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El Castano on Jesmond's busy Osborne Road is an award-winning Spanish tapas restaurant. It's open seven days a week from 6pm until midnight with last food orders taken at 9.30pm. The venue is decorated in Spanish bodega style with a contemporary twist and as well as the main restaurant there is a separate bar and lounge area with comfy leather sofas and a heated terrace perfect for al fresco dining. Everything is prepared fresh by a team of Spanish chefs and popular choices include the Gambas pil pil (king prawns flash fried in white wine, garlic and chilli) and the paella. Special party menus are also available for groups of four or more. El Castano is part of the Kenilworth Hotel which has 11 ensuite bedrooms.

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Gourmet Spot is one of Durham's boldest restaurants, specialising in innovative and imaginative cuisine. Offering a wonderful Tasting Menu and a daily A La Carte menu to its customers. Gourmet Spot has just been received a recommendation in the Michelin Guide 2010. Head Chef Stephen Hardy is ready to cook up a storm in Durham and is chasing a Michelin star for one of the North East's premier niche restaurants. Previously at Winteringham Fields restaurant, Stephen says: "We want to be up there with the top restaurants in the north of England. I am passionate about serving food of the finest quality using the best seasonal ingredients." During its short life, Gourmet Spot has won its fair share of awards including Best UK Dessert 2007, awarded by Restaurant Magazine, and in March 2009 it was runner-up only to Michelin-starred Seaham Hall for Best Restaurant in County Durham, as judged by The Gourmet Society. Perfect for a special occasion or treating yourself, the Gourmet Spot is the place to experience fine dining in Durham.Awards | Good Food Guide 2

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Adjacent to the Theatre Royal in the heart of Newcastle, Starters & Puds is a new concept in leisurely eating. It's a totally flexible dining experience - so much so that if you're visiting the theatre you can have your savoury course before the show and pre-order your puddings for after. The menu has a wide choice of starters and you can order as many dishes as you wish, sharing around the table Med style. Or if you prefer, you can order a larger version of any dish. Then there's an equally mouthwatering selection of desserts -- ranging from traditional puds like rhubarb and ginger crumble to continental favourites such as tiramisu and tarte tatin. Starters & Puds is housed in the vaults of an old bank, an atmospheric world of barrel-vaulted ceilings and open brickwork. There are various rooms to choose from, including the panelled Oak Room which is ideal for private dining.

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