Five new food vendors are in Trinity Kitchenfor the next nine weeks.
Kicking off 2022, Trinity Kitchen had a major refurb and brought the likes of a VW Camper Van to the food court, along with the return of the repurposed horse trailer and re-vamped food vans.
Now, taking us into the warmer months are five brand-new food trucks with some seriously irresistible springtime menus. Think multi-coloured bagels, slow-smoked meat tacos, grilled cheese sarnies and fluffy steamed pittas inspired by traditional Middle Eastern dishes.
Operating from Wednesday 23 March for the next nine weeks, here are all the new food vendors for Trinity Kitchen.
These bagels are the things content creators only dream of. What might just be Leeds' most Instagrammable bagel is rocking in Trinity Kitchen for the coming months inside the Citroen H van. Expect to see fried chicken, melting cheese and other incredible combinations between two rainbow coloured bagel buns.
The Badboy Chicken Bagel is going to be our go-to lunchtime meal. Fried chicken breast, maple bacon, Monterey Jack slices 2x hash browns, crispy onions, baconaise and BadBoy Sauce- this is going to be difficult to resist.
Bringing a taste of the Middle East to the heart of Leeds, SHOUK! will be taking over the horse trailer to serve up refreshing vegan and vegetarian friendly meals, including their most popular dish, sabich. Made with fluffy steamed pita bread, crispy fried aubergine, egg, potato, tahini, amba and salad, this is going to be a lunchtime staple once the sun comes out.
Those in attendance of any vegan markets in Leeds or stopping at Chow Down's winter food village will recognise these food vendors, but Shouk hasn't been around long. Starting to make an appearance on Instagram in late 2020 and serving at local eateries ever since, this newcomer to the indie food market is set to be a game changer- we can't wait to put their meals to the test.
Jimmy Macks
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Remember the festive fries from Chow Down? They were from the incredible chefs at Jimmy Macks and they're back in Leeds to give us more seasonal treats. Transforming the shipping container into their kitchen for the next nine weeks, Jimmy Macks is arriving with a concept based around BBQ smoked, ‘low & slow’ meats.
They will be serving up their renownedslow-smoked meat tacos during their residency. We're talking overnight pressed crispy pork belly tossed in a sticky Achiote sauce, dressed with diced burnt pineapple, red chillies, coriander, rainbow slaw and lime salt, drizzled some house pineapple and chilli ketchup- we're drooling at the thought of trying out these already.
Using locally-sourced ingredients, Cheese Yard can produce all your favourite meals using the best cheese around. Described in reviews as "absolutely life changing", this food vendor will be stocking three cheese grilled cheese on sourdough bread that's "the length of a forearm" amongst other delectable choices from one of the newly-renovated trucks.
Long-time lovers of Trinity Kitchen may remember this cheesy choice from their previous residency back in summer 2021, but this time, the popular vendor will be returning with a menu of mouth-watering mac and cheese, halloumi fries and grilled cheese sandwiches.
The Consuela burger is going to be a standout favourite from the converted J7 van at Trinity. The mammoth burger consists of double beef patties, American cheese, nacho cheese sauce, house-made salsa and jalapeños and we're sure it'll be drawing the crowds in to the top floor once news spreads of its arrival.
Based in Chapel Allerton, you can also grab seasonal specials like a sugar crusted, grilled toastie served with vanilla ice cream, Nutella and bananas or a mean works burger from their permanent home outside the city centre long after their residency finishes.
Trinity Kitchen
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Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “After last month’s successful van launch, we are inviting a brand new set of vendors down to try out Trinity Kitchen’s refreshed street food scene.
“It’s proving incredibly popular, and feedback has been fantastic. We’re thrilled that Trinity Kitchen continues to support independent street food traders with a new platform to showcase their talents and abilities, without the need for their own set-up.”
The new food van takeovers will be available from Wednesday 23 March, sitting alongside permanent eateries including Archie’s, Pho, Rola Wala, Tortilla, Pizzaluxe, Absurd Bird and Doner Shack.
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The top 10 places to cure a hangover in and around Leeds
Whether your hangover cravings are a full english or a stacked tower of pancakes, we've found the best places in Leeds to visit to cure your hangover.
Look, we've all been there. A hangover is nothing to be ashamed of, especially when you use it as an opportunity to pig out on some delicious food the next day.
