There's another handful of Trinity Kitchen residencies on the horizon, and we've got plenty of familiar faces to choose from…
Just in time for the summer season, Trinity Kitchen has announced an exciting line-up of street food vendors for you to choose from.
There's the return of some old school favourites as well as a brand new burger vendor which we absolutely can't wait to sample.
The new arrivals will be available to try at Trinity Kitchen from Tuesday July 22 for the next nine weeks, so you've got plenty of time to decide on your favourites.
Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “We are thrilled to introduce our new line-up of street food vendors, including some guest favourites returning alongside a new burger vendor as well as the permanent residency from ThatZiki. There’s something for all guests to enjoy at Trinity Kitchen this summer.”
Keep reading to find out who's setting up shop inside Trinity...
Yoi Fried Chicken
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The Pan-Asian fried goodness from Yoi Fried Chicken is absolutely worth taking a trip to Trinity Kitchen for. Taking over the black shipping container for the next nine weeks, expect everything from the classic fried chicken baos and burgers to creamy peanut satay and Katsu curry mayo.
Cheesy Chip Shop
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From the masterminds behind the Cheesy Living Co. comes the Cheesy Chip Shop, which is serving exactly what it says on the tin...proper cheesy chips.
This fantastic invention was born last year and it took the city by storm, so we can assure you that there'll be some pretty hefty queues for these carby, cheesy delights.
Expect mega cheese pulls, perfectly crisp yet fluffy chips and explosions of flavour from their exciting menu – guaranteed to cure any hangover in an instant.
Yard Dog
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Another vendor returning to the scene is Yard Dog who will be dishing out plenty of juicy hot dogs and lashings of creamy mac and cheese.
Burgerarti
The new burger vendor entering Trinity Kitchen will be serving up mouth-watering smash burgers with stacked patties and loaded fries. You just can't get any better then that can you really.
Hong Bao Asian Street Food
Corn Cakes. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Hong Bao Asian Street Food is going to be your go-to option for all things tempura. Expect a range of dishes served up from the little van, including the likes of pork skewers, veggie tempura and a whole load of different curries.
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Salon Madre – a new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Leeds this month
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.”
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23rd July 2024 
