The 'punk-inspired' chicken wing restaurant Cult Wing is opening up in Leeds and offering some pretty unique staff incentives.
Coming soon to the Merrion Centre, Cult Wing promises not to be just your average chicken shop.
Celebrating freedom and raw individuality, the new foodie hot spot will be kitted out with bags of style through the funky decor, style of service and unique menu.
And it doesn't just stop there, Cult Wing are now hiring and have stated that they will pay for their employees to have a tattoo worth up to £500 after working with them for 6 months, pretty cool right?
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So whether you're after a multicoloured chicken wing on your arm or a pint of craft beer on your leg, the company will pay for the art to be engraved on your skin forever.
Other amazing incentives include a free meal per shift, a free drink every Friday and Saturday night and invites to exclusive staff parties.
So, what else can you expect at Cult Wing? As the name suggests there'll be fantastic chicken wings which guests can personalise to their own desired spice level.
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Pick from mild to extra hot or opt for unique flavours like ‘Rock Chick Chipotle’, ‘BBQ Bones’ and ‘Skulldive Herb’- all of which give an idea of the cool rock and roll aesthetic expected from the new restaurant.
Drinks wise there will be tequila flights, quirky cocktails and an extensive range of craft beers on offer to wash it all down with.
Image: Cult Wing
Whilst the restaurant has confirmed that they will be opening in the Merrion centre late September, the exact opening date is yet to be confirmed.
But if you're after a new job in the industry and also have your eye on a hip, new piece of ink then why not kill two birds with one stone and join the Cult (Wing).
More information can be found here on their website.
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
Clementine Hall
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.”
Clementine Hall -
19th August 2022 
