It's time to swallow your pride and use your unsuccessful romantic endeavours for good.
This Halloween, 200 Degrees is giving away free drinks across all of its 21 stores nationwide to anyone who can prove they’ve been ghosted.
Yep, including its store right here in Leeds.
All day today, Thursday 31 October aka Halloween, baristas at 200 Degrees will become the 'Roastbusters'; giving away any drink of choice to anyone who can prove they have been a victim of ghosting.
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But what is ghosting you might ask? Ghosting is a frighteningly common part of dating, where your love interest will ignore you and leave you on read. Pretty harsh if you ask us.
To claim the offer, anyone can head into one of the brand’s 21 distinctive coffee shops across the country, show the Barista proof of being ghosted by a love interest* and choose any drink off the menu.
The full menu will also be available, featuring coffee shop classics made with the roaster’s specialty blends, alongside caffeine-free options like Chai or Turmeric Lattes, as well as a delicious range of milkshakes and smoothies
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Speaking of the offer, Siobhan Lloyd head of marketing at 200 Degrees said: “This Halloween, we want to turn ghosting into a positive and give our customers a playful treat! Everyone deserves a great cup of coffee, especially after the fright of being ghosted, and our new Autumn menu is packed with delicious flavours to keep our customers’ dating spirits alive.”
This Halloween, anyone who’s been ghosted can stop by their local 200 Degrees for a free drink, courtesy of The Roastbusters—because great coffee can banish all horror stories, even dating ones!
The Reliance, a much missed North Street site, is being brought back to life as The Smithfield.
The Smithfield is set to be a new social eatery and pub focused on seasonal, produce-led dining.
Set to open its doors to the people of Leeds in early April, The Smithfield will pay homage to the local area through both its produce and people.
The venue will focus on proper plates of seasonal ingredients, pairing a relaxed dining style with a strong sense of community. Sounds pretty brilliant if you ask us.
Building on the legacy of North Street, The Smithfield is a collaborative project between Yorkshire brewery Crooked Brewing and chef James Donovan.
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Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, has long admired The Reliance and want to build on its established legacy.
“What The Reliance was doing was cutting edge for its time,” says Donovan. “We want to bring that same vision and energy into Leeds in 2026. Our aim is to pick up the culinary torch that The Reliance left behind and continue its legacy of great food in Leeds,” adds Dawson.
The Smithfield takes its name from Church Street’s historic connection to the Smithfield cattle market of the early 1800s, once located on what is now Lovell Park.
“We really want the people around us to feel that The Smithfield is their space,” says Dawson. “We want to give them a place at our table.”
We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we know, but we're very excited indeed.
Viral brunch cafe Acai and the Tribe is coming to Leeds city centre this spring
Clementine Hall
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
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Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Clementine Hall -
31st October 2024 
