Five new food vendors are in Trinity Kitchenfor the next nine weeks.
Kicking off 2022, Trinity Kitchen had a major refurb and brought the likes of a VW Camper Van to the food court, along with the return of the repurposed horse trailer and re-vamped food vans.
Now, taking us into the warmer months are five brand-new food trucks with some seriously irresistible springtime menus. Think multi-coloured bagels, slow-smoked meat tacos, grilled cheese sarnies and fluffy steamed pittas inspired by traditional Middle Eastern dishes.
Operating from Wednesday 23 March for the next nine weeks, here are all the new food vendors for Trinity Kitchen.
These bagels are the things content creators only dream of. What might just be Leeds' most Instagrammable bagel is rocking in Trinity Kitchen for the coming months inside the Citroen H van. Expect to see fried chicken, melting cheese and other incredible combinations between two rainbow coloured bagel buns.
The Badboy Chicken Bagel is going to be our go-to lunchtime meal. Fried chicken breast, maple bacon, Monterey Jack slices 2x hash browns, crispy onions, baconaise and BadBoy Sauce- this is going to be difficult to resist.
Bringing a taste of the Middle East to the heart of Leeds, SHOUK! will be taking over the horse trailer to serve up refreshing vegan and vegetarian friendly meals, including their most popular dish, sabich. Made with fluffy steamed pita bread, crispy fried aubergine, egg, potato, tahini, amba and salad, this is going to be a lunchtime staple once the sun comes out.
Those in attendance of any vegan markets in Leeds or stopping at Chow Down's winter food village will recognise these food vendors, but Shouk hasn't been around long. Starting to make an appearance on Instagram in late 2020 and serving at local eateries ever since, this newcomer to the indie food market is set to be a game changer- we can't wait to put their meals to the test.
Jimmy Macks
Image: Jimmy Macks
Remember the festive fries from Chow Down? They were from the incredible chefs at Jimmy Macks and they're back in Leeds to give us more seasonal treats. Transforming the shipping container into their kitchen for the next nine weeks, Jimmy Macks is arriving with a concept based around BBQ smoked, ‘low & slow’ meats.
They will be serving up their renownedslow-smoked meat tacos during their residency. We're talking overnight pressed crispy pork belly tossed in a sticky Achiote sauce, dressed with diced burnt pineapple, red chillies, coriander, rainbow slaw and lime salt, drizzled some house pineapple and chilli ketchup- we're drooling at the thought of trying out these already.
Using locally-sourced ingredients, Cheese Yard can produce all your favourite meals using the best cheese around. Described in reviews as "absolutely life changing", this food vendor will be stocking three cheese grilled cheese on sourdough bread that's "the length of a forearm" amongst other delectable choices from one of the newly-renovated trucks.
Long-time lovers of Trinity Kitchen may remember this cheesy choice from their previous residency back in summer 2021, but this time, the popular vendor will be returning with a menu of mouth-watering mac and cheese, halloumi fries and grilled cheese sandwiches.
The Consuela burger is going to be a standout favourite from the converted J7 van at Trinity. The mammoth burger consists of double beef patties, American cheese, nacho cheese sauce, house-made salsa and jalapeños and we're sure it'll be drawing the crowds in to the top floor once news spreads of its arrival.
Based in Chapel Allerton, you can also grab seasonal specials like a sugar crusted, grilled toastie served with vanilla ice cream, Nutella and bananas or a mean works burger from their permanent home outside the city centre long after their residency finishes.
Trinity Kitchen
Image: Trinity Kitchen
Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “After last month’s successful van launch, we are inviting a brand new set of vendors down to try out Trinity Kitchen’s refreshed street food scene.
“It’s proving incredibly popular, and feedback has been fantastic. We’re thrilled that Trinity Kitchen continues to support independent street food traders with a new platform to showcase their talents and abilities, without the need for their own set-up.”
The new food van takeovers will be available from Wednesday 23 March, sitting alongside permanent eateries including Archie’s, Pho, Rola Wala, Tortilla, Pizzaluxe, Absurd Bird and Doner Shack.
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Inside Leeds’ new neighbourhood bakehouse from the team behind Silver’s Deli
Silver's Bakehouse is finally here, and it's just as fabulous as we'd hoped.
