Over on Park Row in Leeds sits Argentinian steakhouse Gaucho, home to one of the very best bottomless brunch deals in the city.
Every Saturday, the restaurant serves a ninety-minute Electro Brunch deal giving you unlimited drinks and food - and yes, it's not exactly new but it's still one of the most indulgent offers we've seen to date.
For £57.50. you'll be treated to endless, free-flowing cocktails and as many of their 'brunch feast' dishes as you can muster - including several indulgent pudding options to finish, which put an Argentine twist on British favourites like banana bread and Eton mess.
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Of course, there's steak and eggs on the menu here and at somewhere like Gaucho that is a must. Known for its wet-aged beef, the cuts of steak are so supple and soft here you could cut through them with a butter knife.
Advised to be enjoyed no more well-cooked than medium-rare, if you're a big steak lover then this dish alone - served simply with chimichurri and a fried egg - is worth coming to the brunch for (and that's before we even get into the electro beats, the excellent drinks choices, and all the other menu options).
Promising 'a fusion of cool beats, melodic tunes and bassy rhythms', throughout your brunch session you can expect the best, curated house music from a selection of the hottest local DJs.
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As for drinks, think endless cocktails like Aperol spritz, pornstar martinis, Elder spritz, and bloody marys, plus staples like bottled lager, Ketel One peach and orange vodka with soda, Jack Daniels no.7 and lemonade or the house Domaine Chandon (Argentinian sparkling wine).
Other dishes to feast on here include the likes of stuffed burrata with a truffle-infused tomato salad, or the Choripan sandwich (chorizo sausage, chimichurri mayo, crispy shallots, brioche roll).
Elsewhere, you'll find smashed avocado on toasted rye bread served with a poached egg and salsa criolla, creamed chilli mushrooms on toast, eggs royale, and a maple bacon sandwich served with tomato jam on fresh crusty bread.
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Even better, there's also pudding - just so you can finish on a sweet note.
Choose (or don't choose, it's all bottomless after all) between everyone's lockdown favourite, banana bread, served here with passionfruit and a dulce mousse, or opt for the dulce Eton mess, laden with berry compote, dulce mousse, meringue.
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Usually, Gaucho's Electro brunch is held between 11am and 4pm every Saturday, but during January 2022 things are starting a little later at 12pm.
Priced at £57.50 per person for unlimited food and cocktails, there's no party booking limit- but if your party is 8 or more you may end up seated on separate tables.
To find out more and book, visit the Gaucho Electro Brunch website here. View the full menu here.
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Leeds
A popular Caribbean street food restaurant is coming to Leeds this spring
Get ready to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean as Jerk Junction is gearing up to open in Leeds.
The street food favourite has made waves in the foodie scene over in Manchester and Liverpool, so it's only right that its making its way into Trinity Kitchen.
Jerk Junction specialises in authentic Caribbean flavours, from dumplings and jerk chicken to curried goat and rice and peas, it's all flame-grilled and packed with island spices.
It is expected to open this spring.
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Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “We’re so excited to be welcoming Jerk Junction to Trinity Kitchen and we’re sure it will prove very popular. Bringing an authentic Caribbean flavour to Leeds, it’s the perfect new addition and complements our already stellar line-up of street food vendors.”
Jake Shaffi, founder at Jerk Junction, said: “Jerk Junction is all about real Caribbean food and culture. Everything we do is rooted in Jamaican tradition, from bold spices and authentic cooking to dishes that bring people together.
“For us, food is family. From our kitchen to every person who comes to our counter, we want people to feel the warmth, the energy and the spirit of the islands. We can’t wait to bring those authentic flavours and good vibes to Trinity Kitchen.”
The announcement follows news that the UK’s largest independent boutique bowling brand Lane7, and footwear retailers schuh and Footasylum, would be opening at Trinity Leeds later this year, whilst the LEGO Store will be relocating to a larger space within the shopping centre.
Posting to their social media, The Maven said: "When news broke The Maven could close its doors at the end of March, the reaction across the city was immediate. The response from customers, bartenders, and hospitality operators showed just how much this bar means to Leeds.
"For nearly 15 years, The Maven has been one of the city’s most loved cocktail destinations and a true institution within the local bar scene.
"When we told you about its potential closure we were flooded with support and interest from across the hospitality community. In the days that followed, several Leeds-based operators stepped forward with genuine offers to buy the venue and keep the bar alive.
"At a time when our industry is too often filled with stories of closures, today brings a little hope - a story about a community stepping up to protect something it values.
"The reports that The Maven would close at the end of March are now firmly in the past: The Maven Lives.
"Thanks to the passion of the Leeds hospitality community and the loyalty of its guests, the bar will continue to be part of the city’s nightlife story. More details about the next chapter for The Maven will be shared soon."
The Hoot -
14th January 2022 
