After a successful year of pop-ups and residencies in and around the city centre, the Dijon Boys have sadly announced they will be stopping all operations.
We first heard of the Dijon Boys almost a year ago to this day, tucked away inside a cosy cocktail bar in the heart of Meanwood, the team of three were cooking up a storm and making a tasty name for themselves.
With ever-changing specials and a considered menu of seafood, meat dishes, veggie options and dessert small plates, their food soon became a hit and we'd return time and time again to see what delicious forkfuls they'd be serving.
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At just 22 years old, the trio of chefs were showcasing a new way of dining and their showstopping flavours meant they were serving to busy tables full of hungry punters night in, night out.
From their residency at Number 8 cocktails to pop-ups at city centre favourites such as Watermark, Roland's and Shears Yard - they have gone from strength to strength and have gained a loyal fanbase who will flock to whatever kitchen they're dominating.
But sadly, all good things must come to an end and announcing to Instagram last night, Tuesday 3 October, the Dijon Boys will be stopping all operations as of Monday 16 October.
The post read: "A bittersweet end…Our amazing journey as the dijonboys is unfortunately coming to an end. It is with a lot of sadness but excitement for the next chapter we will be completely stopping all operations from October 16th.
"We want to keep this short and sweet and just say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us a long the way. We’ve made the most amazing memories and met a lot of great people who have inspired us and made our journey extra special...I’m sure we will be back but for now farewell."
The post was inundated with good luck and farewell messages, wishing the Dijon Boys good luck in their upcoming endeavours whatever they may be.
The Dijon Boys will be missed by Leeds' food scene, but we're positive this won't be the last we hear from them.
Madre is one of those few restaurants that has been making us jealous of Manchester for years - but finally, it’s Leeds’ turn.Â
A couple of months after the launch of Salon Madre, a colourful pool hall and taqueria, it’s time for Leeds to welcome its sister restaurant.Â
Madre will open its doors on Wellington Place this week, promising to educate us all in the art of ‘sobremesa’, which means to linger at the table long after the meal is over.Â
And trust us, after popping in for a sneak peek today, you won’t be in a rush to leave this place.Â
The unit has been totally transformed by the Madre team - it’s all jagged angles on the tables and soft curves on the walls, with a colour palette that goes all the way from deep terracotta to neon green.Â
From an open kitchen you can see the team constructing tacos and piling oysters with jalapeño mignonette and salsa brava.Â
The menu is split neatly into four sections - snacks (elote, wings, Caesar salad and guac); raw (oysters, tuna tostadas, and aguachile); tacos (including birria); and parilla (wood-fired dishes like BBQ octopus and slow cooked lamb breast).
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Pull up a seat at a tile-topped table and you can expect to dig into everything from rich Oaxacan-inspired moles and salsas to Baja-style mariscos and Sonoran grilled meats.
Pop down on a Tuesday and you can take advantage of Madre’s two-for-one taco deal - we can’t really think of a better evening than tucking into dinner at Madre before heading across the road for happy hour margs and a game of pool at Salon Madre.Â
Madre is brought to the city by the teams behind London’s famous Breddos Tacos and esteemed Liverpudlian eatery Belzan.
Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
Clementine Hall -
4th October 2023 
