The Canary Bar will be bringing a taste of Mexico to the docks this weekend.
If you love tacos and you love tequila, then you will want to get down to Leeds Dock this weekend.
On Saturday 22 July 2023, everyone's favourite dockside hangout The Canary Bar will be collaborating with Hacienda Tequila to create the ultimate pop-up.
Expect delicious summer-inspired cocktails, amazing Mexican food and ultimate vibes.
Taking place on the terrace (one of the best in the city), the event will feature a brand new cocktail menu, which includes a selection of tequila infused cocktails, perfect for summer sipping in the sunshine.
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Choose from the likes of the Pineapple Sling, a delicious mix of dark rum and Hacien pineapple, and the Garden Spritz, made with limoncello, prosecco and Hacien Blanco.
Food wise guests can chow down on a specially curated BBQ taco menu, featuring slow cooked chicken with peppers and Pico de Gallo, served with tender stem broccoli, peppers, onion, mushrooms, Pico de Gallo, and topped with cheese.
And it doesn't just stop there, to keep the fun going guests can boogie to live music by chart topping artist Harry Arnison.
Tequila tasters and mini masterclasses will also be held on the day by a Hacien expert, meaning you can learn whilst you sip.
Two tacos will cost just £10 and you can drop by anytime between 12 - 8pm. Walk-ins are available but you can book a spot here to avoid disappointment.
So what are you waiting for? Get your mates together, grab your sombrero, pray for a bit of sunshine and get ready for a tequila and taco fuelled day of fun.
Renowned food critic Jay Rayner is singing his praises about a certain Leeds restaurant.
And it's probably a restaurant you've walked past time and time again, but have never thought to pop in.
Named Sous Le Nez, this independent French-inspired bistro and wine bar is tucked away in the basement of Quebec House on Quebec Street, right in the heart of the city centre.
Translating roughly as "under the nose", it's particularly fitting as its food and wine is now being hailed as some of the best in Britain by Jay Rayner himself.
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Feeding the people of Leeds since 1991, has some of the best food in the city been under our nose this whole time?
Appearing on the Routes LNER podcast hosted by Jenni Falconer, Rayner was asked about his favourite three restaurants in Britain to which Sous Le Nez got a very special mention.
Jay Rayner said: “Sous Le Nez, an old stager in Leeds that has been there a very long time.
“Great wine list. Nothing on the menu will surprise you but it is done very very well.”
Elsewhere on the podcast, he gives a very quick shoutout Domo in Sheffield (also now in Leeds) for their special Lobster on toast.
It's safe to say that Jay loves a bit of Leeds, back in January he gave The Highland Laddie a glowing review hailing it 'the pub that refuses to die' and in 2024 he labeled Zucco in Meanwood 'the perfect Italian'.
High, high praise indeed. You can listen to the podcast here and you can find out more about the fabulous Sous Le Nez here.
Popular Yorkshire burger chain to move into old Five Guys site in Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
From one burger chain to the next...
The big Five Guys site on Duncan Street by The Corn Exchange has been empty for quite some time now, after the chain moved into a new premises on the top floor of Trinity Shopping Centre.
But now, a new burger joint is taking its place.
Urban Fresh Burger was born back in 2017 over in Doncaster and has since built a cult following across Yorkshire, opening a total of five sites.
Their selling point is offering a 'healthier' style of burger using fresh and local ingredients, all of which are fully customisable and made to order.
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But don't just take our word for it, here's how Urban Fresh Burger describe themselves: "A healthier choice with flawless flavour, our signature smashed burgers and hand-cut fresh fries keep customers coming back.
"Our secret sauce? Choosing only the freshest, best quality ingredients from local suppliers. It’s a commitment we’ve held true to since day one, and one we’ll never compromise on."
So, what can you expect to see on the menu? Of course - burgers. We're talking beef burgers, chicken burgers and veggie burgers that come with free unlimited toppings so you can stack yours to your heart's desire.
Choose from a huge list such as lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, coleslaw, onion, grilled mushrooms - the list really does go.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find chicken tenders, boneless wings, mozzarella sticks and milkshakes.
Pretty much, they're bringing everything you're craving on your next cheat day to Duncan Street, and we're sure it's going to go down a storm. We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we find out.
Find out more about what to expect from Urban Fresh Burger here.
Clementine Hall -
20th July 2023 
