The renovation plan promised a ‘bigger, and better, luxurious offering’ to the City Square eatery - and it delivered that and more.
Restaurant Bar & Grill has undergone a whopping £2m refurbishment this summer, and the results are astonishing.
Honey onyx marble, olive-green leather banquettes and deep walnut panelling - just stepping inside the newly refurbished restaurant located in the bustling City Square immediately transports you to New York’s affluent upper east side.
Located in the historic Old Post Office building opposite Leeds train station, the new Restaurant Bar & Grill is the perfect spot for a lunch date, post-work drinks or slap up evening meal.
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Customers can expect innovative cocktails, phenomenal service and an amazing array of food which is perfect for any time of day. Brunch, lunch or dinner - the menu caters for all and every occasion.
Once sat, don’t forget to look up at the spectacular ornate ceiling decorated with grand chandeliers - it truly is a sight to behold.
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Famous for their steaks, RBG has prioritised its focus on ageing, sourcing, and cutting its steaks to perfection. Also boasting a great array of fish and vegetarian options, this really is the perfect spot for large groups to get together in one of their comfy booths and find something for everyone to enjoy.
We sampled the Ribeye steak which was cooked to perfection, drenched in a silky smooth peppercorn sauce which also acted as the perfect dipping sauce for the ultimate chunky chips.
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The Halloumi Burger was a brilliant vegetarian option, served in a soft brioche bun with extra gooey cheese melted on top because why not?
The Black Miso Cod was utter perfection, a sticky sweet glaze coated buttery fish which flaked away effortlessly.
The cocktails are the perfect meal accompaniment, go for a summer spritz to feel refreshed or an expertly mixed espresso martini for that kickstart to the evening.
With a gorgeous Al Fresco dining area, make the most of the summer months and basque in the sunshine whilst enjoying RBG’s deluxe food and drink offering.
So what are you waiting for, head down to Restaurant Bar & Grill, marvel in its beauty and let their lovely staff take care of you for the evening - we promise you won’t regret it.
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
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Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Leeds has been crowned the best city in the UK for foodies outside of London
Clementine Hall
It's fantastic news for our city as Leeds has been crowned one of the best cities in the UK for foodies.
It's news that we've been pretty certain of for some time, but it's still nice to be recognised isn't it?
It comes from a new study carried out by credit card brand Aqua who analysed 30 major UK cities across a range of dining and social media metrics, including cuisine variety, restaurant availability, meal affordability, Michelin recognition and TikTok hashtag volumes.
Coming in at number on was, of course, London.
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With 47 cuisines, 22.5 restaurants per 10,000 residents and 81 Michelin-starred establishments, the capital unsurprisingly continues to dominate the UK’s culinary scene.
But in at number two was our glorious city of Leeds, supported by the highest restaurant density in the study, with 38.5 establishments per 10,000 people, and strong affordability compared with cities in the south.
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We will absolutely take that.
Other northern spots to feature on the list include Sheffield and Bradford in sixth and eighth place.
The top ten UK cities for foodies are:
London
Leeds
Nottingham
Edinburgh
Wolverhampton / Leicester
Sheffield
Birmingham / Glasgow
Bradford / Swansea
Preston
Milton Keynes
Here in Leeds we've got so many fabulous food spots, with new openings cropping up every month it's hard to keep track.
From the multi award-winning Bavette Bistro in Horsforth to the highly acclaimed indie Bundobust that started off in Leeds - you certainly won't find yourself hungry or at a loss for somewhere to eat here.
Clementine Hall -
21st August 2023 
