Karen's Diner, the deliberately rude dining experience, has seen its fair share of viral diners lately.
Having opened up in Yorkshire's own Sheffield earlier this year, the themed-restaurant has a second venue in Manchester, and is expected to come to Leeds.
To give an idea of what Loiners can expect from the opening, a family who took their unsuspecting 73-year-old grandma to Karen's Diner in Manchester have gone viral with a hilarious video from their experience.
The restaurant in Prestwich is manned by deliberately rude staff, who shout and swear and poke fun at their customers, reports The Manc.
The off-guard woman was caught on camera being absolutely horrified by the abuse she received upon walking in to Karen's Diner.
A hilarious TikTok video, which has gained more than 20 million views, shows her staring around at her family with her mouth wide open, and almost falls over in horror.
But then she goes full Nan, and starts telling off the outrageously rude waiters.
73-year-old Barbara was horrified by her trip to Karen's Diner. Credit: TikTok @jobillingtongame
In the video, Barbara is greeted by a staff member who says: "Here we go, what do you want grandma?"
After glancing back to her family members absolutely agog, she replies: "Well I'd like you to speak nicely!"
She's impolitely informed that she's 'in the wrong f***ing place for that', at which point Barbara starts to march back towards the door, shouting: "Bloody hell, who booked this?!"
There's also a brilliant moment where a Karen's Diner employee says: "Grandma, if you cry, do it in the toilets because no one gives a s**t."
Barbara also asks: "Where the hell have you brought me?"
As she's lead to her table, she turns back and scolds the staff again, saying: "You need to stop this."
"Shut the f**k up," they respond. Classic.
Once she's sat down, with an 'I remember the dinosaurs' hat jammed on her head, she soon warms up to the whole concept and starts giving back as good as she gets.
The comment section on the video has absolutely loved her trip to Karen's Diner too, with one person saying: "She looked at you like 'Are you gonna let her talk to me like that?!'"
Another wrote: "Grandma was beyond shook poor thing!"
Someone else joked: "Sis hasnt been disrespected like that her whole life."
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."
The Hoot -
19th October 2022 
