The North East certainly isn’t well known for its food; if you asked a southerner what springs to mind when they think about the North East, they will likely say the passionate sports fans. But the North East does have some hidden gems when it comes to food and drink. […]
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New steak house breathes life in to Sunderland’s restaurant scene one month on from grand reopening
The city centre’s only dedicated steak house has filled a culinary void and has proved to be evidence of Sunderland’s growing economy. The Chop House above the historic Dun Cow pub reopened on May 14th after the former owner left the company. Paul Scott, who is general manager of the […]
You chose the 8 best gluten-free restaurants in the North East
The number of gluten-free eaters is on the rise. There are several different reasons that may mean you would have to eat gluten-free, such as having coeliac or IBS. According to Coeliac UK, 1 in 100 people suffer from coeliac disease, but the number of people diagnosed with a sensitivity […]
Bonded Warehouse hosts sell-out Soul and Funk night in Sunderland
A new and exciting music, food and craft beer venue has re-opened in Sunderland, attracting hundreds of people for their highly anticipated ‘Soul Limbo’ night. The Bonded Warehouse re-opened earlier this year on the Quayside after undergoing extensive refurbishment to bring the historic industrial building back to life. ‘Soul Limbo’ […]
“Paws for 5” for canine coffee and cake
As Paws For 5 celebrate their one-year anniversary owner, Anne Seymour, tells us what is really is like to own a ‘dog-friendly café’. Canine owners who have to get their coffees ‘to go’ or drink them outdoors, whether it be rain or shine, will most definitely appreciate the Paws For […]
Stirks butchers head back to their roots for National Butchers week
A Sunderland butchers will be raising the ‘steaks’ this week for National Butchers week. Stirks, a family run business on Wearside who are known across the North East for their quality and affordable meat packs, have revealed they will be heading back to their roots between March 12-18 to […]
Christmas Traditions: How the festive season in Portugal differs from the UK
The Portuguese Christmas is very different from that in the UK. The first difference, of course, is that Portugal has a gigantic yellow ball in the sky all year long — they call it the Sun! And that is no different at Christmas than the other 364 days. But that […]
Good news for craft beer enthusiastics as pop-up cafe brings Belgian beer culture to Newcastle’s Pink Lane.
Mick Potts, a local pub landlord, is looking to bring continental beer culture to the people of Tyneside. His pop-up beer cafe, Lanterne Rouge, runs Thursday-Saturday, 7pm-late, from the Pink Lane coffee shop, opposite Central Station in Newcastle city centre. This is the second time the pop-up has been in […]
The coffee shops in Sunderland that you need to visit
Coffee shops are becoming increasingly popular, especially in Sunderland Coffee has been around for centuries. The first coffee houses appeared in Venice in 1629, and since then, many coffee shops have been opened around the world. The first coffee house in England was opened in 1650, set up in Oxford by a […]
University of Sunderland mediaHUB donates needed items to Elim Food Bank
Christmas can be a tough time for those less fortunate families and places such as Elim Foodbank are there to supply with help and support this festive season for families who need it. This year, University of Sunderland, mediaHUB has decided to give something back to the community of Sunderland. […]