Why Not Try...Caffe Vivo
Situated just off Newcastle Quayside behind the Law Courts, Italian-inspired Caffe Vivo is the latest opening for Terry Laybourne. It's housed in a 17th century warehouse and with its brick walls, iron pillars, sparkly aluminium chairs and smooth lea ...more
The Sugarvine BlogRose Gray
Sadly chef Rose Gray passed away at the end of February after a long battle with cancer. With her partner Ruth Rogers, she opened the River Cafe in Hammersmith way back in 1987, when chef celebritydom was unheard of and Italian cooking was lasagne an ...see the full blog and reader comments
Ask The Chef Terry Laybourne
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.I love lamb and have always wanted to find a good recipe for Moroccan lamb or something exotic like that. Can you give me something special to do with lamb next time to win over whoever I'm cooking for? - Ben
New On The VineLatest Sugarvine Venues
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. . .
- Gospoda Polish Restaurant, Newcastle City Centre
- Hanahana, Newcastle City Centre
- Amalfi Restaurant, Sunderland
- Al Basha, Newcastle City Centre
- Mrs Ali's, Jesmond
- Peppy's, Heaton
- Starters and Puds, Newcastle City Centre
- El Castano, Jesmond
- Eastern Spice, Prudhoe
- At Bangkok Cafe, Newcastle City Centre
- Hotel Du Vin, Newcastle City Centre
- Click here to see 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.
Royal Crescent Hotel, BathThe CriticsWhat The Papers Say
Yes, 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.
AA Gill, Sunday Times
Jay Rayner, The Observer
Matthew Norman, The Guardian
Giles Coren, The Times
Jasper Gerard, The Telegraph
Sugarvine CompetitionFeeling Lucky?
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Special OffersDeals On Food & Rooms
Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of Newcastle & North East restaurants.
Online BookingBook Tables & Hotels
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 you can book in the Newcastle & North East area....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
Reader RecommendedHave Your Say
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:China Buffet King, Middlesbrough
More information on China Buffet King"Yum Yum Yesssaaaahhh, That's what I'm talking about! Lots to choose from, plenty of variety! Fresh quality food! Ranges from Duck pancakes! Sweet and Sour dishes, peeking, lemon chicken, king prawns in oyster sauce and the list just goes on! If that's not enough you even get dessert options - Ice cream, Jelly, Chocolate etc, would highly recommend! "
Events CalendarWhat’s On & Where
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Thursday 18th March to Saturday 27th November
'Preserving The Nation' U.K. Tour Clippy is currently on tour with her unique 'Preserving the Nation' workshops at cookery schools across the U.K ...more
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- Friday 19th March | Jesmond Dene House
Cookery Class Learn the secrets of Afternoon Tea with the Jesmond Dene House Pastry Chef. Half a day class and afternoon tea. £6 ...more
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- Friday 26th March | Jesmond Dene House
Wine Pairing Dinner with renowned winemaker Maison Jaboulet. Informal wine tasting followed by 5-course wine pairing dinner inspired by trad ...more
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- Sunday 4th April | Jesmond Dene House
Easter Sunday Lunch Gather family and friends to celebrate this special day. Three-course lunch in the Restaurant. £28.75 ...more
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- Monday 5th April | Jesmond Dene House
Easter Monday Family Afternoon Tea at The House Relax over a champagne afternoon tea served in the Great Hall with music and face painting for children under 12. £ ...more
News RoundupEar To The Ground
- Latest news for diners in the Newcastle & North East area.
- Held at Manchester's Hilton Hotel on January 29, The Hi-Life Dining Awards honour Hi-Life restaurants and chefs throughout the UK and Ireland, with nominees and winners voted for by members of Hi-Life Diners Club, the UK and Ireland's largest dining club, which offers two for one dining for all memb ...more
- Are you a culinary colossus. a gastronomic goliath. king of your kitchen?
IRON CHEF is coming to the UK and the team is looking for confident, charismatic, professional and amateur chefs to take part.
If you can think on your feet, have bags of energy, feel certain that ...more - Click here for all the news
