Tower Works on Leeds' South Bank is to be the home of a brand-new monthly market.
And we're very excited about it indeed, because who doesn't love a good mooch around a market?
The team behind the award-winning North Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley and Riverside Food and Drink Festivals have collaborated with Mustard Wharf to create this community-focused market.
Opening its doors for the first time at the end of August at Tower Works on Leeds’ South Bank, get ready for fantastic street food, drink, music and entertainment.
Taking place on Thursday 29 August - Sunday 1 September, it's the perfect spot to meet up with friends and do a spot of shopping whilst indulging in some delicious street food.
Michael Johnston, North Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby & Ilkley Food & Drink Festival organiser, speaks about the new venture: "We're thrilled to host this event at the picturesque Tower Works.
"With top-notch food and drink vendors from across the north, it's shaping up to be the perfect place to indulge in some genuine fun. I love the Venetian towers overlooking the site too - they add a unique charm you won't find anywhere else in the city.
“We’re so excited to see Tower Works become a venue for community events – this is how we designed it to be used, it always felt like the right decision to share this iconic location for events with the wider community.
"We’ve been hosting some great events already at Mustard Wharf for our residents, so this is just the next chapter in the story of Tower Works. We’ve been busy creating a fun, friendly community and we can’t wait for our residents to have an event like this on their doorstep so they can share this great new area with their friends!”
Paul Winterburn, Mustard Wharf, said: “We are delighted to have played such a pivotal role in creating a sense of place at Tower Works. Working with the team behind Tower Works Street Fest, it’s great to have been able to help bring the courtyard space to life. We’re really looking forward to attending the first event and pleased to play a small role in raising further awareness of the Southbank regeneration area.”
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Historic family-run Leeds restaurant that’s been open for half a century is forced to close
Beloved Leeds restaurant Salvo's has closed suddenly due to 'unexpected dispute' with landlord.
Salvo's over on Otley Road in Headingley is a real Leeds institution.
Having first opened in 1976, it has been serving generations of families for fifty years with its authentic Italian menu.
The much loved restaurant announced the heartbreaking news to their social media today stating that the unexpected closure is down to an 'unexpected dispute' with their landlord.
The post read: "To our dearest customers, friends, and supporters,
"It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we must share some devastating news. Due to an unexpected dispute with our landlord, we have been forced to close our doors effective immediately.
"This morning, the landlord changed the locks and denied our team access to the premises. This means we are, with immediate effect, unable to honor any existing bookings, provide table service, or welcome you for the dining experience we love to create.
"We want to be unequivocally clear: We have always met our obligations, including rent and all bills. Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly, not just to serve exceptional food, but to build a community within our walls. Through the immense challenges of the hospitality economy, we fought to stay afloat, committed to our staff, our suppliers, and most of all, to you.
"Our hope now is to resolve this matter as quickly as possible. We remain committed to our dream and to serving you again."
The post continued: "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible support, your laughter that filled our dining room, and your loyalty. It has been our greatest honor to serve you.
"We will update you here as soon as we have more information. Please keep our team in your thoughts."
Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism given green light to open in Leeds suburb
Clementine Hall
An award-winning burger chain can now open a new branch in a Leeds suburb after plans have been agreed.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
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Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meandwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
Burgerism's new takeaway will be near the famed Zucco restaurant and The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
The planning officer's report stated that the applicant must give sufficient details of extraction equipment to prevent the odour for people living above.
It read: “The application site relates to a vacant ground floor premises within a parade of three commercial units in a local town centre. Above the premises are three floors of purpose-built self-contained flats.”
A design report by Burgerism read: “The proposal will ensure the continued use of a vacant hot food takeaway and will support the continued viability of the town centre of Meanwood, with an exciting new operator in the market.”
The brand-new Burgerism would employ 15 people from the local area and would serve food between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, so you can get your Burgerism fix.
Clementine Hall -
15th August 2024 
