Durham's Gourmet Spot uses imaginative flavour combinations and award-winning local produce to produce stunning dishes. The seasonally changing A la Carte menu is produced by Head Chef Stephen Hardy. He uses locally sourced produce and artistic flair ...more
There's been a bit of a buzz (you may be forgiven for missing it) about the newest environmentally-friendly restaurant in London Town. Curiously ignoring Acorn House and its kin who have been quietly beavering away for some years on the eco-front, th ...see the full blog and reader comments
After training and working in restaurants around Europe and then establishing the Fisherman's Lodge as the northeast's top fish restaurant, Terry Laybourne opened 21 Queen Street in Newcastle in 1988. Today his Café 21 group extends to five venues across the northeast, including the restyled and relocated Café 21 and the renowned Jesmond Dene House. Terry has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Terry Laybourne your question.What's the best way to cook a steak and keep it tender? - Andy Wheaton
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Newcastle & North East restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
- Gusto, Quayside
- Rice Flame Bar & Grill, Gateshead
- Indian Brasserie, Seahouses
- Orangegrass, South Shields
- Shahe, Gosforth
- Utong Thai, Newcastle City Centre
- Malmaison Brasserie, Newcastle Quayside
- Gospoda Polish Restaurant, Newcastle City Centre
- Hanahana, Newcastle City Centre
- Amalfi Restaurant, Sunderland
- Click here to see more
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Gidleigh Park, ChagfordYes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
Read What the Critics have to say.
Win an overnight stay, dinner including a bottle of wine and breakfast for 2 at the acclaimed riverside Washbourne Court Hotel set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, part of the von Essen hotels group
Which famous English public school begins with the letter E? Enter this competition
Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of Newcastle & North East restaurants.
Book a Restaurant Table
Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants in Newcastle & North East that you can book online....more
Book a Local Hotel Room
If you're planning a special meal out, why not make a night of it? We can offer the best hotel deals, with discounts of up to 70%....more
Order a Takeaway
It's simple and free to place your Takeaway order online. Just click on the link to browse places in Newcastle & North East where you can order online....more
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:A Taste Of Persia, Newcastle City Centre
More information on A Taste Of Persia"We were transit at the national bus station from Edinburgh to Nottingham. It was noon. next bus only start 1hr 30mins time. So hungry, and were looking for halal food. luckily we saw Taste of Persia. Guess what? Food was superb, hot and tasty. I don't find in my country Malaysia. I wish to come back again one day"
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Saturday 4th September
Brewery Tour - Day Tour of Northumberland's Breweries Spend a day trying some of the region's finest independently brewed real ales, meeting the experts who produce them and seeing at first hand where the ales are made. ...more
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- Sunday 5th September
Coastal Foraging Afternoon at Low Newton Inc Wild Food Picnic The price is per person and includes a picnic made up of locally sourced food and foraged ingredients. Should bad weather force us to eat inside, we will have the picnic at nearby Preston House Bed & Breakfast. ...more
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- Sunday 12th September | Jesmond Dene House
Wedding Fair. Talk to the specialists about flowers, frocks, food, photographs . all in the comfort of the Great Hall. Noon - 4pm, free entry. ...more
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- Thursday 16th September | Hotel Du Vin and Bistro
Wine Dinner - Spain Menu by Head Chef Graeme Cuthell, wine by Head Sommelier Ian Cobham. Each course matched with a wine that complements. Four courses, canapes, aperitif and coffee. £75 per head. ...more
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- Saturday 18th September to Sunday 3rd October
British Food Fortnight Now in its ninth year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. ...more
- Latest news for diners in the Newcastle & North East area.
- The Academy of Food and Wine (AFW) is now accepting entries for its front-of-house Annual Awards of Excellence. The closing date for entries is 10 September. Entry forms can be obtained from Helen Glen at the AFW on 020 8661 4646 or helen@acfws. ...more
- Take your cookery to the next level with the help of the Nation's top Chefs. Do you love cooking and want to improve your skills and repertoire? Would you like to master delicious new dishes and recipes? Do you want to see how good a cook you could be and learn from the best? Channel 4 is now look ...more
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