There's a group of pubs in Leeds selling the 'ultimate' chip butty and it looks absolutely incredible.
Loaded with fistfuls of french fry-style chips and stuffed into a whole, hollowed-out loaf, we think we've found the ultimate contender for your Friday night tea this week.
If all that doesn't sound tempting enough, this ultimate chip butty also comes with added melted cheese a boat of gravy on the side so that you can sauce your butty up to your own exacting specifications.
Available at Greene King pubs throughout Leeds now, we'd say it is a must-try if you love a proper chip butty (and let's be honest, this being Yorkshire - is there anyone who doesn't?).
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Even better, his top-tier menu item also comes with a nice cold pint on the side - which we have to say ranks way over a cup of tea when it comes to chip pairings in our view.
The Greene King pub website lists the dish as one of its highlights, describing it as “a whole bread loaf, hollowed and filled with chips, cheese and lashings of gravy. Served with two jugs of gravy for dipping”.
With five different Greene King pubs in Leeds to choose from, you're pretty spoilt really as to where to go.
Enjoy your chip butty at The Templar Hotel on Vicar Lane or another local Greene King pub / Image: Alan Murray-Rust
In Leeds alone, there's Greene King's traditional, friendly pub inside the Templar hotel, the 'flaming' Bridgewater Arms on Cardigan Fields road to check out, plus the Malt Shovel on Crab Lane, the Dragon on Whitehall road and the Griffin on Board lane.
If you can't decide, though, this quick pub finder guide will quickly show you the closest pub to you. to help make things super easy
Feature image - Greene King.
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Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci spotted in Ilkley at local coffee shop
A neighbourhood coffee shop were left starstruck as Stanley Tucci popped in for a brew.
It seems that even Hollywood A-listers love a trip to the beloved spa town of Ilkley.
Stanley Tucci, known for his iconic roles in The Devil Wears Prada, The Lovely Bones and The Hunger Games was seen in Ilkley yesterday, Tuesday 19 May.
Thirty Nine Coffee Company, a popular brunch spot on Ilkley's main street The Grove, welcomed Tucci and his crew for a coffee after he was spotted filming at a local pub just across the road.
Image: Thirty Nine Coffee Co
After this, it was said he went to go watch his own film The Devil Wears Prada 2 at The Ilkley Cinema.
Posting the news to Instagram, Thirty Nine Coffee Company said: "Look who popped in for a Thirty Nine coffee - awesome to meet the amazing @stanleytucci - what an amazing chap and lovely crew - so glad you enjoyed our coffee!"
Pictures were posted of Stanley taking selfies with the staff, clad in his usual trendy get-up consisting of chunky glasses, flat cap, wax jacket and scarf.
Image: Thirty Nine Coffee Co
The owners of Thirty Nine said he loved his coffee that they served him and hey, if it's good enough for Stanley then it's good enough for us.
It's not clear what he was filming in Ilkley, but the actor is known for presenting a number of foodie documentaries so it could be something to do with this. We'll keep you posted when we know more.
The UK’s leading K-pop retailer is opening its first Yorkshire store in Leeds
Clementine Hall
The Merrion Centre is set to welcome one of the UK’s fastest-growing specialist music retailers.
K-pop fans, you're going to love this one.
Soft launching on Friday 22 May, K-pop Korner Leeds will open initially as a pop-up store, becoming the brand’s fourth UK location and its first in the north of England.
Recognised as the UK’s leading dedicated K-pop retailer, K-pop Korner stocks official K-pop albums, signed albums, light sticks and rare collectibles imported directly from Korea.
Not only that, but the brand has developed a strong national following through fan events, trading days, concerts and exclusive product launches.
The Leeds opening follows the success of K-pop Korner’s existing stores in London Waterloo, London Euston and Nottingham, with growing demand from fans across Yorkshire and the north driving the expansion.
Anastasia Tsappis, Director of K-pop Korner, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring K-pop Korner to Leeds and finally create a dedicated space for fans in Yorkshire and the North of England. Community has always been at the heart of what we do and we’re looking forward to building a welcoming environment where fans can meet, discover new merchandise, celebrate their favourite artists and enjoy special events together.
“Our community has been asking for a more accessible location outside London and the Midlands for a long time, so Leeds felt like the natural next step. The Merrion Centre stood out because of its vibrant atmosphere, fantastic city-centre location and strong connection to entertainment and youth culture.
“We want the opening to feel like more than just a store launch. It’s about celebrating K-pop fandom and creating memorable experiences for the local community. We’re especially excited to see fans come together for our opening events and experience the energy and excitement that makes K-pop culture so special.”
Georgina Pellant -
10th September 2021 
