We are so excited for all the foodie events and festivals happening in the next few months! Next week, from Saturday 10th May – Sunday 11th May, get yourselves down to Tynemouth Priory & Castle for the Tynemouth Food Festival! So what’s it all about? I’ll let them tell you: “Food lovers can expect aContinue reading “Tynemouth Food Festival”
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Fat Buddha (Newcastle)
Our guest blogger Laura was invited to try some Asian fusion cuisine at Fat Buddha. Be prepared for a mouth-watering review. Over the past few years, there’s been an increasing number of Asian restaurants popping up around Newcastle, many of which we’ve been tempted by, but simply haven’t had the time to try. One suchContinue reading “Fat Buddha (Newcastle)”
Great North Gluten-Free Fair
Following on from the success of the first ever Great North Gluten-Free Fair in 2013, the event is returning to CastleGate, in Newcastle city centre, for a second year on 26th April. Organised by TASTECLUB, which supports the people who make, serve and sell Great North food and drink, the event proves that gluten-free needn’t mean taste-free, withContinue reading “Great North Gluten-Free Fair”
Gusto
Our scobberlotch blogger Beth, and fellow friend Nialah, were invited for an evening of fine dining at the beautiful Gusto restaurant along the Quayside. As typical baked bean eating, Heinz tomato soup loving students, to be invited to an evening of what promised decadence, divine and delicious food was definitely something to be excited about andContinue reading “Gusto”
The Boiler Shop Steamer
The Boiler Shop Steamer is a monthly event held on the first Friday and Saturday of every month (so, if you haven’t realised already….it’s happening today!) The event celebrates local food & drink, music, art and culture and brings some of the best UK street vendors together to sell you deliciousness while you listen toContinue reading “The Boiler Shop Steamer”
Browns
Laura & Vinny, our fantastic guest bloggers, were invited to a dinner date at Browns Bar & Brasserie on Newcastle’s fashionable Grey Street. The moment we walked into Browns we were completely blown away by the beautiful decor and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant has a classic European brasserie feel, with live piano music and smartlyContinue reading “Browns”
Scalini’s (Jesmond)
Thank you to Laura, our fantastic guest blogger, for this review of the newly refurbished Scalini’s in Jesmond. We were delighted when Scalini’s in Jesmond invited us to go along and see their refurbished restaurant and sample some new dishes from their menu. An Italian restaurant on Osbourne Road surrounded by swanky bars, it’s aContinue reading “Scalini’s (Jesmond)”
Newcastle Restaurant Week: 27th Jan – 2nd Feb
I love Newcastle Restaurant Week. What a brilliant idea (I applaud you, whoever thought of it). Get the nation dining! Get them trying different restaurants and get them to do it all for either £10 or £15 per person. It’s fantastic. You can view the full list of restaurants participating here, and also find outContinue reading “Newcastle Restaurant Week: 27th Jan – 2nd Feb”
The Butterfly Cabinet
After a morning spent segwaying for my sister’s birthday, we decided to head up to The Butterfly Cabinet in Heaton for brunch/lunch. My sister had been a couple of times before and really liked the place, and we thought we would give it a try! The first thing I noticed was the quirky interior, andContinue reading “The Butterfly Cabinet”
Mannaza
One wet night as we trundled through Newcastle city centre to meet up with some friends for dinner, we passed this little Korean BBQ place. We stared through the windows to see a bustling restaurant packed to the brim, with everyone eating delicious, warm food that was steaming from their bowls. It looked so comforting.Continue reading “Mannaza”
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