A team of Leeds hospitality heavyweights have announced the return of Alfonso’s – and this time it’s permanent.
Alfonso’s first popped up at The Junction’s pop-up space, The Junc Shed, in the summer, serving authentic Cuban sandwiches (or Cubanos) and bagels.
And now they’ve announced that they’re launching a proper bodega deli in Leeds city centre, set to open next spring.
They’re keeping the location under wraps for now but we can promise you now it’s a looker…
Alfonso’s comes from the team behind Koben Smokehouse and Thiccc Sauce, with a strong New York and Miami influence.
Koben Smokehouse specialises in Texan-style slow-cooked meats, while Thiccc Sauce pops up on telly and in restaurants all the time thanks to its delicious, flavour-packed sauces.
Cubanos will be the first thing to catch your eye at Alfonso’s – these incredible sandwiches are made with slow-smoked mojo pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and Thiccc sauce, before being pressed and toasted.
Alfonso’s new spot will also have cold cuts, smoked meats, hot coffee, and – in the spirit of a proper New York City bodega – newspapers and lottery tickets.
At the time of their launch at The Junction, owner Luca said: “Why Cuban sandwiches? Our close friends in Miami, originally from Cuba & the Dominican passed us down their authentic Cubano recipe which includes mojo pork, smoked daily low & slow over applewood wood chips at our HQ in Holbeck on top of smoked ham, Swiss cheese, Thiccc sauce honey mustard, pickles & Cuban bread.”
More details on this new Alfonso’s opening are expected soon, with a launch pencilled in for spring 2025.
Watch this space.
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