A new all-day drinking and dining kitchen is to open in an historic building in Leeds next week.
'& Company' will open its new venue on June 18 in the Grade II-listed 10-12 East Parade.
Open for dining, drinks, and weekend socialising, it features an outdoor courtyard and a selection of grazing options to enjoy throughout the day.
One of the pizzas on the menu at new opening &Company / Image: & Company
There are three different menus on, too.
The 'from 8' focuses on the work crowd, promising to "have the coffee machine on, our chefs ready to kickstart your day with fresh, hearty plates to get you going." Think cold brew coffee, fresh pastries and wholesome breakfast dishes.
The 'from noon' features some lovely-looking sourdough pizzas, topped with the likes of sausage and fennel, nduja and pimento peppers, or squash and vegan mozzarella. Other tempting plates include beef burgers, teriyaki tofu, chicken Milanese and sea bream with dill, fennel, lemon and tomato.
Alongside these is a selection of salads, sandwiches, and small plates ranging from burrata to beer-battered cod. There's also a small menu catering to children and an extensive drinks list spanning cocktails, wine, beers and more.
The team at &Company outside their Liverpool site / Image: & Company
& Company already has a well established site in Liverpool, this new opening will be its first in Leeds.
Helen Gibbons, head of operations at & Company, said: "We're so excited about bringing our offering to Leeds, just in time for a summer that's sure to be one to remember after this challenging period.
"We're serving the highest quality food and drink with a casual ease, and ensuring our guest's comfort is always a priority, for every occasion. From a quick breakfast before a big meeting, lunch with friends, or after-work dinner and drinks, & Company at 10-12 East Parade is the destination of choice for any occasion.
"We're delighted to be opening in Leeds, and we can't wait to welcome our guests for a well-deserved good time after a challenging period for everyone."
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Horsforth Brewery to takeover and save beloved Ilkley tap house
A renowned brewery have announced that they will be taking over the reigns of a popular craft beer bottle shop in Ilkley.
Fuggle & Golding opened in 2015 on Leeds road in Ilkley and quickly grew a loyal following with locals and visitors alike.
Sadly they announced last month that their last day of trading would be Saturday 28 February, news which was met with huge disappointment.
However this is no longer the case, as Horsforth Brewery is set to reopen the venue on Wednesday. Hooray!
Announcing the welcomed news to Instagram, Horsforth Brewery wrote: "When we saw they were going to close we were determined to not lose another great venue from the local beer scene.
"We owe a massive thank you to George and the landlord for getting a deal across the line in quick order.
"We’re going to take a few days to put our stamp on the place and then we will be open on Wednesday!"
"Obviously we will be stocking our beers here but as anyone who knows will know, we love the beer scene so we will continue to have a good amount of guest beer on as well. We’ll even been joining in with the biggest beer launches from around the country.
"Want to know the best news? We’re doing this solo. No outside interests, no investors, no debt. In the current climate being able to organically grow like this is so so hard and it’s thanks to all our team that we’ve been able to do this.
"We’ve always been determined to grow our business in a healthy and sustainable way; it may have (absolutely has) been tough over the years but we’ve got ourselves in a position to take us to the next level in a sustainable way."
Beloved late night Leeds cocktail bar The Maven announces permanent closure
Clementine Hall
"After years of late nights, strong cocktails, and incredible stories; The Maven will close its doors"
It's a sad day for the Leeds night life scene, as a beloved speakeasy bar has today announced that it will be closing its doors for good.
The Maven has been a firm favourite for many years with those looking to enjoy some experimental and expertly made cocktails.
Hidden behind an unassuming door at the top of Call Lane, it was a great spot to visit if you were looking for something that little bit special.
Announcing the news to their social media, The Maven said: "From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for being our guests over the years and promise that until then, we'll do our best to give you the best nights out on Call Lane."
Georgina Pellant -
8th June 2021 
