Lockdown is easing and we’ve entered into a world of social distancing and face masks. Having not eaten in a restaurant since March I was excited at the prospect of my first ‘sit down’ meal somewhere other than my dining room. But there was a trepidation there. How would the experience compare? Rather than going ‘all out’, the Teen and…
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Meat:Stack Arrives in the Bigg Market
Glazed, Heaton
Ready for a vegan doughnut shop in Newcastle? I certainly was. I’ve participated in many a road trip for vegan doughnuts. Some of the best I’ve encountered are at Considerit in Edinburgh and Temple Coffee in Leeds. Now we have Glazed on our doorstep! I’ve visited Proven Goods a few times recently and was disappointed to find no vegan doughnuts…
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Barrio Comida, Durham
It has been a while since I have posted on the blog but this review was worth breaking my self-imposed silence for. Barrio Comida has been a miss since it vacated its temporary home on Newcastle’s Quayside two years ago but has now found a permanent home with stunning views in Durham. I was very excited to visit and see…
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Laura’s Fish Bar – Whitley Bay
Yes, you read that right. We’re reviewing a Fish & Chip shop. The reason for it is this little chippy in Whitley Bay has a vegan menu and we wanted to give it a try. Just a short walk from the metro station, or with plenty of (metered) parking outside, Laura’s has been garnering a lot of attention on social…
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Flint Pizza, Newcastle
Does Newcastle really need another pizza place? After the opening of Scream for Pizza in Sandyford a couple of weekends ago you might be inclined to say no. If you’re in Heaton, however, the answer might be a resounding yes. On a street full of kebab shops, the recent opening of Bao Bar was enough to entice me over on…
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