Tower Works on Leeds' South Bank is to be the home of a brand-new monthly market.
And we're very excited about it indeed, because who doesn't love a good mooch around a market?
The team behind the award-winning North Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley and Riverside Food and Drink Festivals have collaborated with Mustard Wharf to create this community-focused market.
Opening its doors for the first time at the end of August at Tower Works on Leeds’ South Bank, get ready for fantastic street food, drink, music and entertainment.
Taking place on Thursday 29 August - Sunday 1 September, it's the perfect spot to meet up with friends and do a spot of shopping whilst indulging in some delicious street food.
Michael Johnston, North Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby & Ilkley Food & Drink Festival organiser, speaks about the new venture: "We're thrilled to host this event at the picturesque Tower Works.
"With top-notch food and drink vendors from across the north, it's shaping up to be the perfect place to indulge in some genuine fun. I love the Venetian towers overlooking the site too - they add a unique charm you won't find anywhere else in the city.
“We’re so excited to see Tower Works become a venue for community events – this is how we designed it to be used, it always felt like the right decision to share this iconic location for events with the wider community.
"We’ve been hosting some great events already at Mustard Wharf for our residents, so this is just the next chapter in the story of Tower Works. We’ve been busy creating a fun, friendly community and we can’t wait for our residents to have an event like this on their doorstep so they can share this great new area with their friends!”
Paul Winterburn, Mustard Wharf, said: “We are delighted to have played such a pivotal role in creating a sense of place at Tower Works. Working with the team behind Tower Works Street Fest, it’s great to have been able to help bring the courtyard space to life. We’re really looking forward to attending the first event and pleased to play a small role in raising further awareness of the Southbank regeneration area.”
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National food critic crowns Leeds restaurant as one of his top three in Britain
Renowned food critic Jay Rayner is singing his praises about a certain Leeds restaurant.
And it's probably a restaurant you've walked past time and time again, but have never thought to pop in.
Named Sous Le Nez, this independent French-inspired bistro and wine bar is tucked away in the basement of Quebec House on Quebec Street, right in the heart of the city centre.
Translating roughly as "under the nose", it's particularly fitting as its food and wine is now being hailed as some of the best in Britain by Jay Rayner himself.
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Feeding the people of Leeds since 1991, has some of the best food in the city been under our nose this whole time?
Appearing on the Routes LNER podcast hosted by Jenni Falconer, Rayner was asked about his favourite three restaurants in Britain to which Sous Le Nez got a very special mention.
Jay Rayner said: “Sous Le Nez, an old stager in Leeds that has been there a very long time.
“Great wine list. Nothing on the menu will surprise you but it is done very very well.”
Elsewhere on the podcast, he gives a very quick shoutout Domo in Sheffield (also now in Leeds) for their special Lobster on toast.
It's safe to say that Jay loves a bit of Leeds, back in January he gave The Highland Laddie a glowing review hailing it 'the pub that refuses to die' and in 2024 he labeled Zucco in Meanwood 'the perfect Italian'.
High, high praise indeed. You can listen to the podcast here and you can find out more about the fabulous Sous Le Nez here.
Popular Yorkshire burger chain to move into old Five Guys site in Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
From one burger chain to the next...
The big Five Guys site on Duncan Street by The Corn Exchange has been empty for quite some time now, after the chain moved into a new premises on the top floor of Trinity Shopping Centre.
But now, a new burger joint is taking its place.
Urban Fresh Burger was born back in 2017 over in Doncaster and has since built a cult following across Yorkshire, opening a total of five sites.
Their selling point is offering a 'healthier' style of burger using fresh and local ingredients, all of which are fully customisable and made to order.
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But don't just take our word for it, here's how Urban Fresh Burger describe themselves: "A healthier choice with flawless flavour, our signature smashed burgers and hand-cut fresh fries keep customers coming back.
"Our secret sauce? Choosing only the freshest, best quality ingredients from local suppliers. It’s a commitment we’ve held true to since day one, and one we’ll never compromise on."
So, what can you expect to see on the menu? Of course - burgers. We're talking beef burgers, chicken burgers and veggie burgers that come with free unlimited toppings so you can stack yours to your heart's desire.
Choose from a huge list such as lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, coleslaw, onion, grilled mushrooms - the list really does go.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find chicken tenders, boneless wings, mozzarella sticks and milkshakes.
Pretty much, they're bringing everything you're craving on your next cheat day to Duncan Street, and we're sure it's going to go down a storm. We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we find out.
Find out more about what to expect from Urban Fresh Burger here.
Clementine Hall -
15th August 2024 
