Hooyah burger has teamed up with the infamous Rhinos for a limited edition special.
Leeds Rhinos x Hooyah burgers is going to be the one-weekend-only special that allows you to celebrate National Burger Day and our own sporting team at the same time.
Available tomorrow from 11.30am, on National Burger Day with 50% off, the Leeds Rhinos burger will be served up all weekend long until Sunday 28 August 2022, available exclusively on Deliveroo.
The Leeds Rhinos burger launches on National Burger Day. / Image: Supplied
And this isn't just a branding arrangement where the players never actually try the burger, Leeds Rhinos men's first team players have taste tested this limited-editional special, including the likes of Tom Holroyd, James Donaldson, Liam Tindall and rising star Max Simpson have all given the burger their official ‘Rhinos hoof’ of approval.
The ingredients for this mouth-watering creation have been handpicked to pay homage to Leeds Rhinos team, but have also been inspired by the Yorkshire city itself, and local ingredients have been selected for the occasion.
Think two beef and sausage patties locally sourced meat from local butcher legends Malcolm Michaels Butchers, before being topped with a layer of streaky bacon and that's before we've even considered the pun-related toppings.
The burger will be available exclusively on Deliveroo. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
We're talking fresh 'Sezer' salad, melted American Montgomery 'Jack Sinfield' cheese, and handmade smoky BBQ chipotle Rhino sauce to give the burger extra flavour before it's finished off with an 'Ash' Brown and a fried egg in an onion ring hidden under the toasted sesame brioche 'James Donalds-bun'.
Kruise Leeming, Leeds Rhinos Captain said: “This burger represents Leeds Rhinos perfectly, it is full of hidden surprises like us on match day! From the double meat pattie and melted cheese to the hidden hash brown and fried egg in an onion ring - you’ll definitely want to TRY this at home, it is scrummy!”
The Leeds Rhinos team have 'try-ed and tested' this one. / Image: Supplied
Grab yours by searching Hooyah Burgers on Deliveroo from Thursday 25 August with 50% off NationaL Burger Day for just £5.50, and then £10.99 thereafter until Sunday 28 August 2022.
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Big name restaurant closes Leeds city centre site after seven years
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Sophie Smith -
24th August 2022 
