The Trinity Kitchen has had a facelift this month, and tempted five new food vendors to the space in the process.
The major rebrand has 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. Although they're all worth visiting, the sunshine yellow Citreon caught our eye for all the right reasons.
The huge van decked out with a full-size working kitchen for the traders to use is currently inhabited by The Yorkshire Cheese Grill: stocking true Yorkshire meals using local produce.
The Yorkshire Cheese Grill is a true blessing for those working in the city centre searching for reasonably-priced hot food for their lunchtime meal. Expect cheese toasties, halloumi sarnies and cheesy chips aplenty, all with true Yorkshire names that sound all the more crisp when spoken with the true accent.
If you're looking for something a little different that champions Yorkshire produce, the Chuffin' Eck is our recommendation: it's a cheese toastie in a naan bread. Original? You know it. Delicious? We couldn't get enough.
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This fine combination of flavours brings the best of Yorkshire out in its cheese choices and combines it with traditional curry staples and spices. Think Fountains Gold and Yorkshire Double Blend with mango chutney, fresh red chili, spring onion, coriander, garlic and cumin all grilled between two thick slices of naan bread.
The concept can't be found anywhere else, as far as we're aware- and it only makes up one of the ten options available from the food truck, so there's plenty for you to try over The Yorkshire Cheese Grill's nine week stint at Trinity Kitchen.
The Fill Thi Boots is your classic toastie dish that shouldn't be skipped upon your visit. It's a Fountains Gold Cheddar and Yorkshire Double Blend with sweet red onion chutney and English mustard, all grilled and toasted between two slices of fresh Yorkshire bloomer.
Vegans needn't skip out this van, there's a grilled vegan version with vegan cheese and garlic spinach cream for you to get your hands on too.
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To get the full menu and have a bite of these unique toasties, head over to Trinity Kitchen throughout February and March to visit the Yorkshire Cheese Grill.
If you're lucky, you might spot the travelling toastie van out and about in Leeds too: there's plenty of pop-ups, including those at Leeds Docks and Chow Down where you can try out some good ol' fashioned Yorkshire-based foodie goodness.
Forget what you know about sausages, because Piper's Sheffield is changing the game.
There's no denying that us Brits love a good sausage.
It's a porky staple that crops up in our diet in numerous forms: sausage and mash, sausage rolls, sausage sandwiches - their versatility is truly inspiring.
But there's one person who loves them more than most, and that's the lovely Nick from Piper's Artisan Sausage.
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Located in Crosspool, Piper's is a sort of butchers/deli that specialise in, well, sausages.
They have an ever-changing menu of bangers that are inspired by recipes and flavours from across the globe.
From a roasted butternut squash sausage and a Vietnamese Nem Muong to a pepperoni pizza-inspired sausage, you'll never want to eat a Cumberland ever again.
They even stock a selection of veggie sausages so no one has to miss out on the sausage party (sorry, I had to).
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You can buy the sausages raw to take home, perfect for barbecue season if you ask us.
But they also make their own sausage rolls, sandwiches, sauces and plenty more, all using ingredients prepared in-house.
Nick and Libby also smoke their own ham in the back and make their own lasagna which is basically famous at this point, if you're not feeling sausages that day.
So if you're looking to stock up for your next BBQ or after trying something different with your mash, all whilst supporting a local business, then Piper's is the spot for you.
They're stocking high quality products unlike anything you'll find in a supermarket, and we're very lucky to have them here in our city.
An award-winning Leeds restaurant is now serving sandwiches from a street-side hatch
Clementine Hall
One of Leeds' top restaurants has unveiled a brand-new concept brilliantly named 'Here Comes The Bun'.
The Swine Bistro in Headingley is about as perfect as a neighbourhood bistro gets.
Run by husband and wife team Jo and Stu Myers, the cooking comes from the heart, with a menu focused on brilliant produce, seasonal flavours and sustainability. All served in a beautiful, cosy space with around 30 covers.
Back when they were located on North Street in the city centre, to survive during the dreaded lockdown they opened up a sandwich concept named 'Here Comes The Bun' (what a name by the way).
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The concept was simple, serving up delicious hot takeaway sandwiches all served in pillowy potato rolls made in-house.
And now the concept is back and better than ever, as Here Comes The Bun is now operating from a street-side hatch just moments away from their restaurant.
There's some core staple items as well as rotating specials meaning you'll be back week after week to find your favourite.
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On the core menu you'll find an absolutely stellar brekkie bun powerful enough to wipe out any hangover, and of course your classic fried chicken burger which is crispy, juicy and just downright perfect.
On our visit, the specials included a lamb merguez roll with a sausage patty, harissa mayo, chermoula and slaw as well as a chicken fried steak roll with country gravy.
Whatever the specials are, just know that they'll be absolutely class.
They're currently open every Friday and Sunday, and all you have to do is order via their website, turn up at the hatch, ring the bell and collect your buns. And as if by magic, you'll be treated to the best sandwich you've ever eaten.
Sophie Smith -
14th February 2022 
