Yorkshire’s culinary scene is about to offer more sizzle as Etci Mehmet, the renowned Turkish Steakhouse, announces its arrival in Leeds this summer. With its stellar reputation for exceptional steaks and dining experience, Etci Mehmet is set to become one of the new hotspots for food enthusiasts across the region. Having already captured the hearts (and taste buds) of diners in Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham, Etci Mehmet brings its unique blend of premium culinary delights and vibrant atmosphere to the heart of Yorkshire. At Etci Mehmet, every dining experience is a celebration. Gue ..read more

Horsforth residents have been looking forward to the opening of Pranzo since the news landed that Chef-owner Marco Greco had chosen the town as the location for his third Italian restaurant. The wait is nearly over. On Thursday 9th May at 12 noon, Pranzo Italian will open its doors on Town Street. The Horsforth restaurant joins Marco’s established restaurants in Ilkley and Harrogate that opened in 2018 and 2020 respectively. Nduja with Paccheri It has taken three months and a £350k investment to turn the former bank building into an authentic Italian dining space. The interior does not disapp ..read more

Aaron Mistry, the assistant manager of 200 Degrees Coffee on Bond Street, is wearing a bright shirt that pairs nicely with his tattoos. His imaginative body art comes as little surprise, considering his creative involvement in the franchise’s new and innovative spring menu. Aaron greets me with a smile, warm like the hues of his button-down, personifying the ambience of the venue. Aaron Mistry, Assistant Manager Inside the shop’s comfortably warm temperature, Leeds’ unpredictable weather is quickly forgotten. Living-room-inspired couches are arranged against familiar paintings and earthy-toned ..read more

The Brudenell’s sister bar has undergone a complete refurbishment and rebrand – and added to the celebrations when they gave away 150 free pints to returning loyal customers on reopening day on 12 April. The Social has quietly become one of Leeds’ most popular and understated spots over the last decad,e with minimal changes since it first opened.  Nestled in the heart of the City’s arena quarter and embarking on its second decade, the bar has been transformed and updated with a modernised layout, design and furnishings. A&nb ..read more

No – really – you can’t. It’s a glorious, welcoming splash of colour on Merrion Street that would be hard to ignore Mexican eatery Boojum has enjoyed huge success across Ireland and has now chosen Leeds for its first UK mainland location. In the Merrion Centre, in the heart of the City, it offers sit-in, take away, click ‘n’ collect and delivery services. In this, its opening week, we went to Boojum to see for ourselves what all the hype is about. It wasn’t hard to understand. The exterior of Boojum is brightly coloured and joyful, and the interior is just as vibrant. It’s a great spot for c ..read more

A street food and maker market brand new to Leeds is one of the country’s leading street food events.  Peddler is expanding into the City at Project House, an independent and locally owned event space within walking distance from the City Centre. Originally launching in Sheffield in 2014, Peddler has grown into one of the country’s biggest and longest-established street food markets of its kind. The event will take place over two days, opening 5pm – 11pm on Friday 12 April and 12pm – 10pm on Saturday 13 April. Visitors do not need tickets to enter the free event and will be ..read more

Opposite, a pioneering force behind Leeds’ speciality coffee scene, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location, situated at Stonegate Road next to Boot & Rally. Founded in 2005 at Leeds University, Opposite quickly became synonymous with top-quality coffee and warm, welcoming atmospheres. After selling the leases for the Victoria Leeds Kiosk and the original Leeds University outlets in 2015 and 2023 respectively, Opposite remains steadfast in its commitment to providing unmatched coffee experiences to its customers, with a thriving Chapel Allerton shop and now in Me ..read more

Kofi&Co opens on Street Lane in Leeds on Good Friday. Gemma Bridge managed to catch up with a very busy Harrison on the run up to opening his Roundhay restaurant.   This is your second restaurant. Yes, we’ve got one in the centre of Wetherby in the Market Square that we opened in 2020. So how do you see juggling the two with two different places to manage? I was the Area Manager for another restaurant chain, so I have previous experience juggling numerous sites. So, I’ve been there. Obviously, it comes with all the challenges. But that’s the thing with hospitality: every single d ..read more

Pinot & Picasso Leeds is the next must-try activity, bringing people together to mix their own palette of fun, art – and of course a glass of something delicious.  Pinot & Picasso invites Lioners to not only create art in a fun space, but also to connect with friends, express themselves and enjoy a cheeky bevvy. With a motto like ‘Master the art of fun’, Pinot & Picasso prides itself on providing great times through creativity, with no talent necessary.  Hosted in their own sip and paint studio, guests will be guided by local artists to transform a blank canvas into a co ..read more

Following a major refurbishment, the site previously occupied by Cargo / Tiger Tiger, will see destination venues Carousel & Home open in its place on Friday 5 th April – and bookings are open now. Carousel will bring an innovative cocktail range, delicious street food and live entertainment. Gaming includes Interactive Darts with a unique twist, Bank Shot Shuffleboard, Beer and Prosecco Pong, private karaoke booths and arcade games – classic machines such as Air Hockey, Basketball Hoops, Daytona Racing, Whack a Clown and more will give gaming fans a dose of nostalgia. Prices depend on yo ..read more