Scran on the Tyne

01/05/2024

A lovely girl’s brunch at my local, . Always top tier 👌

15/04/2024

A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content 😊😋

And boy, did we have a good Sunday with a 3-course lunch at by ! For those who may not know, Chris appeared on Masterchef The Professionals in 2022 and made a big impact, reaching the semi finals. He has a glittering career behind him too, earning his stripes under Raymond Blanc, as well as heading up successful kitchens around the region as an Executive Head Chef, and following his stint on the telly, Chris launched exciting pop-ups and private dining, as well as a kickstarter to launch his own restaurant. And the rest, they say, is history.

We booked this ages ago as part of the kickstarter and it was amazing to see the months and months of hard work come to fruition for Chris and the team.

So what was ordered? A delightful dinner of Tuscan calimari to start for me and a blue cheese soufflé for my husband, black pudding bhajis for my brother, garlic king prawns for my sis-in-law, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding for all, and rhubarb cheesecake, tiramisu with amaretto gel and Chris’ famous Masterchef Chocolate Cake with pink custard for dessert. The main course came with a selection of lovely veg accompaniments, including cauli cheese, carrot and swede mash, fine beans, carrots and more. I really couldn’t fault a thing!

The place is small but charming and cosy, the staff are warm, friendly and attentive, and the price is right… just £27.50 for 3 courses.

Great to see a local indie thriving and bringing something totally unique to Birtley, a place that isn’t exactly renowned for its culinary prowess! Great work to Chris and the team, we had a lovely afternoon and will certainly be back 👏

Note: All food, drink and gratuities paid for by ourselves.

24/02/2024

📍 SONNET, Alnwick (.restaurant)

This newly-opened gem in Alnwick town offers a 14-course tasting menu for £85 per person. We headed there on Thursday night for a rare child-free date night and it was really fantastic! It’s a cosy place with only 14 covers, offering the main tasting menu on an evening and a lunch menu, too, and dogs are even welcome at lunch time! 👏

Impeccable, friendly service, delocious food with lots of variety throughout the courses, and a great selection of wines and cocktails too. It’s nice to have somewhere a little bit fancy in Alnwick as we’re here a lot and it can be slim pickings for somewhere special. Highly recommend! ⭐️

29/05/2020

Last Friday we enjoyed a deeelightful delivery from Zucchini Pasta Bar for our dinner. Newcastle’s premier pasta joint are back open for delivery and click-and-collect, so you can get yours!

This is the beef shin lasagne (unreal) and garlic bread, with some truffle potatoes out of shot. Oh and there’s an extras menu with things to rustle up later, so we also bought the fennel sausage ragu and fresh tagliatelle, which was enjoyed for lunch this week.

So glad to have Zucchini back at it! 😍

14/05/2020

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16/01/2020

So, next week is the famous NE1 Restaurant Week and as a passionate foodie undertaking the challenge, I wanted to share my Top 5 places to enjoy veggie/vegan-friendly scran and what's available across the week.

Check out the full article over on the NE1 website...

https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/show-me-newcastle/eating-veggie-vegan-this-january-ne1-restaurant-week-has-you-covered

Featuring: Horticulture Newcastle, Zucchini Pasta Bar, Dobson and Parnell, Kaltur and Tyneside Bar Café.

12/01/2020

One of our OG favourites, Bistro Forty Six, has finally been graced with a visit from none other than Jay Rayner.

His review is over on The Guardian. Check it out - then get there before the crowds descend!

Serving game the chef has shot himself, this Newcastle joint is bang on target, says Jay Rayner

14/08/2019

Fiiiinally got ourselves to for some epic brunch! Fried chicken at breakfast is definitely a new fave thing! 😍👌 @ The Dispensary Coffee House

11/08/2019

We’re in Newcastle Chronicle today, as one of the best Instagram accounts you should follow if you love eating out in the North East! 😋 Check out the full lowdown here (but maybe don’t on an empty stomach!) and give us a follow if you fancy!

Warning: This article contains a feast for the eyes and we can’t be held responsible for any mouthwatering that may occur

06/08/2019

Super excited for the new kid on the block, Market Shaker, to arrive on Newcastle’s Cloth Market soon! Even more so after discovering the fantastic Scream For Pizza are taking up residence there! 🔥🍕

CALLING ALL PIZZA LOVERS... 🍕🤤
We are super pumped to announce that Newcastle's very own Pizza Royalty & Slice Wars 2019 Winners 'SCREAM FOR PIZZA' will be setting up shop as our new kitchen residents throwing their signature 18" New York inspired pizzas available by the slice or as a whole for those who just can't get enough!!

Stay tuned for more announcements dropping very, very soon!
Follow the journey on Instagram www.Instagram.com/MarketShakerNewcastle

Market Shaker / Bar • Dancehall • Garden - The New Home of Social Eating, Drinking & of course Dancing!

06/12/2018

Are you following us on Instagram? For more frequent foodie pics and mini reviews, it’s the go-to platform. Get an (almost!) daily dose of foodporn 😍 www.instagram.com/ne_scran