The 'Launderita' cocktail mixer is the first of its kind and will make its first ever appearance in Leeds.
Celebrating National Margarita Day this week has been a great excuse to pull out the bottle(s) of Jose Cuervo Tequila.
Bartenders up and down the country have been subject to organising mass salt-rimmed glasses and slices of lime for the occassion, but thanks to an incredible new invention, Leeds' version of National Margarita Day has been stretched out- we're getting until Thursday 24 February to get our annual dosage of Margs in without any judgement.
Bringing a whole new meaning to 'shaken not stirred' is the latest cocktail invention from Jose Cuervo: the Launderita.
According to reports, a team of engineers and makers appointed by Jose Cuervo spent hundreds of hours designing the one-of-a-kind contraption that turned a washing machine into a cocktail maker, and it's now finally ready for its debut.
It works in the same way a washing machine would too. Simply add your tequila and lime where the washing powder would usually go and then press 'spin' to mix it all up. To avoid any mess, there's even a tap to pour out your perfectly-mixed Margarita.
Image: Jose Cuervo
Leeds is the first stop on it's mini UK tour, making the grand unveiling all the more special. Guests at Cuckoo this Thursday will get to be the first to watch the machine dispense free cocktails.
The bar crawl for the Launderita machine will see the invention visit The Wash House in Manchester, a hidden bar inside a laundrette where the contraption is sure to feel right at home on Friday 25 February. The washing machine margarita mixer will then travel to London and appear at Barrio in Shoreditch on Saturday 26 February.
If you can't make it to the unveiling in Leeds and don't fancy a trip across country, you can still enter to win one of 50 Jose Cuervo Citrus Bliss Margeritas mixed by the Launderita itself, as well as a limited edition Jose Cuervo glass.
Image: Jose Cuervo
To get all the details you need to enter, visit the Jose Cuervo Launderita pop-up website. You'll be asked to enter your shipping address, incase you're a lucky winner, but note that this does not guarantee you the products themselves.
For inspiration on where to grab a Margarita any day of the year, we shared our tribute to our favourite spots on Instagram to celebrate National Margarita Day.
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Eats
The hidden Leeds bakery serving giant cheese twists, pickle sausage rolls and chocolate focaccia
This spot in the city is baking up some weird and wonderful creations.
But you'll have to act fast if you want to get your hands on them, as it's only open one day a week for all your doughy desires.
Introducing Fold, a focaccia-focused bakery by the talented team behind The Cheesy Living Co.
Rewind to this time last year and with three restaurants flourishing across Leeds, the team needed a space to bake all their bread and sweet treats in-house to supply to sites.
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And this is where Fold came in, located underneath the arches of Brussels Street on the outskirts of the city centre - it may take a while to find this spot but once you have, it'll be worth it.
And they're making some of the most inventive bakes that we've seen.
Of course there'll always be a focaccia on offer, with flavours ranging from crispy chilli oil, sesame and spring onion to kimchi, cheese and pistachio.
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And it's not just savoury focaccia, you'll even find gooey chocolate and banana focaccia as well as Biscoff waffle focaccia....yep, seriously.
Elsewhere they specialise in gigantic footlong cheese twists with more crispy bits than soft, as well as chorizo and cheese stuffed sausage rolls and a range of freshly baked bagels for you to go home and smear in your cream cheese of choice.
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Some seriously spectacular specials have been the gochujang cookies and the 'pickle roll', basically like a sausage roll but with...pickles.
It seems there's really no boundaries for where these bakes will go, and you can guarantee that every visit will be different than the rest.
Only open on Saturdays from 10am - 1pm, Fold are changing the baking game. Pop in and say hello, you won't be disappointed.
Family-run Thai street food stall made famous in Leeds Kirkgate Market to open brand-new restaurant
Clementine Hall
One of Kirkgate Market's best hidden gems is growing.
If you're a fan of all things Thai then you'll most likely know about Khao Gaeng Thai.
This family-run street food stall is known for its quick-service Thai food at brilliant prices.
They serve everything from zingy papaya salad and crispy chicken with rice to your classic Pad Thai noodles with your choice of protein.
And if you're looking for a hearty meal to keep you full throughout the day then this is the spot, as the portions are absolutely huge.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Much to our excitement, Khao Gaeng Thai has now opened its second site over on Burley Road which has a bigger kitchen plus its own seating area for you to relax and enjoy the food.
Announcing the news to Instagram, they said: "We’re so excited to announce that Khao Gaeng Thai – Thai Kitchen, our SECOND location, is NOW OPEN! And don’t worry — our original Khao Gaeng Thai at Kirkgate Market is staying OPEN as usual!
"Thanks to all the incredible support we’ve received from our customers at Kirkgate Market over the years, we’ve been able to take this exciting next step and open a second Khao Gaeng Thai.
"At our new Thai Kitchen on Burley Road, you’ll find even more dishes, more choice, and a relaxed sit-down restaurant experience — all with the authentic Thai flavours you know and love.
"So now you can enjoy Khao Gaeng Thai at TWO locations in Leeds! Thank you for helping our little Khao Gaeng Thai family grow. We can’t wait to welcome you!"
We couldn't be happier for the team and can't wait to check out their new space.
Sophie Smith -
23rd February 2022 
