Meet Fresh, a Taiwanese dessert shop, opened in the Merrion Centre earlier this year, bringing the flavours of Taiwan to Leeds. | Merrion Centre/Google Photo: Merrion Centre/Google
Pintxos 44, a tapas restaurant and wine bar, opened earlier this year on Austhorpe Road in Cross Gates, taking over a former Oxfam shop. Pictured is Naki Akarsu, owner of Italian restaurant La Cantina44 and Pintxos 44. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson
Habbibi, founded by social media sensation Abdu Rozik, arrived in Leeds in January. It took over the former East 59th restaurant and bar in Victoria Gate. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty
Last year, Michael O'Hare announced the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant the Man Behind the Curtain and announced plans to open Psycho Sandbar in its place. Now open to the public, pictured is O'Hare serving Gary Neville at the launch of his new Leeds restaurant Psycho Sandbar. | Simmy Khande Photo: Simmy Khande
Mexican eatery Boojum chose the Merrion Centre in Leeds for its first venture in mainland UK as part of its strategy to expand in major student cities. It will be opening in Leeds in April 2024. | Boojum Photo: Boojum
Pranzo Italian is set to open its first restaurant in Horsforth, Leeds, after finding huge success in Ilkley and Harrogate. It is expected to open in May 2024. | Pranzo Italian Photo: Pranzo Italian
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