Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant review - The Grand Hotel, Tynemouth Long Sands
September 16th 2011
The Grand Hotel has dominated the southern headland of Tynemouth Long Sands for almost 140 years, an imposing tribute to Victorian opulence. Andrew Smith joined the lunchtime diners and took in the sea air
North Yorkshire restaurant guide - The Copper Horse, Seamer
August 26th 2011
Dinner at the theatrical Copper Horse in Seamer, near Scarborough is a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds, says Tony Greenway
North Yorkshire restaurant guide - The Coachman Inn, Snainton
August 8th 2011
Good food and good service never go out of style as The Coachman Inn at Snainton proves, says Tony Greenway
Restaurant review - Wellington Restaurant, Wynyard Hall
August 5th 2011
Andrew Smith follows in the footsteps of kings, queens and prime ministers to dine out regally at the Wellington Restaurant, Wynyard Hall
North Yorkshire restaurant guide - Crab & Lobster, Asenb, Thirsk
June 24th 2011
The Crab & Lobster restaurant is an exotic venue in the heart of North Yorkshire serving some of the best seafood in the county, reports Tony Greenway
North Yorkshire restaurant guide - The Black Swan, Helmsley
June 2nd 2011
If there is such a thing as the perfect meal in the most comfortable surroundings then this could be it, says Tony Greenway
Restaurant review - NE2 Food Social, Newcastle
May 7th 2011
Former North East Chef of the Year David Kennedy has opened NE2 Food Social - a relaunch of the outlet he ran successfully at the Biscuit Factory contemporary commercial art gallery in Shieldfield, Newcastle. But what’s that new name about?
Restaurant review - Cafe Lilli, Norton, Teesside
April 15th 2011
Anne Graham discovers a taste and ambience of the continent at this stylish bistro-style restaurant in Norton
North Yorkshire restaurant guide - Chapters Hotel and Restaurant, Stokesley
April 11th 2011
Chapters Hotel and Restaurant in Stokesley has a cabinet bulging with awards. Tony Greenway discovers its winning ways
North Yorkshire restaurant guide - The Blue Bell, Weaverthorpe
March 23rd 2011
The Blue Bell Inn is a cosy pub with a menu of inventive modern English cuisine, says Tony Greenway
Restaurant review - Sabatini's, Newcastle Quayside
March 14th 2011
There are more restaurants then you can shake a stick at in Newcastle’s Quayside, but there is one which has weathered the ups and downs of the area’s popularity better than most Words by Sue Campbell
Fabulous dining at The Feathers Inn, Stocksfield
February 23rd 2011
Anne Graham lets the secret out about The Feathers at Stocksfield. But don’t tell her friend, Diane
Newcastle restaurant Vujon provides a warm welcome on a bleak night
January 6th 2011
Anne Graham discovers sanctuary and delicious dining in Vujon, Newcastle
Unexpected pleasures at Rockliffe Hall, Hurworth
July 18th 2010
From a bright blue cocktail to a crackling crumble crust - it was an evening full of surprises at Rockliffe Hall
Six, Baltic, Newcastle - Restaurant-review
May 28th 2009
Nowhere on the banks of the River Tyne boasts such a commanding position or more spectacular view than Six restaurant, atop the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art at Gateshead Quays.
Lindisfarne Inn, Beal, Northumberland - Restaurant review
April 6th 2009
Lindisfarne Inn chef Chris Taylor aims to please with rustic cooking and seasonal changes
Pinchinthorpe Hall, Pinchinthorpe, North Yorkshire -Restaurant review
January 28th 2009
WORDS BY SUE CAMPBELL 'Pinchinthorpe Hall Cares' says the leaflet on the dining table. It starts off by saying that it cares about the environment. But where have we heard that before?
Blagraves House, The Bank, Barnard Castle, County Durham - Restaurant review
December 10th 2008
BY SUE CAMPBELL Chef Ken Marley says it's like owning a little bit of history. Blagraves House in Barnard Castle sits halfway down The Bank, a steep road leading from the famous circular butter market
Morritt Hotel in Teesdale, County Durham - Restaurant review
December 5th 2008
It started off with the most delicious champagne and canapés and ended with divine chocolate treats - now that's what we call lunch.
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