Leeds is about to get a whole lot fluffier and it's all thanks to our favourite cheesy team.
It's no surprise that we're The Cheesy Living Co.'s biggest fans.
Whatever they do, and whatever they turn their attention to, turns to absolute gold dust. And we're sure this new venture will be no different.
We've only just gotten over the news that they're opening up a new Cheesy over in Pudsey, but now they're opening up another site in Leeds and it's going to be a little bit different - but still as brilliant, obviously.
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Introducing Fold, a focacceria and bakery that will be providing all the bakes for their numerous sites across the city (which will equal to three once their new spot in Pudsey opens its doors).
And in the future welcoming punters in for fluffy focaccia bakes, coffee and all that good stuff.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, the team said: "We picked up the keys to our new unit today & although there’s loads to do before we’re open for business, here’s a little taste of whats to come...
"@foldfocacceria will be our new much bigger & better ‘in-house’ bakery for all of the bread, bagels & sweet treats that we use / sell across our sites.
"Longer term, we want to open up to the public for grab & go sarnies, coffee & whatever other delicious things our bakery team are making that day + maybe even offer some wholesale products.
"We’re able to do this because people have never stopped supporting us, which is why we feel it’s our duty to try to keep improving & be the best we possibly can.
"It’s still just us, as proudly independent as ever - so to say this is a dream come true would be pretty damn accurate x"
We're absolutely chuffed for them and can't wait to follow along the journey of Fold, we're sure it's going to be completely epic.
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.
Image: The Manc Group
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 -
25th February 2025 
