A new pizza slinger is popping up at Leeds' favourite donut shop this month with the latest foodie craze to hit the UK: Detroit pizza.
This soft, deep-dish focaccia dough is currently taking the country by storm. Fermented for 48 hours then drizzled in oil and loaded with toppings, every slice also boasts a caramelised, crunchy cheese 'frico' crown - making it that bit more indulgent than your average slice.
Well Oiled, currently operating out of a cloud kitchen in the city, is fast becoming the home of Detriot pizza in Leeds - serving up full pies of the stuff priced from just £12.95.
The first Detroit pizza pop-up at Doh Hut took place last weekend, with mouthwatering slabs of brick cheese pizza flying out of the kitchen and into hungry mouths. But don't worry if you missed out, there are still two weekends to come.
The 'Full spec' pizza at Well Oiled / Image: mrpristina
Choices on offer here include the 'Full spec', made with house-made Well Oiled sauce, Trealy farm fennel salami, house cheese mix, whipped ricotta, hot pepper mash, fresh oregano and hot honey, and the 'Detroit red top' - made with the house sauce and cheese mix, fresh basil, pecorino romano and basil EVO oil.
There's also the 'Turbo peppers', with house sauce and cheese mix, wood fired peppers and basil, ember cooked sweet onions, turbo chimichurri, chipotle-spiced maple. It can also be made vegan using a plant-based cheese mix.
There's also a selection of garlic donut breads on offer here, too - from standard to vegan to fancy.
The 48-hour fermented dough is cooked light and fluffy and doused in garlic butter, flat-leaf parsley and Maldon sea salt. These can be ordered vegan, or you can pimp them up with a Puglian burratini made from mozzarella and cream.
Well Oiled plans on opening its own restaurant space in Leeds, and although it seems the pandemic may have set plans back somewhat a unit is still on the cards in the future.
For now, you can find them popping up at Doh Hut in Trevelyan Square this month on the 19 and 26 of June from 6pm. To guarantee a slot, make sure to pre-order in advance via DM.
To order and keep up to date with all their news, follow Well Oiled on Instagram.
Leeds
A popular Caribbean street food restaurant is coming to Leeds this spring
Get ready to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean as Jerk Junction is gearing up to open in Leeds.
The street food favourite has made waves in the foodie scene over in Manchester and Liverpool, so it's only right that its making its way into Trinity Kitchen.
Jerk Junction specialises in authentic Caribbean flavours, from dumplings and jerk chicken to curried goat and rice and peas, it's all flame-grilled and packed with island spices.
It is expected to open this spring.
Image: The Manc Group
Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “We’re so excited to be welcoming Jerk Junction to Trinity Kitchen and we’re sure it will prove very popular. Bringing an authentic Caribbean flavour to Leeds, it’s the perfect new addition and complements our already stellar line-up of street food vendors.”
Jake Shaffi, founder at Jerk Junction, said: “Jerk Junction is all about real Caribbean food and culture. Everything we do is rooted in Jamaican tradition, from bold spices and authentic cooking to dishes that bring people together.
“For us, food is family. From our kitchen to every person who comes to our counter, we want people to feel the warmth, the energy and the spirit of the islands. We can’t wait to bring those authentic flavours and good vibes to Trinity Kitchen.”
The announcement follows news that the UK’s largest independent boutique bowling brand Lane7, and footwear retailers schuh and Footasylum, would be opening at Trinity Leeds later this year, whilst the LEGO Store will be relocating to a larger space within the shopping centre.
Posting to their social media, The Maven said: "When news broke The Maven could close its doors at the end of March, the reaction across the city was immediate. The response from customers, bartenders, and hospitality operators showed just how much this bar means to Leeds.
"For nearly 15 years, The Maven has been one of the city’s most loved cocktail destinations and a true institution within the local bar scene.
"When we told you about its potential closure we were flooded with support and interest from across the hospitality community. In the days that followed, several Leeds-based operators stepped forward with genuine offers to buy the venue and keep the bar alive.
"At a time when our industry is too often filled with stories of closures, today brings a little hope - a story about a community stepping up to protect something it values.
"The reports that The Maven would close at the end of March are now firmly in the past: The Maven Lives.
"Thanks to the passion of the Leeds hospitality community and the loyalty of its guests, the bar will continue to be part of the city’s nightlife story. More details about the next chapter for The Maven will be shared soon."
Georgina Pellant -
14th June 2021 
