Trinity Kitchen has announced its latest street food stalls for the festive season, welcoming five exciting new vendors and a DJ to its roster just in time for Christmas.
The shopping centre's street food kitchen will welcome Luigi Street Food, Spuds and Bros, Nelly’s Barn, Bombay Grab and The Pickled Porker to its street food kitchen line-up, with the new vendors joining Trinity Kitchen’s permanent vendors.
Trinity Kitchen’s lively atmosphere will also see live DJs playing music on Thursday evenings, from 6pm to 9pm throughout the festive period.
Image: Spuds and Bros
Taking over the bespoke street food van, converted from an old Peugeot J7 will beThe Pickled Porker. Specialising in smokehouse classics using free-range and locally-reared produce, everything on the menu is smoked for a minimum of 12 hours over applewood, oak and hickory wood chips for maximum flavour.
Nelly’s Barn, meanwhile, will be cooking up 28-day, dry-aged beef burgers with double-tasty cheddar - whilst their vegan kitchen offers guests plant-based southern fried chick'n with gravy and sauces to give an extra zing.
Poutine heroes Spuds and Bros will also be back by popular demand, serving their Christmas special The Brother Christmas Poutine, alongside their traditional range with a variety of different toppings and the option of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian gravy.
Traditional Poutine, smokey bacon, chicken, crispy onions, chives and baconnaise / Image: Spud and Bros / The Chuck Norris
Luigi Street Food is also joining the line-up in their custom van, serving folded calzone-style pizzas with a range of different fillings alongside mouth-watering cheese and tomato fried risotto balls.
And last but definitely not least,Bombay Grab will offer the chance to indulge in British classics with an Indian-inspired twist. Think crispy julienne fries seasoned with chunky chaat masala, tandoori fried chicken strips with ruby ketchup and cumin mayo, and the 'Rajasthan bacon naan' with cream cheese and tomato chutney.
Trinity Kitchen rotates several new food retailers every few months, offering visitors a mix of different restaurants, bars and street food vans.
Hot Nutella on pizza from Luigis / Image: Luigis Street Food
Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Kitchen, said: “We are pleased to announce our latest changeover here at Trinity Kitchen, welcoming a variety of new vendors who are arriving with a range of new dishes for guests to enjoy.
“We’re sure that there will be something for everyone to try, and now with live DJs on Thursdays, we are turning up the entertainment levels, too.”
The new arrivals will be at Trinity Kitchen trading alongside permanent outlets Archie’s, Pho, Rola Wala, Tortilla, Pizzaluxe, Absurd Bird and Doner Shack.
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
Inside FaceGym – Leeds’ newest facial fitness studio loved by celebrities
Clementine Hall
We hope you're ready for your workout, because FaceGym has landed in Leeds.
You may be wondering...what on earth is Facegym? And to be fair, you've got a point.
FaceGym, as they themselves describe it, a 'non-invasive fitness studio concept for the face' using high-intensity facial massage, hand manipulation, and electrical muscle stimulation technology to tone, lift, and sculpt the face without surgery.
Sounds pretty fancy if you ask us, and it feels just as fancy from the moment you step through the door.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Unsurprisingly, it's loved by celebrities worldwide who are looking to get snatched and ditch their gua sha.
Currently occupying five standalone stores in London, one in Cambridge as well as a pop-up in Space NK in Selfridges Manchester, FaceGym will be opening this Friday 18 September inside the coveted Victoria Gate, taking over a 1,772 square foot studio.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The space really does look like a gym, ditching the standard beauty salon aesthetic for an American-style gym interior complete with the iconic red FaceGym balls all over the place.
A signature sculpt costs £110 for a 45 minute treatment, so it's definitely a treat if you're looking to have skin that can reflect the sun and cheekbones for days.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Angelo Castello, chief executive at Facegym, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Facegym to Leeds and to open in the beautiful Victoria Gate. The city has a thriving beauty, wellness, and retail scene, making it the perfect location for our next studio.
“We’ve seen growing demand from customers across Yorkshire, and we can’t wait to introduce even more people to the benefits of facial fitness.”
You can find out more and book a treatment at FaceGym via their website here.
Georgina Pellant -
23rd November 2021 
