Take a look in the ready meal aisle of any supermarket and
you’ll see just how much Man vs. Food has affected the way we eat. I remember a
time when the “American” section in Sainsbury’s boasted a few fajita kits,
loaded potato skins and spicy chicken wings. Tex-Mex however, has finally
given way to “genuine Mex”, with burritos and quesadillas popping up regularly
in high street chains and though I still have to buy my ancho chillies online,
some supermarkets have started to stock a little more than sachets of taco
seasoning. Drooling over philly cheese steaks dipped in beef juice or groaning
at the thought of a Ruben sandwich has also become more of a reality this past
year. I’ve been given the nickname “burger freak” by my mum recently, as
whenever she gets a text from me, I’m telling her about some new patty I’m
trying. I find it difficult to tear myself away from Gourmet Burger Kitchen and
their blue cheese and bacon burger at the best of times, but having spotted a
friend on Facebook eating out at a restaurant that had “barbecue” in its name;
it felt like a day trip was in order.
Trinity Kitchen opened its doors just over a year ago in the
heart of Leeds’ new shopping mall on Albion Street. When visiting the city to
shop, it’s now the first place I hit and that’s not just because it’s right
next to the station! Trinity adds a much-needed string to Leeds’s bow in my
opinion and I’m a big fan of the place. Local businesses must not enjoy seeing
swathes of people heading there to shop but the centre houses almost all of the
high street chains and it is tempting just to visit Trinity and then head back
home. Of course, I try not to do this as I don’t want to miss other favourites,
like the Corn Exchange, Kirkgate Market, Harvey Nichols and little boutique cafés and shops but when it’s
a rainy Leeds day the temptation to skip these can get pretty strong.
