It’s not often I get the metro along the coast, preferring instead to walk it, or if I’m on the metro it’s heading straight up to town. After a visit to Platform 2 at Tynemouth station with the girls a few weeks ago I knew Kieran would love it so planne[...]
Some of the best news I heard recently, (not including the vaccine), was that despite being in tier 3 two of my favourite North East markets have been allowed to reopen again at weekends in the run up to Christmas. The quayside market is back on Saturdays and[...]
The iconic Spanish City landmark in Whitley Bay hosts a range of food places including the award winning Trenchers, Valerie’s tearoom and the Champagne Bar to name a few, but for the first time last night I visited the fine dining, steak and seafood 1910 Re[...]
The latest addition to the North Shields fish quay, Salt Market Social opened it’s doors at the weekend and although it was supposed to open back around Easter time, I think it was worth the wait. Created by a couple of locals - Barney and Jim over a pint o[...]
Whitley Bay to me is home. I grew up there my entire childhood, and aside from three years at uni, and a few years living up in Gosforth with friends it’s always been my home. It’s changed a lot from the days of buying pic n mix from Woolworths, the rolle[...]
Kith & Kin has long been my favourite spot for weekend brunch close to home in Whitley Bay, and although I frequently share it on my Instagram I thought it was about time I did a proper blog on it. Located on Park View, Kith & Kin is the most gorgeous[...]