Salt Craft + Falafel at Granary Wharf

SALT Leeds and Falafel Guys have teamed up at Granary Wharf. Long-term hummus fan Thomas Chalk visited. Once upon a time, if you were hungry in the pub you had two options: something salty and crunchy in a foil packet, or Betty’s hotpot (other iconic landladies are available). At some point, vegetarians were begrudgingly offered […]
Pizza Freak – Tried and Tested

New restaurants seem to have been opening fairly regularly since *whispers* lockdown has eased, and Pizza Freak is one of the newer kids on the block. Born back in 2020, they originally slung slices out of their Union Square kitchen in the Merrion Centre, but have since flown the nest, pitching up shop on Kirkstall […]
Salt’s Grand Opening

I joined the buzzing atmosphere at Salt on the evening of its grand opening, with attentive front of house staff working very hard to make sure everyone had what they wanted, when they wanted it, and keeping an extremely busy place clean – not the easiest of tasks. Falafel Guys is nicely tucked away, albeit […]
The Collective – Hospitality and Home

It has been a tough few years for hospitality venues in Leeds, so when there is a new face on the scene, it really does speak to the resilience and strength of the industry. One such face is The Collective, a unique café and retail space which opened its doors in November 2021. Conveniently located […]
Bomba Paella and Tapas

The Foundry has a new restaurant, bringing a splash of colour to the industrial heritage of South Leeds. Having previously housed Matt Healy X The Foundry, the restaurant is well equipped for cooking and dining. The raw brick walls, concrete floors and filament light bulbs sing to both the current rejuvenation and industrial past of […]