I love the North East’s food and drink scene, and after starting Geordie Scran in 2018 with a picture of...
There’s plenty to get your teeth into across the North East this autumn – with fresh flavours, grand openings, and...
There is a lot going on in the North East right now – new residencies, clever collaborations and exciting food concepts – so if you needed some new spots to try this spring, I’ve got you covered. One of the region’s most talked about restaurants – Hjem – is doing a...
If the first few weeks of 2024 are anything to go by, we’re going to be blessed with some incredible...
When the sun finally decides to grace us with its presence here in the North East, we must get out...
Unlike the weather this summer, the food and drink in the North East has not disappointed! It’s been a real challenge to pick just a few of the highlights from the past few months for this edition as we’ve had so many awesome experiences this summer. We ventured up to...
Things are heating up for summer and there’s plenty of new openings and exciting pop-ups to check out. First, Fenwick...
There’s been no shortage of new openings across the North East lately, but alongside chasing whatever opened five minutes ago,...
We’ve had an epic start to 2025 in the North East, with exciting new openings and fresh menus bringing us awesome dining experiences. Durham’s Isla, from the talented team behind Coarse, is at the top of my list for a must-visit this year. Located near the station, the menu is full...
Things are finally warming up in the North East and I have three hot new places to visit this summer...
With the festive season fast approaching as I write, I thought I’d share some of my new top spots –...
Where better to start than one of the most incredible dining experiences I’ve had to-date? I was invited to La Mesa by Proof Drinks to sample the most amazing Mexican-inspired tasting menu by chef Shaun Hurrell – star of the last edition of Appetite. Set below Barrio Comida in Durham,...




















