You read that right, Leeds' favourite Mexican spot is bankrolling a student for an entire year.
It seems that Boojum not only make incredible burritos and burrito bowls, but they're also good at being super, super generous and handing out cash apparently.
And that's because they're offering to bankroll one lucky student for an entire year.
The prize is a guaranteed £500 every single month for 12 months (a whopping 6,000 in total) plus free Boojum for a year.
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And there really is no strings attached. The cash will land straight in the winner’s bank account to spend however they like, whether it’s booking a holiday, covering rent or buying a round of shots for their entire year group at the student union.
It's safe to say that after opening on the corner of Merrion Street and Woodhouse Lane in Leeds last year, Boojum has gained a real cult following so this is a perfect way of saying thank you.
The competition is open to all Leeds students, and you've got until Sunday 5 October to enter.
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David Maxwell, CEO of Boojum, commented: “University life is tough on the wallet and students have always been at the heart of Boojum. We wanted to do something meaningful to support them this year, and Bankrolled by Boojum is the result.
"£500 a month plus free burritos for 12 months will set the lucky winner up for an unforgettable year, with Boojum fuel to keep them going.”
Alongside the coveted prize, Boojum will also be randomly selecting a winner every day of Freshers to bag a £50 gift card, students just need to have a Boojum app account and they’ll be automatically entered.
It really is a win, win situation.
To enter, all you have to do is follow the instructions on the Boojum website. Good luck!
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 -
17th September 2025 
