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
7. Dining in Leeds city centre
Marriott general manager Nicholas Northam in the hotel's Dyson's restaurant. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Dining in Leeds city centre
Amigos restaurant on Kirkgate. Pictured are owners Andrio and Joses Selma in March 1999. Photo: Matt Griggs/UNP
9. Dining in Leeds city centre
L' Escapade wine bar and restaurant on Wellington Street. Photo: Gary Longbottom
10. Dining in Leeds city centre
The New Jumbo restaurant on Vicar Lane. Photo: Matt Griggs/UNP
11. Dining in Leeds city centre
The Maitai Thai restaurant on Briggate. Photo: Mike Cowling
12. Dining in Leeds city centre
Inside Lucky Dragon restaurant on Temple Lane. Photo: Richard Hainsworth