News reaches us of the imminent opening of Banyan Bar & Kitchen, set to open at the end of March following a £1.5m transformation of the former Jamie’s Italian in the shadow of Grey’s Monument, Newcastle. This will be the ninth Banyan in the north, following others in Leeds, Manchester and York. Owner Arc Inspirations operates 18 bar-restaurants under the Manahattan, Banyan, The Pit, Kith & Kin, and The Box brands.
