If you don't know about Döner Summer, then get to know; it is the place to be for mouth-watering vegan food, delicious drinks (and even better vibes).
This summer the popular vegan restaurant is hosting 'Endless Summer' events on the last Sunday of every month, where for two hours you can indulge on unlimited vegan fried chicken, burgers, cocktails and more.
The menu is 100% vegan and 100% delicious, think juicy burgers, kebabs, loaded fries and their famous buttermilk fried chicken.
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The company have several locations across the UK but luckily for us, their Leeds location on Call Lane are getting in on the action- and it sounds amazing.
For just £28.95 per person, you can have as much food and drink as you want in the space of two hours. Food options include unlimited fried chickn of all flavours as well as all burgers, Berlin doners and gyros kebabs from the main menu. And if that's not enough, all of these will be served with a generous portion of hand cut, skin on fries.
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The rules are simple, as long as you have one dish at a time then you can happily make your way through the menu and eat to your heart's content.
We've got our eye on the Buffalo Ranch burger which is drenched in a homemade 'Blue Cheeze' ranch sauce and can't wait to sample the different fried chickn flavours from salt & pepper to honey butter, both which can be dipped in their smoked aioli or Korean mayo.
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For drinks you are truly spoilt for choice and can sip on a range of cocktails, prosecco or beer. Cocktails on offer include their Passionfruit Flossi which is made with vanilla vodka and topped with candy floss, their Sherbet Lemon gin cocktail and the classic summer staples of Elderflower and Aperol Spritz.
There's also a number of soft drinks available including non-alcoholic beers and sodas; the price for this is just £17.95 per person.
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.
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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.
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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.
Clementine Hall -
31st May 2022 
