Sweet-toothed shoppers are in for a treat as Trinity Leeds launches 'Pick Your Mix' this summer.
Fizzy cola bottles, strawberry bon bons, flying saucers...there really is nothing better than a delicious bag of pick 'n' mix.
And now to our delight, Trinity Leeds shopping centre will be dishing out free sweets as part of their 'Pick Your Mix' installation on the top floor.
Every day from Saturday 12August 2023, ‘Pick Your Mix’ will feature super-size DJ decks being installed underneath the main atrium, where guests can listen to top summer tunes and fill up free goody bags with sweet treats to take home.
Hungry shoppers can choose from 40 varieties – from flying saucers and foam shrimps to bon bons, milk bottles and gummy bears.
A giant 4-metre-high arch way filled with giant sweets will act as the perfect selfie spot for guests.
Trust us, it really is a sight to behold.
Guests can also whack on a pair of headphones and groove to their own silent disco, choose from three different playlists to listen to, from ‘Sweet Rock’ – packed with rock ‘n’ roll tunes – to ‘Fizzy Pop’ for a pop party theme, or ‘Sour Beats’ for some of the best Ibiza anthems.
Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “There’s a super sweet surprise in store for shoppers as we’re celebrating the summer in style with live DJs, music, selfie spots, silent discos and pick ‘n’ mix.
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“We always like to mix it up at Trinity Leeds and our ‘Pick Your Mix’ events will be an ideal summer treat for our guests.”
The ‘Pick Your Mix’ events will be held outside Marks and Spencer every day from Saturday 12 August to Monday 28 August, from 10.30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.
So grab your mates, the kids, or just yourself and grab some free sweets...it would be rude not to.
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
‘This recognition belongs to you’ – Leeds restaurant added to the Michelin Guide just months after opening
Clementine Hall
A newcomer to the Leeds foodie scene has been added to the coveted Michelin Guide.
You may remember back in April when a Leeds icon was reborn under a different name.
The Smithfield took over the site that was home to The Reliance for more than two decades, and it's safe to say it exceeded expectations.
The team transformed the site to its former glory, taking the site's exterior back to its memorable dark red. But the efforts to recapture the essence of the iconic old venue go way beyond that.
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The Smithfield, a collaboration between Crooked Brewing and Chef James Donovan, offers simple dining with seasonal food and natural wines.
It's the sort of place where you can rock up for a plate and a glass people watching through the huge window on North Street, or really get stuck into a sharing pie and chips with friends on a Saturday afternoon.
Either way we love it, and it seems we're not the only ones as The Smithfield has been added to the Michelin Guide just five months after opening.
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Announcing the great news to Instagram, The Smithfield said: "We’re very pleased and grateful to have been included in the Michelin Guide.
"To get this kind of recognition so early in our journey is a real honour, and one we certainly don’t take for granted.
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"Thank you to our wonderful guests for your continued support. Also, huge thanks to our brilliant team. The Smithfield is what it is because of your hard work, enthusiasm, energy and diligence. This recognition belongs to you.
"We’re just getting started, and our focus remains the same: creating a welcoming space for our community, serving food and drink we’re proud of, championing great British and local produce, and contributing our small part towards Leeds’ brilliant hospitality scene. The Smithfield."
Clementine Hall -
10th August 2023 
