Trinity Kitchen is turning up the heat this summer with an irresistible new lineup of street food delights.
Fancy mixing up your usual office lunch? Well, look no further than Trinity Kitchen.
Offering an eclectic mix of vendors, hungry customers this season can expect everything from fluffy bao buns and Irish space bags to deep fried lasagna.
They'll be sticking around until the end of September, so you've got plenty of time to make your way down and try each and every one of them
So, let's take a look at who's in Trinity Kitchen then...
Deep Fried Lasagne Van
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From the legends behind Stuzzi comes the triumphant return of the deep fried lasagne van. And it's just as epic as it sounds.
Top of the list? Their brand-new lasagna sando. Two fluffy, bouncy slices of bread hugging a slab of crispy, deep-fried Stuzzi lasagne. It’s the combo we didn’t know we needed, but now can’t stop thinking about.
It’s carbs on carbs on carbs - and we’re here for every single bite.
I Love Brioche
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This new van are serving up a myriad of all of our favourite things: fried chicken, brioche and waffles.
It may sounds like a strange combo, but trust us it absolutely works. Stacked fried chicken sarnies made with fluffy brioche alongside perfectly crunchy waffles loaded with all the sauces. Delicious.
Doles Dirty Bags
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If you don’t know, the almighty spice bag is an Irish delicacy that is often devoured after a few Guinness on the cobbled streets of Dublin, for example.
Consisting of shredded chicken, chips, onions and peppers – all deep fried, loaded into a bag and tossed in lashings of salt and pepper seasoning. It’s really really class.
And now you can get your hands on one in Trinity Kitchen, courtesy of Doles Dirty Bags. You're welcome.
Bao Machine
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Grab a taste of Asia at Bao Machine, who specialise in well...bao. These delicious fluffy buns are stuffed to the brim with all the fillings such as crispy and saucy chicken bites and tofu covered in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Masri
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Last but not least is Masriwho are showcasing their Egyptian street food. Serving up Koshary which is a traditional Egyptian staple made up of pasta, fried rice vermicelli and brown lentils topped with chickpeas and a garlicky tomato sauce, alongside succulent Ribeye Kebabs and smashed falafel burgers - it’s one not to be missed.
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
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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 -
31st July 2025 
