And yes, they taste just as amazing as they sound.
If you’re asking us, a chilled glass of wine and a packet of salty crisps is a better combo than Ant and Dec.
So when we saw that a wine bar in Leeds were serving charcuterie loaded truffle crisps, our hearts pretty much skipped a beat.
And of course, it's at none other than Rinse Natural Wine on Boar Lane. Duh.
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If you've been living under a rock and you haven't made it to Rinse yet then seriously, you need to get a wriggle on.
The younger sibling of Bottle Chop over in Headingley, this wine haven serve up all the natural wine imaginable alongside irresistible deli bits and Italian schiacciata sandwiches.
But it's their loaded crisps that have got us very, very excited indeed.
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It's basically all the best parts of a charcuterie board loaded generously onto a freshly-opened bag of Torres crisps.
Think freshly-sliced parma ham, sliced olives and pickles, lashings of parmesan and and proper helping of garlic aioli drizzled on top.
These crisps are the perfect vehicle to pick up all the goodness with, taking away all the faff of constructing your bite this brilliant invention does all the heavy lifting for you. You do still have to lift it to your mouth though, unfortunately.
Paired with a crisp glass of orange wine, we can't think of a better way to spend an evening. Or afternoon. Or morning?
So tell your mates and get nestled in Rinse's pastel pink paradise, we can assure you you'll never look the same at a grab bag pack of Walkers ever again.
Oh and if you're over in Headingley, they're also serving them up at Bottle Chop too. Legends.
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 -
18th September 2025 
