Homeboy Pizza Co. have set up shop in Roland's to serve punters with some of the best pizza you can find in Leeds.
Two of our favourite places have collaborated in Leeds city centre, and we could not be happier about it.
Roland's on Call Lane is one of the city's best cocktail bars, famous for their incredible espresso martini it's our go-to for an after work drink when Friday rolls around.
And now, they have welcomed Homeboy Pizza Co. to take over their kitchen and serve their customers with the cheesiest, tastiest, most delicious sourdough Detroit style pizzas.
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Homeboy Pizza Co. are basically Leeds street food royalty at this point, and they most definitely know what it takes to create a perfect slice of pizza.
And to make things even better, from Sunday - Thursday you can head to Roland's and enjoy one of their mega pizzas for just £12.50.
And trust us when we say that these pies are perfect for sharing, the base is thick and crusted with crispy cheese whilst the toppings are piled on high for the ultimate flavour explosion.
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Wondering what to drink alongside your pie? Well no need, because if you buy a full pizza then you can get a deliciously refreshing Tom Collins for just £6.50. So everyone's a winner really.
Flavours include 'Tropic Thunder', featuring fresh pineapple, zingy chilli, jalapeños, pickled onion and salsa verde as well as the 'Paul Phoenix' with smokey nduja, piquante peppers, fermented chilli, vodka sauce, candied jalapeño.
These aren't just your average pizzas, their inventive ingredients elevate them to the next level and will leave you going back for more and more.
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If pizzas aren't your thing then there's also gooey arancini and delicious loaded fries to get stuck into as you sip on a few tipples made by the talented bartenders at Roland's.
Feeling hungry? Us too. You can find out more about this epic collaboration via Homeboy Pizza Co's Instagram page.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
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Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
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Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Clementine Hall -
1st August 2023 
