To celebrate National Pizza Day, the launch of Rudy's third pizzeria opening in Leeds and just because we thought - who wouldn't want pizza for a year? - we've got one heck of a giveaway lined up for you.
The lucky winner will receive Famiglia Card - a special 'black card' that means you will have access to a whole lot of pizza throughout the year.
The Famiglia Card can be used twice a week for an entire year at any of Leeds three venues - so you can make your way around Leeds every week and have some of the best scran in town without forking out a penny.
How to enter this mammoth giveaway
It really couldn't be more straight forward.
To be in with a chance of winning a year's worth of Rudy's pizza, all you need to do is head to our Instagram, give us a follow (@thehootleeds) and Rudy's (@wearerudyspizza), and comment someone that you'd take for pizza, or that might want to enter too.
There's bonus points for sharing onto your story, and every comment will count as one entry- so make sure to tag as many friends as you can to increase your chances.
The giveaway winner will be announced by The Hoot Leeds and Rudy's ONLY. Please do not follow any other accounts claiming to be a part of this or respond to any messages apart from @thehootleeds and @wearerudypizza.
T&Cs apply - and can be found on the Rudy's website here.
Rudy's Pizzeria brings a slice of Italy to the north - and we love them for it
Born in 2015 in Ancoats, Manchester, the foodie favourite has since expanded across the north to bring Marinara, Margherita and Calabrese to Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and even the capital.
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Having opened a second site last year in Chapel Allerton, Rudy’s is continuing to bring Leeds a true Italian feast, with fresh pizzas made using Caputo ‘00’ flour (which ferments for at least 24 hours), with quality ingredients imported from Naples, including the likes of San Marzano tomatoes grown on fields next to Mount Vesuvius, and Fior di Latte mozzarella.
As for drinks, you’ll find a classic Italian-dominated wine list, popular aperitivos like Aperol Spritz and Campari soda, and a selection of different beers and softs.
How does the Famiglia Card work?
Essentially, a black card is a sign of being a ‘top fan’ of a food or drinks vendor that gives you unlimited free food. Nandos ‘High Five’ black card, as seen from the likes of Stormzy and Ed Sheeran started the trend and the concept has since become a national phenomenon.
Now the concept of a special card has been around for a while now, but the Rudy's version is as rare as they come - so any recipient will be sure to treasure this.
The idea is that you simply walk into any of Leeds' Rudy's restaurants and show the staff your Famiglia Card and get your pizza on the house.
That's it - as simple as can be.
The Famiglia Card is a big deal in the pizza world. / Image: Rudy's
Where can I find my nearest Rudy's?
There's three in total in Leeds. One in the city centre, just moments from the train station on New Station Street - so it's perfect for meeting friends, a work lunch break or winding down from a long day before heading on your commute home.
The second is in Chapel Allerton. Having opened in the suburb last summer, the pizzeria took over the former Casa Mia site on Stainbeck Road and has been tempting locals and newcomers out of the city centre with light and crisp pizzas, unlike anything else you'll find in the local area.
The new site will see a new foodie hotspot appear on Otley Road in Headingley in March, and there will be ample opportunity to taste test the authentic Neapolitan classics once open.
This modern restaurant in the heart of Leeds is redefining how we enjoy Indian cuisine.
If you haven't already dined at Kerala Canteen, then you are sincerely missing out.
Offering South Indian dining like you've never seen before, Kerala Canteen is the world's first Kerala tapas restaurant where guests can enjoy multiple dishes in one sitting.
And it's not just us who thinks it's class, the restaurant has earned recognition as one of the Top 100 Indian Restaurants in the UK, ranked among the Top 3 Indian restaurants in Leeds & Yorkshire, and awarded Best Restaurant by North Magazine — cementing its reputation as one of the region’s most exciting culinary destinations.
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So, how does it work? Kerala Canteen isn't your traditional curry house, but the concept means you get to try more of the menu in one go.
Guests are encouraged to start with small plates and move onto curry bowls before sharing a biryani per person and ending with a delicious dessert.
The kitchen is led by renowned chef Bobby Geetha, known for appearances on MasterChef: The Professionals and Great British Menu.
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Working alongside him is Abdulkhader Allingal Siddique, whose Michelin-starred kitchen background and deep-rooted Kerala heritage promise authenticity.
Together, they make the perfect dream team in the kitchen.
There's a huge selection of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu too so no one in your party has to miss out, with dishes like the chilli and tamarind cauliflower and gunpowder hasselback potatoes being standouts on the menu.
Visit on a Saturday and get involved in their iconic Bollywood Bottomless Brunch where for just £36 per person you can enjoy one bowl and one side alongside 90 minutes of free flowing drinks.
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You can choose from prosecco, draught beer, cocktails, mocktails - trust us, the list is endless. And you can enjoy it all whilst bopping along to the best Bollywood beats. Find out more about the brunch here.
Visiting on a Sunday? You have to try their iconic T-Bone Sunday Roast experience, featuring a slow-braised T-bone steak finished in rich beef & bone marrow curry, paired with Yorkshire pudding and gunpowder potatoes. You'll never look at your mum's Sunday roast the same again.
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Kerala Canteen also offers a private event space for your next big celebration that seats up to 100 guests with custom tapas menu and corporate dining packages available.
Located right next to Leeds Playhouse, it's the perfect spot for those visiting the city centre.
To book your table, take a look at Kerala Canteen's website - thank us later.
Dogs Trust Leeds is looking to find a ‘forever’ home for their loneliest dog
Clementine Hall
Meet Edie, the lovely Shar Pei at Dogs Trust Leeds who has had 41 first dates at but still hasn't found her 'forever' home.
Edie is a beautoful 7-year-old Shar Pei who has been waiting to find her forever home longer than any other dog at Dogs Trust Leeds.
She joined the charity back in 2020, after the death of her owner.
Edie has spent over 4,000 days at the charity and has been adopted 41 times, but is still yet to find her forever home.
We're not crying, you are.
Edie is described as an 'amazing dog' who can be'very shy initially but with a little time and plenty of treats she will soon be nudging you for a bit of fuss!'.
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Dogs Trust Leeds states: "She’s also worried by other dogs, but she’s proven that in a home where she won’t see them up close, she is a dream. She's been for sleepovers to her handlers home and she was the perfect house guest! Very relaxed, fully housetrained, and happy to just chill out. We know that in a peaceful adult only home where she’ll be the only pet she will thrive."
"Edie is the most loving and gentle natured dog and has come such a long way since first arriving in our care. Her handlers all adore her due to her zest for life. She's super affectionate and loves plenty of snuggles!
"She enjoys getting out for walkies or playing with her toys and she's absolutely smashed her training. Off-lead playtime is another favourite hobby for her so she will need to have a secure garden to play in. So if you’re looking for a very loving companion, you have a quiet and predictable routine and have time to gradually settle her in, add our Edie to your favourites now!"
If you'd like to welcome Edie into your home, then find out more here.
The Hoot -
9th February 2023 
