Pizza Punks has revealed it is opening a new pizza restaurant on Bond Street in Leeds this summer, bringing its San Franciscan style sourdough pizzas to West Yorkshire for the very first time.
Forget Neapolitan pizza, because the chefs here use a handcrafted San Franciscan sourdough base that has been double fermented for 48 hours.
Essentially, they've "taken all of the best bits from Neapolitan Pizza" by using top-tier Italian ingredients and methods before introducing them to their sourdough starter – which is sourced from the infamous Boudin Bakery in San Francisco.
In line with their anarchic branding, Pizza Punks restaurant is known for offering diners unlimited toppings for one set price, giving you the choice to build your own pizzas exactly how you like it - at no extra cost.
Popular pizza dishes on the restaurant menu include the "breakfast club" and "cheeseburger", but there are also plenty of veggie options too try - plus a couple of changing monthly specials.
Pizza Punks pizzas come with a huge variety of toppings / Image: Pizza Punks
They don't just do pizza, either, in fact there are a few pasta dishes on the menu here and those - just like the pizza dough - use freshly made pasta that has been prepared, rolled and cut on site.
Think tagliatelle with nduja sausage ragu, crab and prawn linguine and linguine cacio de pepe - or, build your own pasta dish from theit list of sauces and other ingredients, with categories ranging from protein and veggie to 'rogue'.
What is a rogue topping you ask? According to Pizza Punks, it's things like mac n cheese, rum ham hock and chilli chocolate pulled beef. Fair enough, but we definitely want to try them all.
This will be the first Yorkshire opening for the Scottish restaurant chain, which already has three other northern sites in Glasgow, Belfast and Newcastle.
“At Pizza Punks we do things differently and don’t conform to the norm when it comes to making incredible food that appeals to everyone," said owner, Brad Stevens.
One of Pizza Punks 48-hour fermented sourdough pizzas, ready for takeaway / Image: Pizza Punks
"We offer customers the freedom to make the experience their own because pizza is the new punk and there are no hard and fast rules with it. Our restaurants provide the perfect spot for meeting with friends and family, sharing great food and drinks and having an epic time.
“For us it is about providing excellent quality ingredients as well as unrivalled levels of customer service because it’s not just about the food, it’s about having fun."
"Our attitude is all geared towards helping our customers have the best time when they visit our restaurants. Leeds will be no different and we are looking forward to having a new customer base that will join the Pizza Punks movement.”
Pizza Punks new pizza restaurant is due to open on Bond Street in Leeds this summer.
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Jacob Elordi says the sexiest thing about Yorkshire is ‘rocks and sheep’
As women around the world swoon over Jacob Elordi, he's too busy loving rocks and sheep.
In case you haven't been on social media over the past week and managed to avoid the influx of paparazzi images, the hotly anticipated 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation is out soon and with that comes heaps of red carpets, screenings and glamorous premieres.
Famously set against the brooding hills of Yorkshire, Wuthering Heights by our very own Emily Brontë follows the tumultuous love story of Heathcliff and Cathy.
Played in the upcoming film by Australian heartthrobs Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.
During the recent London premiere where Elordi was seen wearing a rather dashing green three piece, the stars were asked what they thought the 'sexiest' thing about Yorkshire is by HitsRadioUK.
A valid question to which Jacob replies "rocks and sheep". I mean, he's got a fair point.
Margot Robbie went into a little more detail, she said "Sunrise and sunset in Yorkshire is a pretty dramatic experience. The sky is literally like red and orange. I honestly couldn't believe it when I was out there. The landscape is stunning."
Why thank you Margot, we absolutely agree. She continues to shower us with compliments stating that the "People are lovely. Pubs are great. I love it"
It seems like Margot has got Yorkshire pretty bang on there, and if she ever needs any pub recommendations then we'll absolutely help her out.
Jacob on the other hand, we know rocks and sheep are sexy but...have you ever met us?
Hopefully he fell in love with our county enough to come back, as we wouldn't mind bumping into him on a hike up the Yorkshire moors.
Popular Leeds gaming bar announces immediate shock closure after going into liquidation
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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.”
Images: The Hoot Leeds
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."
Georgina Pellant -
2nd July 2021 
