The decade saw the rise of the two fs – ‘fat-free’ and ‘fusion’ cuisine as well as new food trends and fads on menus such as baked brie. The dining scene in the city centre was thriving with restaurants to cater for all tastes and budgets. How many do you remember? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
1. Dining in Leeds city centre
Inside Dimitris restaurant on Dock Street. Photo: Charles Knight
2. Dining in Leeds city centre
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Artemis restaurant pictured in November 1999. Photo: Peter Langford
3. Dining in Leeds city centre
Cooking up a treat at Shogun Teppan-Yaki restaurant in Granary Wharf in December 1999. Photo: Keith Lawson
4. Dining in Leeds city centre
Did you eat here back in the day? Brio restaurant pictured in November 1999. Photo: Gary Longbottom
5. Dining in Leeds city centre
Shears Yard restaurant at The Calls in March 1999. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
6. Dining in Leeds city centre
Did you eat here? ASK restaurant pictured in September 1999. Photo: Claire Lim