Boasting carefully curated and ever-evolving tasting menus, Six By Nico kicked things off with their ‘The Chippie’ menu.
When we heard that Scottish success story Six By Nico were opening their doors in Leeds, we simply could not be more excited.
They officially open today on East Parade, Monday 3 July 2023, however we were lucky enough to visit a few days before to sample their opening offering - and it certainly did not disappoint.
The concept of Six By Nico is unique and unlike anything else in the city, they produce carefully curated themed tasting menus which change every six weeks.
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What makes Six By Nico so great is the price, costing just £39 per person with wine pairing available for an added £30, the restaurant are making fine dining accessible to those wanting to experience something special without breaking the bank.
We sampled ‘The Chippie’ menu - a tasting menu which felt incredibly appropriate for the Leeds opening and offered a unique take on the traditional fish and chip shop dinner.
The 6 course menu is a journey through the senses and transports you back to the nostalgic memories of the beloved chippy tea.
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We devoured their original take on Scampi, Chips and Cheese, Fish Supper, Steak Pie and even a Deep Fried Mars Bar topped with Irn Bru Sorbet to finish things off.
There's also a vegetarian menu on offer, serving alternatives such as Cauliflower Beignet, Halloumi, Sweet Potato Cannelloni and Root Vegetable Pie with a burnt onion ketchup.
Each wine paired perfectly and alongside each course was explained thoroughly by our very attentive waitress.
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The interior of the restaurant was slick, modern and comfortable with pops of colour throughout. There was no feeling of intimidation as one may expect from a typical tasting menu, immediately we were made to feel at home and we can't wait to go back and try out their other menus.
Six By Nico is the perfect meal out for those who wish to experience something completely unique and out of the ordinary. With a menu that changes every six weeks, you can go time and time again and be wowed every single time.
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'The Chippie' is being served from Monday 3 July - Sunday 13 August 2023, and it is certainly not one to be missed.
To book your table, take a look at the Six By Nico website.
Howard Assembly Room to launch new bar with permanent kitchen from Yuzu Street Food.
HAR bar, the intimate Grade II-listed space beneath Leeds City Centre's multi-disciplinary venue, the Howard Assembly Room,will now open five days a week with a brand new permanent food partner.
If you're not familiar York’s Yuzu Street Food, then allow us to fill you in.
First established in York following an enlightening culinary trip to Asia in 2019, Yuzu Street Food is now recognised as one of the north’s finest street food vendors.
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Serving up contemporary takes on bao buns, fried chicken, ramen, katsu curry and much more; Yuzu are set to be the perfect addition to the Howard Assembly Room and its new bar HAR.
First launched in February, a programme of improvements saw the space previously occupied by the restaurant Kino transformed into the HAR bar.
An intimate venue in the cultural heart of the city, HAR bar guests can now enjoy fresh coffee, quality cocktails and a rotation of beers from breweries including Leeds institution Kirkstall Brewery throughout the week.
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Yuzu Street Food will open at HAR on Friday 15 May.
Michael Wilkinson, Director of Strategy and Commercial, said: “We are very excited to be welcoming Yuzu to HAR bar, with their Asian-inspired street food providing the perfect accompaniment to our range of drinks and firmly establishing HAR bar as one of Leeds’ leading spots to meet and eat.
"We want everyone in the city to feel that this is their space, where great music, a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service combine to create a truly special place that embodies the city’s creativity while also supporting Opera North’s outreach work across the north.
Chris Hargroves, Yuzu Founder & CEO, said: “We’re delighted to be back in Leeds city centre! Leeds has always shown us incredible support and energy and returning really feels like coming home. We’re excited to reconnect with the community, welcome familiar faces and introduce our new menu items to the new ones. Working with such a prestigious venue as the Howard Assembly Room is something we’re absolutely buzzing about and we can’t wait to fire up the woks!”
Popular beer festival showcasing over 35 indie breweries is returning to Leeds this month
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Hop City, the long-running beer festival from award-winning Leeds-based brewery Northern Monk, returns this month for its ninth year.
Beer lovers, this one's for you.
Bringing over 35 of the best independent breweries from the UK, Europe and North America together to The Old Flax Store, Hop City will have approximately 250 different world-class beers for guests to try across one weekend of festivities.
The best part? Every pour across the weekend is included in the price of the ticket alongside a Hop City branded glass to enjoy them in, so don't worry about having to continuously reach for your wallet.
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Joining Northern Monk this year are UK breweries including Brighton’s Beak, Deya from Cheltenham, Manchester-based Track and Edinburgh’s Newbarns who will be pouring next to the likes of US breweries Trillium, Root + Branch, Finback and everywhere; Canadian’s Messorem and Third Moon, and a selection of Europe’s finest indie brewers.
Seriously, this is a beer lover's paradise.
And it's not just about the booze, as joining Hop City 2026 will be joined by Leeds’ own Bundobust who will be bringing their Indian street food alongside Bonehead Fried Chicken and Hermanos Caliente, courtesy of Niko’s Comfort Kitchen.
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Not a beer fan? Don't fret as natural wine bar Rinse will be pouring all weekend whilst Below Stairs will be providing the cocktails.
Russell Bisset, Founder of Northern Monk, said: “What started out as an idea to host some of our favourite breweries in Leeds has grown into something bigger than we could have imagined. From the beginning, the ambition was clear - to champion the best hop-forward breweries in the world and to create the first beer festival in Europe dedicated to celebrating hoppy beers and IPAs.
"Today, it’s about bringing some of the greatest breweries from across the globe together under one roof, creating something genuinely special for people who love beer as much as we do. Heading into our ninth year with a line-up of this calibre is something we’re incredibly proud of. It’s not just about the beer, but the community, collaboration, and spirit behind it.”
Hop City 2026 will take place from Friday 15 to Saturday 16 of May, and you can buy your tickets here.
Clementine Hall -
3rd July 2023 
