A new burger restaurant is opening in Leeds early next year, bringing some of Newcastle's favourite stacked burgers to Yorkshire for the very first time.
Called Meat Stack, the indie burger chain specialises in oozing, saucy smashed patty burgers piled high with naughty, indulgent ingredients - served from breakfast right up through to dinner.
Think crispy chicken tenders, double bacon, hash brown, jalapenos, American cheese and baconnaise; or layers of smashed patties slathered in smoky mountain mayo, American cheese, jalapeno, onion and cilantro salsa and served with a hamburger chilli dip.
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With ten different burger combos to choose from, including a pork and beef patty breakfast burger, vegan fried 'chicken' burger and a regularly changing monthly special, we have to say the menu really does look immense. It's a cheat day treat if ever we saw one.
It also has a breakfast muffin menu to rival MacDonalds where, alongside the breakfast burger, you'll find four different stacked muffin choices before 11 am - filled with various combinations of egg, cheese, sausage, hash browns, bacon, hot sauce and breakfast relish.
Meat Stack has a serious breakfast menu to rival MacDonalds / Image: Meat Stack Image: Meat Stack
Simpler combinations on the afternoon menu, meanwhile, include the West Coast classic, a basic smashed patty hamburger with lettuce, stack sauce and 'fixings'; and the Quarter Pounder with smoked streaky bacon and extra fixings.
It's not all burgers, though, there are some really naughty sides too - like chilli cheese loaded fries, chicken tenders, or 'filthy fries' loaded with crispy onions, blue cheese, Nashville hot sauce and Stack's homemade burger sauce.
As for sweet treats, think milkshakes in flavours like pumpkin spice, peanut butter, chocolate custard and everyone's favourite, Biscoff. There's also soft serve ice cream on the dessert menu, or the option of a Pet Lamb salted caramel brownie.
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Tom Westman, partner and director of Meat:Stack said: “We love Leeds. It is one of the finest cities in the world and we felt it was the ideal place to open our second restaurant.
“We know Leeds is big on community – and that’s crucial for us. We will be using local suppliers for the majority of our food and we want to build strong and long-standing relationships with these suppliers and, of course, with our customers. If all goes well, we are hoping to open a second branch in the city.”
Meat Stack will move into 34 Boar Lane in early 2022 and is currently recruiting new staff to fill 15 open positions.
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To keep up with developments ahead of the new opening, follow them on social media.
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Popular Leeds gaming bar announces immediate shock closure after going into liquidation
Point Blank in Leeds city centre have suddenly closed after going into liquidation.
The popular gaming bar hasn't been open all that long, and was marketed as the country's first simulated shooting range bar.
Despite being a popular attraction since opening last year, the bar has closed immediately, unable to honour any future bookings.
Point Blank confirmed late this Tuesday 3 February that it had sadly entered liquidation, describing the move as “completely unforeseen and beyond our control.”
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Up until just a few days ago, the Point Blank branch in Leeds had been promoting events including happy hours, shooting experiences, and even a Superbowl event scheduled for next Sunday 8 February.
A statement on their website reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Point Blank Shooting has entered liquidation.
"This situation was completely unforeseen and beyond our control. Due to our Manchester landlord entering administration, our lease was lost as part of that process. This had a serious knock-on effect across the wider business, leaving us with no other option.
"After seven incredible years of trading, this is a devastating moment for everyone involved at Point Blank.
"If you currently have a booking with us, we are working closely with the relevant parties to gain clarity and provide answers. We kindly ask for your patience while this process is ongoing.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years — hopefully this is a see you later, not a goodbye."
Leeds foodies rejoice as much loved restaurant brings back their ‘legendary Pie Nights’
Clementine Hall
The Swine Bistro is bringing back one of its most-loved and hotly anticipated events; its legendary Pie Nights.
Is there anything more comforting in winter than a proper hearty pie? No, we don't think so either.
And there's no better place to go for one than the beloved Swine Bistro.
Since reopening and relocating to Otley Road, the Swine Bistro has been named amongst the Good Food Guide and SquareMeal’s Top 100 Best Local Restaurants, and it's not hard to see why.
The Swine Bistro excels in bold British flavours, slow-cooked comfort and generous, joy-filled cooking - and this is exactly what Pie Nights showcase.
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This season’s Pie Night menu includes a mix of rich, meat-led classics and inventive vegetable-led pies, all made in-house and served with the Swine Bistro’s signature warmth and homely hosting.
The pie line-up includes Beef Cheek & Ox Tail, Chicken, Leek & Tarragon, Artichoke, Ricotta, Portobello & Walnut and Fennel, Hispi Cabbage, Butter Bean & Old Winchester.
Or if you're coming as a group and you can all agree on the filling (hard, we know), there is the show-stopping Suet-Topped Venison, Red Wine & Bone Marrow Pie, which is good enough for the table of Henry VIII.
Jo Myers, cofounder of the Swine Bistro, said; “Our love of making and serving the finest pies are a huge part of our story. They’re about taking the time to cook things properly, slow braises, good pastry, big, bold flavours for people to enjoy together. It’s comfort food, Swine-style.”
Pie Nights at The Swine Bistro will run on selected dates, initially kicking off on Wednesday 11 February, with further dates to be added, and are priced from £24 per person.
To find out more and to book your table, visit their website here.
Georgina Pellant -
11th November 2021 
