Everyone's favourite doughnut spot Doh'hut are providing doughnut loving brides and grooms with their dream wedding cake.
Gone are the days of stodgy fruit cake and thick white icing as Doh'hut Leeds are changing the wedding cake game forever.
Chances are, if you’re a regular in Leeds, you’ve walked past Doh’hut many a time. Nestled moments from Boar Lane, the doughnut specialists are known in the city as a firm cult favourite- and it’s not difficult to see why.
With an ever-changing menu of flavours with light, crisp dough topped with sugar- the sweet treats here are a standout favourite for those looking for a snack on a lunch break, for a weekend treat- or if you’re anything like us, you’ll find any excuse to head over to Trevelyan Square and drool over the options available until you cave in.
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And now, Doh'hut are dipping their toes into the wedding cake industry with a doughnut wedding tier cake. And yes, it's just as amazing as it sounds.
Think five tiers of glorious doughnuts nestled between beautiful fresh flowers, no more waiting around for the cake to be cut - guests can just grab a doughnut and dive in before getting back on the dance floor.
Posting to Instagram about the incredible creation, Doh'hut said: "This weekend we helped to organise a gorgeous wedding donut tier with flowers provided by @emmaleex2...LOVE WINS."
Comments on the post prove followers were left in complete awe, leaving comments such as: "This. Is. The. Best. Thing. I’ve. Ever. Seen."
"If this is not my wedding cake, I’m not getting married."
And the best part is, Doh'hut are happy to help make your day as special as possible by customising your cake to your liking. Fancy a mixture of flavours? You got it. All chocolate? Of course.
So now all that's left for us to do is find someone as equally as obsessed with Doh'hut doughnuts as us, and then marry them so we can have a cake creation of our own. Sounds simple right?
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 -
30th June 2023 
