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.
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Georgina Pellant -
23rd November 2021 
