'It's ticked every single box, it's a sold ten from me without a shadow of a doubt'.
Pittafan is a new Greek takeaway in Oakwood that's attracted a fair bit of attention recently - and internet sensation Danny Malin is now the latest to find out what the hype is about.
Rate My Takeaway YouTuber Danny Malin paid the Greek takeout and shared that he was seriously impressed by the results in last week's video.
The Head Chef here has worked for over eighteen years around the Greek Islands and on the mainland to gather ideas and flavours - resulting in a truly authentic menu for us here in Leeds.
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The Mixed Grill tempted Danny Malin as it combines the best of the meats onto one plate. Expect a generous serving of pork gyros, chicken souvlaki, lamb kebab and chops as well as pitta bread, chips, tzatziki and mixed salad.
Costing £15.95, the YouTuber alluded that the dish was great value for money, describing the dish as 'full of flavour with a nice bit of seasoning'.
Taste testing the menu, with 'bits of marinated chicken and peppers, cooked to perfection with a little crunch for the charred bits', the takeaway received a perfect score of ten from Danny Malin, with lots of snippets throughout the eighteen minute video explaining 'It's ticked every single box, it's a sold ten from me without a shadow of a doubt' and that he could 'have this every day of the week'.
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Elsewhere on the menu you'll find a huge selection of gyros, 'monster' wraps, burgers and Greek pastries, including a chocolate mousse which also received the YouTuber's seal of approval.
Pittafan is open every day of the week from 12 - 11pm on Roundhay Road, Oakwood and available on Deliveroo for those looking to taste test the mixed grill from the comfort of their own homes.
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Salon Madre – a new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Leeds this month
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
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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.”
Sophie Smith -
10th April 2023 
