Big Buns are back in The Brewery Tap with a brand spanking new menu and boy oh boy, it does not disappoint.
You know when you're just craving a proper burger? Well, if that's you right now then make your way to Big Buns where they'll make all your burger dreams come true.
Located inside The Brewery Tap on New Station Street, it's the perfect spot to catch up with friends, have a drink and chow down on some tasty, delicious food.
Their new menu is truly a showstopper, featuring a massive list of burgers, loaded fries, wings and even a cheeky dessert which is definitely worth saving room for.
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First up we tried the Clucky Buffalo, in between a pillowy brioche bun was tender chicken encapsulated in a crunchy crispy batter, dunked in a sauce which was terrifically tangy and had the perfect amount of zing to get your tastebuds dancing.
If chicken isn't your thing then The Don'ner could be the one for you, featuring a double smash beef patty piled high with delicious pieces of gourmet Donner meat, if you can get your chops around it then you're in for an absolute treat.
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There's also a Planty burger on the menu which is just as juicy and flavourful as the meat, you can opt for the Blue Cheese topping or the Frenchy which consists of ooey, gooey caramelised onions. All of the burgers come with shredded iceberg lettuce, American cheese and pickles, so all the flavours balance out effortlessly and we promise you won't be reaching for the ketchup.
Now, have you ever tried Katsu Gravy? Because we highly suggest you do. Big Buns are offering it in the form of Katsu Loaded Fries which are drenched in it and topped with crispy chicken pieces, fresh chillies and house cheese sauce.
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Or you can get a pot on the side and dip anything and everything in it, or you can just drink it straight from the pot but you might get some funny looks.
Oh and make sure you leave room for The Sweety Bun, a pillowy brioche bun oozing with Nutella, covered in Biscoff crumbs and drizzled with sticky honey. It’ll get messy but trust us, it is 100% worth it.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
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Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
Clementine Hall
Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Clementine Hall -
21st October 2022 
