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 ...
It was less than a month ago since I first visited the Saltwater Fish Company at Fenwick’s, and since then I’ve been dying to go back to the food hall to try out some of the other places. I feel like I discovered a whole new world of food and it’s been calling me back! It was ...
Last week I attended the launch of The Botanist’s new summer cocktail menu, up on their fabulous rooftop terrace. The Botanist has long been one of my favourite bars in Newcastle ever since it opened, and I think the reason I like it so much is that it just ticks all the boxes whatever ...