Foodies will be able to sample some of the best dishes on Wearside when Sunderland Restaurant Week returns on March 7-15.
Restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars across Sunderland are lining up to take part in the initiative, which is organised by Sunderland’s BIDs and supported by Tyne and Wear Metro.
Among those already taking part are city centre Restaurant Week regulars Asiana, Rumour Has It, Babaji, Angelo’s Ristorante, and I Scream for Pizza at Sheepfolds. At the seafront, Goa is once again taking part, alongside Fausto, Marina Vista, Seaburn Bay, House of Zen, and Acropolis.
All the venues will be offering deals priced at £10, £15, £20 and £25.
Last year’s event attracted 16,997 diners – with an estimated economic impact of £509,000.
Roberta Redecke, head of business services at Sunderland’s BIDs, is hopeful of matching – and possibly exceeding – those figures.
“Sunderland is renowned for the breadth, quality and diversity of its hospitality sector,” she said. “The city centre and seafront have an abundance of independent restaurants, bars and cafés specialising in a wide variety of cuisines and dishes.
“One of the great aspects of Restaurant Week is that it encourages people to try somewhere new without worrying they’ll break the bank. It’s also a great opportunity to return to a favourite place and possibly sample something a little different.”
David Turton, marketing manager at Nexus, added: “We are pleased to continue supporting this important initiative, reflecting the growth of Sunderland’s vibrant restaurant sector. With Metro providing convenient connections across Tyne and Wear, customers can enjoy Restaurant Week with ease.”
Businesses wanting to be involved are invited to email info@sunderlandbid.co.uk
Vouchers for diners can be downloaded at sunderlandbid.co.uk/restaurant-week
