Unlicensed To Thrill

All things considered, it may be a disadvantage for a restaurant not to be licensed, especially in the UK where alcohol consumption -- particularly wine -- appears to be relatively recession-proof. But there are advantages too. Unlicensed -- or bring your own (BYO) restaurants -- allow you to indulge in your own beverages -- beer or wine, cheap or otherwise. The choice is one thing, but the money saved is a major plus too. Restaurant bills can be ...more

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Latest Recommendation

Aroma Thai Restaurant, Hartlepool

Almost full on a random Wednesday night - good sign. Happy hour is until 8.30pm - 2 courses £7.95 - I had the chicken satay and chili beef whilst my husband had the BBQ ribs and sizzling beef platter - all the food was lovely, clean, well presented and served by very polite staff. Would def recommend and we will be back very soon.

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Every month we publish a list of the 10 most popular Newcastle & North East restaurants on Sugarvine. These figures are based on searches by Sugarvine readers last month (previous month's results in brackets).

(2) Casa Antonio - Longbenton
(1) Landmark - Newcastle City Centre
(6) Bruges - Jesmond
(3) Tia's - Durham
(5) Azzuri - Newcastle City Centre
(-) Tavistock Restaurant, Bar & Cafe - South Shields
(8) Pizzeria Santana - Jesmond
(-) Capital Indian Restaurant - Durham
(-) God's Kitchen - Chester-le-Street
(-) Amici - Longbenton

On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Newcastle's restaurants, bars and pubs.

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Restaurant Review

Secco Ristorante Salentino

Secco Ristorante Salentino is a real gem of a place. The restaurant received a Hardens Remy Award for best New Restaurant Opening in 2005, one of only ...more

The Gastrotourist

Destination Restaurants

Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond. This month:
Manor House Hotel, Castle Combe

6 Places to go for ...

Thai

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A to Z Listings

The Letter E

Jesmond Chinese, Two Newcastle Spanish tapas bars, Italian, Japanese and International in Middlesborough ...more

The Rant

Stop Messing

I like to think I’m reasonably broad-minded when it comes to food. I don’t beat the wife if my meal isn’t on the table when I come home from work; in fact, I do more than my fair share in the kitchen. ...more

Signature Dish

Cafe 21

This recipe comes from the burgeoning Café 21 stable belonging to Terry Laybourne and presents pork in a whole new light. ...more

Sugarvine Wine Offer

Explorer Case £79.95

The Explorer Case brings together a choice of interesting wines from around the globe, specially selected with variety in mind. There’s two bottles ea ...more

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The Man Who Ate the World: In Search of the Perfect Dinner

Jay Rayner chronicles the revolution in high-end gastronomy that has been sweeping the world since the late eighties. Not simply an account of endless ...more

Quick Bites

Culinary and viticultural evening 5th September at La Toscana, each dish is complemented with a brief talk and an appropriate glass of wine, £38 per person, arrival 7pm function start at 7.30pm. . .Salsa Club every Wednesday and Monthly Burlesque nights at Voodoo Café, Darlington. . .Magnesia Bank in North Shields is hosting a 'Divine Comedy Show' on 18th of June, tickets £6.00, doors open at 7.30pm. . .Winners of the 2008 Northern Hospitality Awards -- Reg Johnson (Special Achievement); The London Carriage Works, Liverpool (Best Restaurant); The Pipe & Glass Inn, East Yorkshire (Best Newcomer); Lisa Allen at Northcote Manor, Langho (Best Chef); The Shoulder of Mutton, Kirkby Overblow (Best Pub); Lowry Hotel, Manchester (Best Hotel); Eyck Zimmer at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester (Best Chef Mentor); Barlounge, Chester (Best Bar); Northcote Manor, Langho (Best Wine Offering). . .The Forth Hotel on Pink Lane in Newcastle has reopened after a make-over. . .Blackfriars was awarded Best Newcastle Restaurant at the 2008 Hi-Life swards. . .Thai seafood and vegetarian specials every day on the blackboard at Newcastle's At Bangkok Cafe with everything cooked without MSG or artificial colouring. . .Newcastle's Barluga reopens Feb 29 after a major refurb. . .Salsa classes from 8pm-11pm on Tuesdays and swing dancing on Mondays from 7pm-10pm at Chiquito on Durham. . .Newcastle's Big Mussel is going into receivership. . .Culinary and viticultural evening March 7 at La Toscana, £38 for four courses, each with wines, plus coffee and speaker. . The exclusive new bar/club Tup Tup Palace opened in Newcastle in December. . .Gourmet Spot in Durham has won the best dessert in the UK award from Restaurant Magazine for Head Chef Sean Wilkinson's take on 'Tea and Toast'. . .Salsa Mondays from 8pm-11pm at Chiquito in Gateshead. . .Oldfields Restaurants have picked up the Taste Of North East England Award at the 2007 North East England Tourism Awards. . .New £1m luxury Indian restaurant and bar Raval at the former Snowballs site on Gateshead Quays. . .