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Regular readers will be aware that the last edition of appetite devoted four pages to the glory of gin. And,...
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Butcher George Payne – an appetite columnist and one of Rick Stein’s Food Heroes – is marking 30 years in...
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The fab Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland, Northumberland, is about to launch a series of intimate guest chef dinners at its lovely new Gatehouse building, starting on May 6 with Martin Sweeney from The Tramshed, Shoreditch. Lord Crewe head chef Simon Hicks (pictured) is also taking over the new venue...
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Chef Nick Grieves has taken up residence at 139 Jesmond Road, Newcastle with his new neighbourhood restaurant The Patricia. Nick...
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Nice work on the part of some of the region’s leading chefs, who are joining forces to put on a...
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Longsands Fish Kitchen has been named the best new fish and chips business in the UK at the 2017 National Fish & Chip Awards organised by Seafish. The London awards recognised owner/head chef Simon Walsh’s innovative approach to running a new fish and chip shop and sustainable and responsible sourcing....
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Deserved praise for The Duke of Wellington Inn at Newton, near Stocksfield, Northumberland, which has been named the Best Hotel...
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The Proper Food and Drink Festivals are back this summer, with events in North Shields (April 29-May 1), South Shields...
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The iconic Station East pub, on the Gateshead side of the Tyne between the Tyne and High Level bridges, has reopened after two years. Hadrian Border Brewery has restored its beautiful stonework and railway arches and the bar is stocked with award-winning draft and bottled beers including Farne Island and...
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The Jolly Fisherman on the Quay is laying on festive entertainment as it celebrates its first Christmas on Newcastle Quayside. The...
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The pop-up sky table which made its mark suspended 100ft above the Tyne this summer is returning in 2017. The...
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The Botanist in Newcastle has unveiled a new après-ski theme on its roof terrace at the top of Monument Mall. The Nordic ski resort theme features log cabins, snowboards, heaters and blankets so you can cosy up and enjoy those amazing views over Grey Street and the Christmas Market. Festive!...
