If you're looking for a brunch that'll impress the one you love, we've found it.
Whether you're celebrating Valentine's day, having a good ol' Galentines date, embracing the rise of Malentines celebrations or simply self-lovin this year- there's every reason to say 'I love you' with food.
It's what us Brits do best. We celebrate Christmas with turkey dinners and pudding, we give people cake when we celebrate their birthdays and pop the Prosecco or Champagne when someone gets good news. We celebrate Easter by giving each other eggs and even the Lunar New Year has brought out an array of impressive dinner menus to share with out loved ones.
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To make Valentine's Day weekend a celebration you and your loved one won't forget anytime soon, Grön Kafe in Oakwood is offering up a two hour session of bottomless booze and Instagrammable brunch options- and it's beautifully designed.
Everything right down to the banana bread is impressive, which takes serious commitment. On the menu, there's plenty more to choose from than loaf cake to tuck into.
Expect pancakes coated in cinnamon sugar and served with homemade granola, soy yogurt and your choice of toppings:, including spiced apple and berry compote, banana, almond brittle and maple syrup, in addition to vegan friendly options like the Breakfast Melt: a white bloomer with smokey coriander butter beans, vegan sausage, vegan mozzarella and wilted spinach.
There's also eggs seemingly unlimited ways: poached, scrambled, royale-style and their toast options are just the same. Expect homemade beans on toast with smokey coriander butter beans, herb crumb and chive oil; garlic mushrooms on toast with cashew mayo or the classic avo on toast with red onion toast.
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The french toast is our favourite: cinnamon sugar coated brioche, berry compote, fresh berries, coconut yogurt, mint and maple syrup. It's topped with edible flowers and goes down a treat- if you have a sweet tooth, you already know this dish will be calling your name.
Drinkswise, the bottomless experience includes the likes of mimosas, beers, sparkling wine and Aperol Spritz, so no doubt there will be a beverage for any palate to taste.
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The Valentines bottomless brunch will take place over two sittings on Saturday 12 February and Sunday 13 February, each at 3.00 - 4.30pm.
For more information, including how to book a seat in advance (prebooked tickets will be required for this one), visit the Grön website.
Trinity Kitchen is about to get a huge revamp with work due to commence in spring.
Trinity Leeds has revealed that Freight Island, the team behind the UK’s leading food hall and entertainment venue, will operate the expanded Trinity Kitchen.
The whopping £15m renovation is aiming to deliver a one-of-a-kind destination food hall experience to Leeds.
The project, which has received planning approval from Leeds City Council, represents Trinity Leeds’ largest single investment since the centre first opened its doors.
The expansion will revitalise a previously unused 15,000 sq ft area above Trinity Kitchen, creating a 63,000 sq ft food and leisure destination that includes a striking new outdoor terrace overlooking City Square.
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Work will begin late spring and once complete, Freight Island will operate the new food and leisure space.
Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “Delivering an exceptional visitor experience has always been our top priority here at Trinity Leeds. Since launching in 2013, Trinity Kitchen has been an exciting and evolving concept, and our new plans will mark its most exciting chapter yet.
"The venue will be transformed into a spectacular multi-level dining, entertainment and dynamic leisure venue, enhanced by additional space and a new terrace to bring the atmosphere outdoors.
“Freight Island will help to elevate our food and drink offering, creating an expansive and immersive venue, with exciting opportunities for new brands and operators to join our thriving community. Together, we will build on Trinity Kitchen’s decade-long success, ensuring it continues to grow its appeal as a best-in-class food and leisure destination.”
Dan Morris, Managing Director of Freight Island, said: “Trinity Kitchen is an iconic Leeds destination with a decade-long reputation for championing independent food traders and creating a genuinely social dining experience. We’re incredibly excited to be bringing Freight Island to Trinity Leeds as part of this landmark expansion."
Ne-Yo and Akon announce huge joint arena show at Leeds’ First Direct Arena
Daisy Jackson
Two R&B greats are heading out on a joint headline tour for the very first time, as Ne-Yo and Akon announced the Nights Like This global tour.
Both artists are Grammy Award winners, and each has a formidable back catalogue of chart-topping hits.
For Ne-Yo, that includes songs like Miss Independent, So Sick, and Closer; while for Akon, he's responsible for huge tracks like Smack That, Lonelty, and Right Now (Na Na Na).
Between them, they've shaped and defined radio, nightlife, and pop culture for decades.
This newly-announced tour will see the pair performing on the same stage - for Leeds, that's the First Direct Bank Arena.
They'll perform in a unique back-and-forth set throughout the show, visiting venues right across the UK and Europe, as well as heading across to the USA and Canada.
The nostalgic gigs will feature everything from slow jams to club anthems, with a party atmosphere throughout.
Ne-Yo and Akon will perform at the First Direct Bank Arena on Thursday 30 April 2026, with tickets on sale this Friday 30 January at 10am.
There will be an artist pre-sale on Wednesday 28 January at 10am.
Nights Like This EU/UK 2026 tour dates
Fri 24 Apr – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
Mon 27 Apr – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena Newcastle
Tue 28 Apr – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Thu 30 Apr – Leeds, UK – First Direct Bank Arena
Fri 1 May – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Mon 4 May – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Birmingham
Sophie Smith -
27th January 2022 
