Slim Chickens to Launch New Restaurant at Trinity Leeds

New American-style restaurant opens on July 6th Southern-fried freebies on offer for first 30 diners through the doors.

Slim Chickens to Launch New Restaurant at Trinity Leeds

Authentic American-style restaurant Slim Chickens is set to open the doors to its brand-new branch at Trinity Leeds at midday on 6th July – with the first 30 diners being treated to a free portion of their best-selling chicken tenders, free of charge.

The Arkansas-born eatery will launch its latest venue in Leeds, following success in Manchester, London and Birmingham.

The popular fried chicken restaurant specialises in fresh, homemade Southern-inspired dishes, including hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders, fresh Buffalo wings and a range of 15 handmade dipping sauces, as well as a variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads and sides, plus vegetarian plant-based options.

What’s more, the restaurant’s new layout boasts large sports screens for guests to enjoy live action, as well as internal and external seating that can seat more than 100 diners, including two large double-sided kiosks.

Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “Arriving in Leeds with flavours straight from America, with a side of southern hospitality, we’re excited to welcome Slim Chickens to our ever-evolving offering at Trinity Leeds. We know its range of Southern-inspired dishes will prove extremely popular with our guests, and we can’t wait to try it out for ourselves.”

Satnam Leihal, CEO at Slim Chickens, said: “Trinity Leeds is set to be a prime location for us and we’re proud to be in the heart of the city in such a stunning setting. Our food is made fresh-to-order, offering an ideal pitstop for people in the city centre, with plenty of offers available via the Slim Chickens app, including 10% off for Blue Light Card holders, students, and Leeds United season ticket holders. We can’t wait to open our doors at Trinity Leeds.”

Slim Chickens joins more than 120 brands and 40+ restaurants, coffee shops and bars under one roof at Trinity Leeds, including Trinity Kitchen – a unique mix of permanent restaurants and street food vans hosting rotating ‘pop-up’ vendors.

For more information about Trinity Leeds, visit www.trinityleeds.com.

Victoria Leeds: Five exciting new brands and a much anticipated upsize heading to Yorkshire’s iconic

Victoria Leeds steps into summer with five new brands opening in the coming months, as well as an exciting upsize for one of its most-loved brands. The new stores range from stylish eyewear and a beloved whisky expert, to cutting-edge fashion and beauty.

Phase Eight, known for its midi and maxi dresses, bold jumpsuits and head-turning hats and fascinators is opening in Victoria Gate at the end of June, ensuring a strong presence for the brand. The store is one of 14 opening this year and will adopt the flagship store design, modelled on the brand’s Westfield London location. Phase Eight Leeds will offer a large collection of event wear, daywear and its luxury black tie collection. It is the perfect choice for wedding season and those attending the races.

Whistles, the London-based style destination, is opening its new standalone store in the city at the end of June, in the contemporary surroundings of Victoria Gate. Known for timeless design, curating must have pieces and wardrobe signatures that elevate the everyday, the new store will carry the brand's latest womenswear collections, including footwear and accessories.

Townhouse Nails, a powder pink paradise of beauty and pampering, will be expanding in the north of England, soon to be landing in Victoria Gate next door to Hackett. The luxury salon is a welcome addition and has built a stellar reputation with its beautiful surroundings, daring nail creations and a flawless finish guarantee.

Jimmy Fairly has fast become a cult brand amongst fashionistas in London’s trendiest suburbs, priding itself on being ‘The coolest optician in town’, and is set to bring its unique style of French eyewear to Leeds in Victoria Quarter.

Premium spirits experts, The Whisky Shop, will find their home in County Arcade. Visitors will be able to pick up some of the world’s finest whiskies, including rare bottles and limited-edition exclusives such as The Glenlivet 80-Year-Old Generations Gordon & MacPhail.

The announcement comes as one of Victoria Leeds’ most successful brands, Size?, have moved to a new space in Victoria Quarter that is four-times the size of their previous store. The designer trainer and footwear brand is now housed in a three-floor concept space on the trendy King Edward Street, surrounded by the likes of Paul Smith, Fred Perry and Pretty Green.

