Introducing hubb - the game-changing coffee brand that has joined forces with award-winning SALT Beer Factoryto bring a craft coffee concept to the city.
If you like your coffee and you're keen to try something new, then this exciting opening is definitely one for you.
Hubb coffee bar specialises in nitro brew coffee - a caffeinated trend that has been rapidly growing in popularity worldwide.
Known for its distinctive smooth taste, coupled with a natural sweetness and lower acidity, this is a cup of coffee that you'll want to wake up in the morning for.
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And now, hubb has joined forced with SALT Beer Factory to bring Leeds' its first dedicated nitro brew spot.
Located in SALT Leeds tap on East Parade, the partnership will create a unique craft and coffee experience in the city centre designed to take visitors from early morning until midnight.
Stop by in the morning for the smooth, creamy taste of hubb nitro coffee alongside a freshly baked good or hang about until lunch and taste SALT x hubb's new sandwich menu.
Choose from the New Yorker - a loaded sarnie stuffed with slow-cooked salt beef, mustard mayo and sauerkraut, the Pollo Pesto with chicken breast, pesto and sundried tomatoes or opt for the Mozzarella + Tomato that comes filled with creamy mozzarella, tomato, and salad.
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SALT and hubb are truly creating a space for beer-lovers and caffeine junkies alike, as SALT's impressive selection of craft beers, ales and artisan wines will see you right through past 5pm.
The space has undergone a recent renovation to welcome hubb into the mix, including an extension of the bar and a dedicated space for the coffee to be served.
Hubb Founder and former SALT Managing Director, Dr Nadir Zairi, said: "I am super excited to be teaming back up with my SALT family and bringing the hubb nitro coffee concept to Leeds. By joining our craft coffee concept with SALT's craft beer and cocktails offering we are showcasing the evolution of the modern venue, catering to everyone from 7am to Midnight.’’
‘’hubb came about from a love of coffee and all the interactions that centre around coffee experiences. We can promise that love translates to our full menu be it a flat white, nitro cold brew or freshly baked pastry."
Opening this Friday 27 October, the first 50 customers will receive free nitro coffee on arrival.
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
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Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
The Swine That Dines announces the official opening date of its brand new restaurant
Clementine Hall
Much-loved Leeds Bistro The Swine Bistro, formerly known as The Swine That Dines, has moved to a bigger space in Headingley.
Although it’s gone through a few name changes over the years since launching as The Greedy Pig cafe in 2012, this independent spot has long been a firm favourite for Leeds locals for some time now.
Run by chef couple Jo and Stu Myers, they’ve been operating out of North Street where it’s all about cooking seasonal produce simply and with an added ‘little bit of sunshine’.
But now Swine Bistro has moved up over to Headingley, taking up a unit previously occupied by Jam hairdressers on Otley Road.
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And the time has finally come for them to open their doors, as they announce their first service will take place on Friday 4 April with bookings open from today, Thursday 20 March.
The Myers will be welcoming head chef Kirsty Cheetham, who won Observer Food Monthly’s Best Sunday Lunch award in 2018 and 2022 when she ran The Queen o’t owd Thatch in South Milford, Leeds.
The expanded space in the restaurant has allowed the team to curate a bigger wine list which will include natural wines from Wayward Wines and Latitude Wines as well as local beers from Ilkley Brewery and Horsforth Brewery.
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The team remains passionate about locally sourced ingredients and has partnered with a variety of Yorkshire suppliers including R&J Yorkshire for its fresh meat, Tarbetts fishmonger, cheese from George & Joseph cheesemongers and beans from micro roaster, Chipp Coffee Co.
Jo Myers, co-owner of the Swine Bistro said: “It’s taken a huge amount of time and effort to realise our dream to revamp what was previously a hairdresser into a fully functioning kitchen and restaurant. It’s been a wild ride but we’re excited, and slightly nervous, to finally open our doors.
“We love the vibe in Headingley and the time out has allowed us to have fun with our menu as well as take part in lots of essential taste testing of ingredients and drinks from our brilliant local suppliers. We can’t wait to welcome guests into our new restaurant!”
Clementine Hall -
24th October 2023 
