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Miniature tiramisu drawers have landed in Leeds

Clementine Hall - 21st July 2026

The tiramisu hype lives on, and this time it's coming to Leeds.

It really does feel like the traditional Italian dessert has taken the world by storm as of late.

Everything from tiramisu cups and tiramisu coffees have been popping up all over our feed, and now tiramisu in drawer form is popping up in the city centre.

Misu Tiramisu is an independent business that began at Manchester's Christmas Markets and quickly became one of the most popular operators, all thanks to its miniature tiramisu ‘drawers’.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

The individually portioned and colourfully packaged desserts quickly became one of town’s top puddings, and owners Aleem and Aishah went on to launch a stand inside the Manchester Arndale too.

And now they’re branching out again in Leeds inside Trinity shopping centre for a two month residency.

You’ll find all their delicious flavours of handmade tiramisu, including classic, pistachio, chocolate, Biscoff, mango, and lemon - they'll also have some gluten-free tiramisu on offer as well, so no one has to miss out.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Misu Tiramisu owners Aleem and Aishah spent a year refining the recipe for their tiramisus after a trip to Milan, first launching with their first market stall in Sale.

Misu Tiramisu is now open inside Trinity shopping centre opposite Boots Opticians and Pop Specs.

They're open every day of the week for you to get your tiramisu fix, from 9am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am to 5pm on a Sunday.

And trust us Leeds, they're just as delicious as they are adorable.

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The Leeds Chilli Shop selling sauces so hot they come with a warning

Clementine Hall

If you think you can handle your spice, then there’s one shop in Leeds that will put that to the test.

Tucked away on Merrion Street, Chilli Shop has been a staple of the Leeds high street for over a decade.

First opening back in 2014, Chilli Shop was founded by Frank Jay and has built a reputation as one of the city’s most wonderfully niche (and hottest) destinations.

It's basically a shrine to all things hot, a proper haven of everything spicy to get your tastebuds tingilng.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

We're talking everything from chilli hot sauces and jams to chocolate, cheese, dried chillies and even novelty gifts perfect for the chilli lover in your life.

But what they're most famous for is a shelf fully dedicated to the Youtube hit Hot Ones, a show where celebrities are pushed to the limit and served hot wings coated in a variety of hot sauces from mild to blow-your-head-off hot.

So if you've ever watched that show and wanted to have a go yourself, this shop stocks all the sauces so you can be the star of your own Hot Ones episode.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Best of all, you can try before you buy. Free, heat-rated tasters are available, meaning you can work your way up from “that’s got a bit of a kick” to “I can no longer feel my face”.

We can't promise there's any milk or ice cream on hand though, so get tasting at your own risk.

So whether you’re looking for a new sauce, a spicy gift for your mate or simply want to discover exactly how much pain your tastebuds can withstand, the Chilli Shop is one Leeds independent that deserves a visit.

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Call Lane bar closes down for good after almost a decade in Leeds

A popular bar and nightlife spot on Call Lane has closed its doors for good this weekend.

Revolución de Cuba - or Revs de Cuba, to most of us - announced the imminent closure of its Leeds bar last week, and went out with a 'final fiesta' on Saturday.

The venue opened on Call Lane, right in the heart of Leeds' nightlife heartland, back in 2015, and remained open after the collapse of Revolution's parent company back in January 2026.

The group's other venue in the city, Revolution at the Electric Press, did close immediately in January.

Revs de Cuba was famed for its Latin-inspired food and cocktails, and its late-night parties that tried to recreate the party atmosphere of Cuba.

The two-storey venue also had live music throughout the week, plus dancers and entertainment at the weekends.

Posting a statement to followers, Revs de Cuba wrote: "We have loved shaking your cocktails and creating unmissable parties and events over the years, but as of today, 15th August 2026, we will sadly be closing our doors in Leeds.

"We want to extend an enormous thank you for joining the Revolucion party and making some unforgettable memories.

"Any guests with bookings will be contacted in due course - Thank you for your patience and understanding. Goodbye and Gracias."

Commenting on their farewell post, one person wrote: "Noooooo! I had the best nights ever at Revs. I have the best memories. This cannot be trueeee."

Another said: "Thanks for so many years of Live Music and Joy."

And someone else posted: "what a place, end of an era."

The existing Revs de Cuba site in Leeds is under the steer of the NEOS Hospitality, who have revealed grand plans for its future...

Watch this space.

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