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Appetite’s own daredevil foodie Joanne O’neil hits the heights As I write, I have just enjoyed a fantastic dinner of...
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Not before time, Newcastle at last has an authentic French wine bar and restaurant in the shape of The French...
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The pretty village of Wylam in the Tyne Valley has a new café to tempt the cyclists, walkers and day trippers who happen by looking for good coffee and homemade food. The Coffee Tree is a family concern owned by Michael and Suzanne McNeil. Suzanne cooks and looks after front...
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Great work on the part of Paul Johnson and Kelly Hopkins, who took over The Ship Inn, Wylam in July...
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The Experimental Diner supper club’s been out and about again, popping up this time at Newcastle Castle with chefs Simon...
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Nice work on the part of Lakes Distillery, which has released five new liqueurs in 70cl and way-too-easy-to-down 20cl bottles. Lakes Elderflower Gin Liqueur, Espresso Vodka Liqueur and Salted Caramel Vodka Liqueur are joined by Espresso Vodka Liqueur, Sloe Gin Liqueur and Damson Gin Liqueur and they make for a...
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At the risk of setting off a pre-Christmas panic among readers when we still have more than three months to...
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Congratulations to some of our favourite producers, who have taken a clutch of accolades in the prestigious Great Taste Awards....
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The food at the Briar Dene in Whitley Bay has reached new heights since its refurbishment by the Sir John Fitzgerald group (Crown Posada, Café Royal etc), which includes a new take-home seafood counter serving up classic fish and chips, crispy squid, battered scallops and more – perfect for enjoying...
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There are fewer things more magical than a really good fresh pasta bar, and now at last Newcastle has its...
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Newcastle now has its own dog café (yes, that is a thing), to rival its cat cafés (also a thing)....
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The two Michelin star Raby Hunt has been named one of the top 25 restaurants in the UK. The region’s only restaurant to make the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, which is selected by a panel of the hospitality industry’s top experts, including chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and critics, the...




















