‘Cocktails and carbs’ and ‘Eating is treating’ are the motto’s of The Laundrette restaurant and bar, and to be honest both sit perfectly well with me. I was vaguely aware that the Laundrette originated in Manchester, but hearing that we were getting our very own in ...
When the Botanist first opened in Newcastle a few years ago, it immediately shot to the top of the most sought after spot in toon for somewhere to eat. I remember you couldn’t get booked at a weekend for up to six weeks in advance, and even nowadays it’s still pretty difficult. When ...
As I walked along Newcastle’s quayside, and looked over at the crane next to the Sage, Gateshead that would soon be hoisting 22 of us 100 foot in the air for dinner, I got the first flicker of panic. Is it safe? I’m not really scared of heights, and having been invited to try the ...
It’s a common feature of most bars these days to offer a cocktail masterclass, perfect for a hen do or girls night out or occasion. Truthfully though, how often are you going to actually put what you learn into practice at home? When I was invited to attend the new gin masterclass at The ...
Dobson & Parnell is one of Newcastle’s newest fine dining experiences, and is currently part of the bi-annual NE1 Newcastle Restaurant week. The Dobson & Parnell building itself was designed by famous local architect John Dobson. You might recognise the name, he designed some of ...
Walking in to Sohe bar and restaurant on Osborne Road last week, the first thing I came face to face with was a fat, cheery little Buddha sat on the bar, offering me a Kwai Royale. Just the type of welcome you want on a rainy evening after work. I’d never been to Sohe, Jesmond before this ...