Leeds’ only Michelin starred restaurant unveils brand new premises

The Man Behind the Curtain, Leeds’ only Michelin starred restaurant, has signed the contracts for its new premises within the city’s Victoria Gate area.

Town Centre Securities (TCS), the Leeds and London-based property company, has finalised a deal to secure the new, larger premises.

Due to open in the Autumn, the larger space will feature an open kitchen, new bar area and the option to include more tables in order to serve an increased number of diners at any one time.

The original restaurant opened in 2014 and went on to win a Michelin star in 2015.

The restaurant’s dining offering, which is known include bold and unusual dishes, was created entirely by chef Michael O’Hare.

Edward Ziff, chairman and chief executive of Town Centre Securities, said: “We are delighted to have finalised this deal to secure brand-new premises for this exceptional Leeds restaurant.

“The Victoria Gate area of Leeds continues to grow in prominence as a key shopping and eating destination and is the obvious location for The Man Behind the Curtain’s new site.

“We were keen to ensure we could accommodate this outstanding restaurant, and our solicitors, Shulmans LLP, have done a great job to facilitate this.”

Edwina Hewson, partner at Shulmans LLP acting on behalf of TCS, added: “It has been really interesting to work on the relocation of this iconic Leeds restaurant.

“Working with TCS as part of our longstanding professional relationship, we’ve had the rewarding task of handling the commercial property legal work, with my colleague, Jayne Smiles, looking after all the construction documentation.

“It has been a pleasure playing our part in this development and we look forward to celebrating its success, upon completion.”

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