Just when you thought Leeds’ favourite sandwich spot couldn't get any better, they go and open a bakery.
Silver's Bakehouse has opened its beautiful pastel green doors today over in Farsley to queues of excited fans eager to get their first taste.
So, what's on offer at Silver's Bakehouse?
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Well, as masterminds of the almighty sandwich you'll be happy to know you can still get one here. However, their iconic sub sarnies have had an Italian makeover and are now served in fresh, springy sourdough which is baked onsite.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find brown butter buttermilk brownies (try saying that three times), a range of delicious cookies, sausage rolls, soft amaretti biscuits and Dark Arts tiramisu.
There's also a fab selection of Italian drinks on offer in a swanky new fridge, as well as a coffee menu so you can pick a brew to go hand in hand with your chosen baked good.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The interior is just as gorgeous, complete with yellow walls, red tiles and a mirror hanging above the baker's table so you can really see all the magic happen.
And trust us, it is magic.
There's a couple of benches outside so you can plonk yourself in the sunshine to enjoy your sarnie, which is what we'll be doing in this glorious bank holiday sunshine.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
You can really tell this is a proper labour of love, and Chris and the team have done a cracking job of keeping that Silver's spirit in there.
Go and say hello to congratulate them on this fabulous new opening, it's a great addition to Farsley and the Leeds foodie scene.
The beautiful West Yorkshire valley walk that ends at a top gastropub
Daisy Jackson
If your idea of a perfect Sunday doesn't involve a stroll in the countryside followed by lunch in a country pub - we can't be friends.
And if that does sound like your idea of a very nice day out, we've found a pretty spectacular walk-roast combo for you, right here in West Yorkshire.
You can start your day by strolling through surprisingly varied and very green countryside, with stunning valley views, before resting your weary legs beneath the table of an award-winning gastropub.
If you haven't guessed it yet - we're off to the Shibden Valley, just outside Halifax, where your gentle hike will lead you straight to the warm embrace of the Shibden Mill Inn.
The walk begins in the car park beside the pub, but don't get tempted in for a pint just yet.
There's an easy-moderate 5.6km circular that will lead you along a country lane, dropping down to cross a brook, then heading back up a gentle incline towards the top of the valley.
The views along the Shibden Valley from here are beautiful - lush green fields dotted with trees as far as the eye can see.
Then the route takes you along some wide open fields, with plenty of wildlife to spot along the way, before heading into peaceful woodlands.
You can take a break here to paddle in the stream before continuing on through farmland, with friendly horses to say hello to.
Views along the Shibden Valley Circular. Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Then you'll find yourself back at the Shibden Mill Inn, a pub that's consistently finding itself in the prestigious Top 50 Gastropubs list.
Dating back to the 17th century, it's a pretty white building converted from a former mill, with ivy climbing all up its walls.
There's a sizeable beer garden - with a live musician playing when we popped in - but it's hard to resist the cosy charm of the pub's interior, where staff have to duck beneath the low ceiling beams and no surface feels totally straight.
The Shibden Mill Inn's Sunday roast offering does a set menu, with two courses for £40 or three for £45, changing seasonally.
You'll find pub classics on the starters, like chicken liver parfait and homemade soup, before delving into the main event - the Sunday roast.
We love a pub that gives you both mashed AND roasted potatoes, which the Shibden Mill Inn does, along with roast seasonal veg and a towering Yorkshire pudding.
The Sunday roast at the Shibden Mill InnChicken liver parfait, and soup Chocolate fondant with torched marshmallowInside the Shibden Mill Inn
There's roasted salt-aged sirloin of beef, cooked perfectly pink (though they're happy to give it a bit longer if you prefer your meat to not be blushing); or an excellent wedge of belly pork with crispy crackling.
And on the side, a portion of cauliflower cheese that is actually more cheese than cauliflower. Perfect.
Puddings are a nice mix of heavy winter favourites and lighter, fruitier desserts - but we go full stodge, with a chocolate fondant dessert topped with torched marshmallow, salted caramel, and sugared pecans, and have no regrets.
If you want to replicate this Sunday walk and roast, you can see the full circular route here.
Sophie Smith -
23rd March 2022 
