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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Luxury Leeds steakhouse to undergo huge £1.2 million renovation
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
New BBC TV drama starring Bel Powley and Harley Squires to be filmed in Leeds this spring
Clementine Hall
The BBC has announced a brand-new crime drama set to be filmed in Leeds and Hull.
We all love a BBC drama, and luckily for us one is about to be filmed right here in Leeds.
The new drama will be titled Shy & Lola, starring Harley Squires from The Night Manager and Bel Powley from The Diary of A Teenage Girl.
The six-part series has been described as a "dark comedy" about two women caught up in a murder in the criminal underworld.
The plot follows an unassuming pair in a small coastal town in northern England where the pair both realise they have a hidden talent for crime.
The series synopsis states: "As they build an operation that threatens to blow the local bad guys out of the water, opposing futures beckon – using their earnings to fund a fresh start, or becoming the new bosses in town."
The show is based on a popular French TV series and is written by Amanda Coe, an acclaimed English screenwriter and novelist.
Amanda Coe spoke about the announcement: "With such a rich and spiky central relationship at its core, Shy & Lolais a dream of a show to write, full of fun, action and emotion. I can't wait to see our hugely exciting cast and director bring it to life."
Rachelle Constant, executive Producer for Clerkenwell Films, said: "Amanda has written a brilliantly bold series centred on a dynamic female duo, which blends dark comedy with propulsive storytelling.We’re thrilled to have Hayley and Bel as our leads, alongside an exceptional cast and crew."
The new series will begin filming in Leeds and Hull this spring and will air on BBC One and iPlayer and we'll absolutely be tuning in.
Georgina Pellant -
11th November 2021 
