on your way. Something that Tavassolis know all too well, it seems.
The casual bar and grill in the centre of Leeds are doing a brilliant new bottomless brunch offer that might just be our new favourite in the city.
Tavassoli's is really central to Leeds, neighbouring Wax bar and Sela bar on New Briggate / Image: Tavassoli's
Here, for £30 you'll get 90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, beer or prosecco - plus one of their famous gyros and chips of your choice.
Gyro choices are good for veggies and vegans as well as meat-eaters, with options like halloumi and falafel sitting alongside the more traditional pork and chicken.
All served in the classic Greek fashion, tucked inside pitta bread with salad, tomato, red onion and fries included, you can choose your own sauces from a selection of tzatziki, bbq, garlic mayo or sriracha.
There's a good range of gyros on offer whether you're a meat eater, veggie or vegan / Image: Tavassoli's
There's also a gluten-free option for those with extra dietary requirements.
Cocktail options, meanwhile, range from a Pink GnT (which is also available with lemonade) and a Mango Buck (made with mango vermouth and lemonade), to Woo Woos, Cuban Mules and a leath-sounding 'Pink Panther' cocktail made from passion fruit liqueur, Hoola hooch and Bruni gin.
It certainly sounds like a proper boozy affair. If you're not feeling the cocktails, though, you can always opt for beers like corona or budweiser, or go straight for a prosecco.
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Georgina Pellant -
4th August 2021 