Victoria Leeds has long been the aspirational choice for premium brands, cutting edge independents and high-end restaurants looking for the perfect Yorkshire home. The iconic destination is the go-to location for new, trendsetting names that have typically been based in upscale London districts such as Marylebone High Street, Covent Garden and Chelsea, attracting the brand-conscious, stylish Leeds shopper.

With its glorious mix of historic architecture and modern design, Victoria Leeds is by far one of the UK’s most glamorous spaces to indulge in shopping, dining, beauty and unique experiences.

Jo Coburn, Senior General Manager at Victoria Leeds, said:

“Retail is constantly evolving, and we are fast becoming the preferred destination not just for shopping, but leisure and lifestyle too. Having a dynamic sense of ‘now’ has never been more important. These new brands are a welcome addition to Victoria Leeds as our brand mix is key to ensuring that our beautiful destination is first on the bucket list when you’re visiting our fantastic city.

‘’It is our aim to create engaging, relevant experiences and events around this mix, that build anticipation and engagement with our customers and ultimately a true sense of belonging to the Victoria Leeds community. From Fashion Weekenders and immersive activations to large-scale artistry and involvement in cultural city trails. We work in collaboration with all our city partners to make Victoria Leeds one of the most inspiring places to visit when you’re in the city centre.”

£2million makeover for Leeds’ iconic Restaurant Bar & Grill

Restaurant Bar & Grill has long provided an impressive setting to enjoy food and drink in the heart of City Square, located in the landmark Old Post Office building just outside of Leeds’ bustling train station. But this summer, this iconic venue will reopen, bigger and better than ever.

The Redesign

A £2 million revamp to the interior, terrace, and kitchen will see the venue completely transformed. A grand new entrance begins the journey, whilst impressive marble floors, deep walnut panelling, olive green leather banquettes, and a feature bar area are just some of the upgrades set to transform this newly open-plan interior.

Inspired by the grandeur of internationally renowned spaces such as New York’s Grand Central Station, the relaunched RBG will provide an ever-more impressive setting to enjoy brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as being the perfect space to host private events. Amazing steaks, innovative cocktails, and flawless service set the perfect tone for all occasions.

You can even indulge in cocktail masterclasses to learn from the best mixologists and have fun in the grandeur of the new bar area.

The Food: Southbend Grill Steaks

RBG is serious about steaks. Living up to its name, Restaurant Bar & Grill is installing a Southbend Steakhouse Grill - which is tantamount to perfect steak grilling, with unparalleled evenness of cooking every time.

In combination with the perfection the grill provides, RBG focuses-in on ageing, sourcing, and cutting their steaks to perfection. Relationships with suppliers across the British Isles, Australia, and Argentina ensure they serve up steaks from a selection of fantastic breeds such as the Belted Galloway and the Black Angus, and a 35-day dry-ageing process ensures that depth of flavour is locked in.

Beyond steaks, the relaunched RBG is about classic and seasonally inspired British cooking. But if you want to invest in an even more special experience, RBG will be offering a ‘Chef’s Table’, for the ultimate RBG dining experience.

Grand scale Al Fresco drinking & dining

The RBG has been a Leeds institution for years, but this year’s renovations will see one of the city’s largest and most vibrant Al fresco dining & drinking areas revamped too. Sprawling out into City Square, it’s the place to see and be seen during Leeds’ sunny summer months.

Weekend dining is also being updated. Every weekend will see RBG adding a touch of theatre to your evening with DJs, live entertainment and more. Sunday’s will also see exclusive performances from a gospel choir, providing the perfect soundtrack to end the weekend.

Andrew Garton, CEO at Restaurant Bar & Grill:

“Restaurant Bar & Grill has long been a Leeds institution. But this renovation takes us up another level! We’re so excited for customers new and old to come in and experience the jaw-dropping transformation the venue’s undergone, and to carry on serving our stalwart Leeds clientele as we always have - but with an even bigger, and better, luxurious offering!”