This is bottomless brunch like you've never seen it before.
Entering a curry house is a true experience, unmatched by any other cuisine. We all know the feeling of walking in, breathing in the first scent of undetermined but delectable spices before finding your way to your table, mouth drooling as you pass through a sea of tables piled high with curries aplenty, rice bowls and naan hanging from just about every single corner.
At Tharavadu, you'll still get your usual curry order- except here you're served with the only Indian to feature on the Michelin-guide in 2019 with a menu loved by no less than the former Indian Cricket Captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma and Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln.
And that's all before you've set your sight on the foodie options here.
The award-winning restaurant is just moments from Leeds Train Station. / Image: Tharavadu
The star-studded customers and endless accolades, including an Oliver Award and Good Food Guide recommendation, speak for themselves.
Now, the award-winning restaurant is serving up one of Leeds' greatest past times in the heart of the city centre.
Every Saturday, beginning this weekend on Saturday 14 May 2022, Tharavadu will be offering a bottomless brunch with unlimited booze and thali bowls to offer the best of their Keralan cuisine to the masses.
Thali bowls are available as veggie or meat servings. / Image: Tharavadu
Meat and veggie thali is served up in sharing-style bowls alongside the curryhouse favourite lagers like Cobra and Kingfisher alongside a Kirstall Brewery exclusive named Somarasam.
Meaning 'drink of the gods', it's a refreshing 4% pilsner that was exclusively created by Kirkstall Brewery just 15 minutes from the Mill Hill restaurant to compliment the flavoursome menu.
In addition to these standout options, there's a choice of either house red or white wine, as well as gin and tonics for a whopping two hours.
Somarasam is a draught pilsner. / Image: Tharavadu
Served 12pm - 2pm every Saturday, this is going to be a hugely popular option for those looking for a bottomless brunch with a difference in the city centre without having to compromise on the quality of their food for the sake of unlimited booze.
At a respectable price of £29.99, bookings should be made through Tharavadu to confirm a bottomless brunch well in advance- we expect this to be a sell-out favourite for weeks to come.
For more information, including how to book your bottomless brunch sitting, visit the Tharavadu website for contact details.
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Retail giant Uniqlo delays opening date for new Leeds store
It's official, Uniqlo is making its way to Leeds. Well, it's about time isn't it?
You may remember last June that murmurings of Uniqlo opening in Leeds were happening.
The news spread after planning documents appeared for new ‘Uniqlo’ signage on the Store House building on Briggate.
We've been keeping our fingers crossed that the news was actually true, and it is.
Uniqlo themselves have confirmed that three new stores will be popping up across the UK over the next two years, with one of them being right here in Leeds.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Their first store of the roll-out opened in Birmingham's Bullring, followed by a new store in Bristol this year.
Leeds was also meant to open this year, but unfortunately, Uniqlo has announced things are delayed and its opening will be pushed into 2027.
The Leeds store will be 1,100 square metres and will be located on Briggate in the old House of Fraser site.
CGI mockups from firms Thirty One Design and Ink Associates include the glass fronted store with Uniqlo’s signature red signage hanging above the door and off the building.
These will be made from sheet metal with a “sprayed finish” – sounds pretty swanky if you ask us.
Uniqlo UK COO Alessandro Dudech stated: "Uniqlo remains committed to strengthening its presence within the UK retail sector by expanding both our physical store network and ecommerce capabilities nationwide.
"As part of this strategic initiative, we look forward to introducing Uniqlo to the communities and visitors in the North of England, at the new Leeds location and simultaneously reaching customers in the South West in Bristol's Cabot Circus.".
Uniqlo is known for its affordable and minimalist clothing, stocking everything from raincoats and puffer jackets to jeans and a wide range of accessories.
We’ll keep you updated on the timeframe, as to be honest we’re just as excited as you are to be welcoming Uniqlo to the high street.
Police urgently appeal after teenage boy was stabbed in Leeds over bank holiday weekend
Emily Sergeant
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was stabbed in Leeds over the bank holiday weekend.
West Yorkshire Police explained that officers were called out to Roundhay Road at around at 6:05pm on Monday 31 August following reports that a 13-year-old boy had been stabbed, and once they arrived on the scene, the victim was located and subsequently taken to hospital, where he received treatment for an injury described as non-life-threatening.
Police say the incident occurred near to the Leeds West Indian Carnival, but are keen to assure the public that they believe this was an 'isolated and targeted' act.
Following further enquiries, it is now believed that the actual offence occurred on Shepherd’s Lane, potentially near the junction with Back Hares Avenue.
Investigating officers have released information on the suspect and identified several people they are keen to speak to.
As the police investigation is ongoing, Detective Chief Inspector Scott Hartley commented: "This is clearly a concerning incident in which a young teenage boy has suffered a significant stab wound.
"We have extensive enquiries ongoing, including house to house enquiries and reviewing CCTV. We are conscious though that this offence has occurred near to the Leeds West Indian Carnival and there will have been a large number of people in the vicinity who may not necessarily be from the Chapeltown area.
“The suspect for this offence is described as being male, around 15-16 years-old and was wearing a balaclava. He was with two girls. We are keen to speak to anyone who believes they may have seen this group in the area or who witnessed any part of this incident.
"Although this was a serious incident, our enquiries so far suggest it was an isolated and targeted act... [and] we remain focused on identifying those responsible and providing reassurance to the community."
Can you help? Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds CID online, or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13260496572.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Sophie Smith -
11th May 2022 
