These photo gems from the YEP's archives celebrate the Leeds restaurants that we have loved and lost in the early 2000s.They showcase 15 different eateries operating between 2000 and 2002 that have since closed their doors in Leeds.LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the YEP's Leeds Retro group on Facebook.
7. Guellers restaurant, York Place
Guellers restaurant, in York Place, Leeds. Pictured is head chef Simon Gueller in the restaurant on December 18, 2001. Photo: MEL HULME
8. Rascasse restaurant, Canal Wharf
Paul Heathcote, award-winning chef, pictured at the Rascasse restaurant that he had just bought for £400,000 at Canal Wharf, Leeds, in October, 2002. Photo: GRAHAM LINDLEY
9. La Dorada restaurant, Mount Preston Street
The interior of La Dorada restaurant, Mount Preston Street, Leeds, which was painted by Julian Sleap, pictured on January 23, 2001. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Livebait restaurant, Shears Yard
The former Livebait restaurant, Shears Yard, Leeds, pictured on November 1, 2001. Photo: BRUCE ROLLINSON
11. Newclock Cafe, Headingley Lane
Newclock Cafe, on Headingley Lane, Leeds. Pictured in January 2000, left to right, owners Tim and Robin Hodgson. Photo: James Hardisty
12. Quantro restaurant, Street Lane
Quantro Restaurant, Street Lane, Leeds. Pictured on January 25, 2002. Photo: BRUCE ROLLINSON