Oktoberfest has been taking over Leeds little by little over the past few weeks, from live music nights to brewery takeovers, the scent of bratwurst and clinking of steins has been a staple part of a night out in recent weeks.
Ensuring that the Oktoberfest celebrations last far longer than the fortnight celebrations and span into October itself, celebrated Indian street food restaurant Bundobust has been serving up its own reimagining of classic Oktoberfest specials.
Currywurst Koftas (front) and Bataka Salat (back). / Image: The Hoot Leeds
First on the menu, there's Currywurst Koftas that are both vegan and gluten free. Made up of desi dumplings with cauliflower, cabbage and carrots, this alternative to the seasonal staple comes with currywurst sauce charged with garam masala and curry powder to create that signature Bundo taste.
Those looking for a taste of autumn should immediately grab the Kartoffelpuffers. The vegan GF offering is made up of potato and sauerkraut fritters with fenugreek, chilli, fennel and ginger, served with a delicious cinnamon and apple sauce dip, creating an irresistible apple pie meets Oktoberfest combination.
Kartoffelpuffers. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
The Bataka Salat is all about fusing German dishes with Indian spices. The potato salad is made up of yellow and purple (yes, purple) potatoes with dill, curried sour cream, tamarind chutney and a crunchy samosa pastry to line the tip of the box.
Prost Pickles are as the name suggests. A medley of heritage carrot, mooli radish, turnip and cauliflower all pickled in a mustard, chilli, dill and peppercorn combo to create a tangy flavour.
Prost Pickles (front) and Currywurst Koftas (back). / Image: The Hoot Leeds
There's two special beers to wash it all down with... a black lager called 'BUNDOBAR!' and a clean and malty German style larger called 'Too much crispy'. Both pair with the food wonderfully and come in a big stein so you feel very authentic.
Available until Sunday 23 October 2022, grab the Oktoberfest combo whilst you can or simply add in your favourites to your usual Bundobust order whilst the special lasts.
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A huge new venue designed for 1,000 fans to watch the World Cup is coming to Leeds city centre
Trinity Kitchen will turn into one of the city’s biggest hotspots to watch the World Cup this summer.
The space is getting ready to be transformed into an evening fan zone with three super-size screens, a brand-new bar, DJs, brass bands and space for up to 1,000 supporters.
The space will be completely free to attend and will open just in time for the start of the tournament on Thursday 11 June.
And before you worry about getting a seat, fans will have the option of booking tables for England’s games.
It doesn't stop there, as it has also been announced that award-winning Leeds independent brewery Northern Monk will open in Trinity Kitchen for the first time.
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The ‘Northern Monk Trinity Tap’ will feature two, seven-metre bars, 20 beer taps, whilst 11 street food vendors will be serving match day meals and snacks to keep you fuelled through the games.
Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “Trinity Kitchen will operate as normal during the day, transforming into a football fan zone in the evening.
“It will be one of the biggest World Cup venues in Leeds with three huge screens showing the games live and more dotted around Trinity Kitchen. There will be live roaming brass bands and DJs turning every England fixture into a true celebration.
“Fans can turn up and grab a space for free and we will also be offering table bookings for England games for those who want to guarantee the best spots to watch the drama unfold.
“Our line-up of street food vendors will serve bold flavours from around the world, while the all-new Northern Monk Trinity Tap will pour award-winning craft beers across 20 taps, making Trinity Kitchen the ultimate place to eat, drink and experience every unforgettable World Cup moment."
Rooftop padel courts planned for multi-storey car park in Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
Padel courts could be built on top of a car park in Leeds if plans are agreed.
Padel has been taking the world by storm recently, and it seems like there's no stopping it just yet.
Developers behind the Merrion Centre in Leeds have submitted plans to build eight rooftop padel courts at the shopping centre.
If successful, the development would result in the loss of 128 spaces at the car park which currently has space for 960 vehicles.
The plans outline that the courts would be built on the eighth floor of the building and that the scheme would support the fast growing popularity of the sport in the city.
The development would include seven indoor courts that would be housed in a detached aluminium-framed structure at the car park site that was built in the 1960s.
The report said: "Padel is widely recognised as a fast-growing racket sport, combining elements of tennis and squash in a format that is social, inclusive and relatively easy to learn.
"Its increasing popularity across the UK has led to a notable rise in demand for accessible courts, particularly in large urban areas."
It continued: “The application site forms part of the existing Merrion Centre car park, currently operated by CitiPark. The building comprises eight levels in total, with this proposal limited to the uppermost level.”
Leeds City Council is currently considering a full planning application which is out for consultation until Wednesday 3 June.
Sophie Smith -
4th October 2022 