Luckily, the Leeds food scene is full of salty, chocolately, carb-loaded dishes that will sort you right out. So grab some paracetamol and some water and head to one of our top picks to get rid of your hangover.
Fat Hippo
Fat Hippo, Otley Road, Headingley and Boar Lane
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If you're after proper dirty, stacked, greasy burgers to get your chops around - then the answer is, and always will be, Fat Hippo burger. Forget about calories, and get stuck in.
Find them in Headingley and in the city centre on Boar Lane.
Federal
Boar Lane
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Pretty much anything at this Aussie-inspired brunch spot will cure your heavy head, but our personal favourite is the steak and eggs. Perfectly pink and dripping in gooey egg yolk, it's a complete winner.
Nothing will soak up the sins of yesterday more than a stack of fluffy American pancakes. Top them off with crispy streaky bacon and super sweet maple syrup, and you can kiss that hangover goodbye.
At Moose you'll also find plenty of other hangover cures like huevos rancheros and fluffy french toast.
Meat:Stack
Bishopgate Street
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Another one for the burger lovers, this Newcastle-born indie spot serve up some banging smash burgers, milkshakes, tenders and loaded fries. It's a gamble whether this will make you feel better or worse to be honest, but it's a risk we're willing to take.
Homeboy Pizza
Burley Road
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The way to cure a hangover? Carbs, carbs and more carbs. So you can't go wrong with one of the best pizzas in Leeds at Homeboy Pizza. Order it straight to your house so you don't even have to get changed out of your pyjamas.
Alfonso's Deli
Grand Arcade
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You can't go wrong with a proper hefty sub sandwich on a hangover, and Alfonso's is serving up the best in the business. They also do some incredible breakfast bagels that paired with a strong coffee will have you back on form in no time.
Souvlaki's Corner
Dixon Lane, Leeds
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If you're looking for something a little bit lighter then get your hands on a gyro from Souvlaki's Corner. This way you've got your meat and carbs, but you're also getting a few veggies to make you feel better about yourself. A win if you ask us.
House of Koko
Oakwood, Chapel Allerton and Leeds city centre
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When I say hangover, you say brunch. And there's no where better than the brunch GOAT's, House of Koko.
Turkish eggs, French toast, stacked breakfast burgers, you name it and they've absolutely got it. Oh and obviously you've got to order their legendary hash browns, we don't make the rules. Washed down with a Bloody Mary and you'll be ready to get back in the pub.
Noodlesta
Blenheim Terrace
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Now I don't know about you, but on a hangover there's nothing that sorts me out more than a steaming hot bowl of spicy noodles. And the only place to go for this is Noodlesta where they pull your noodles fresh to order.
Located right opposite the University of Leeds' Parkinson Steps, students - this one is specifically for you after a late one at the student's union.
Chinese Salt & Pepper
New Market Street
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When you're a bit worse for wear, salt and pepper chips are always the answer. This new hatch in the centre of town are serving up stacked boxes full of crispy chips, springs rolls and wontons all tossed in that magical seasoning dust that's got us in a chokehold.
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There’s a restaurant in Leeds serving hand-pulled noodles made fresh to order
Clementine Hall
If you're after some seriously delicious, chewy noodles - then Noodlesta is the place to be.
When the weather is a bit chilly outside there's really nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of noodles.
In a rich broth, in sizzling oil, topped with tender meat or packed with veg - we'll take the lot.
Noodlesta is an unassuming restaurant located on Blenheim Terrace directly opposite the University of Leeds' Parkinson Steps.
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It's completely no frills, with bench seating and one menu plastered on the wall behind the till where you make your order.
But you can't deny that the food is brilliant, and the packed-out restaurant full of students at 11am when the doors have just opened proves just that.
It's not often you can get hand-made noodles made fresh to order, but that's exactly what you're getting here.
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Chef George pulls them in front of your very eyes into various shapes, from flat chewy noodles to thin round ones, you can trust that George can make it happen. It's quite a sight to behold too.
They're cooked perfectly, still maintaining that satisfying bite to them and the toppings, you can tell, are handled with just as much care as the noodles themselves.
We tried the braised beef brisket noodles (where the beef basically melted in your mouth) and the tomato with egg thin noodles, and they’ve got to be some of the best we’ve had in Leeds - hands down.
Sophie Smith -
23rd March 2022 
