Café 21 at Fenwick Launches New European-Inspired Coffee and Cake Ritual
A new afternoon ritual which reimagines the traditional concept of afternoon tea has been launched at Café 21 at Fenwick Newcastle. Coffee, Cake and Bubbles draws inspiration from the European…
DOOD launches Silk Road-inspired Sunday roast on Newcastle Quayside
Newcastle restaurant DOOD is putting a new spin on one of Britain’s best-loved dining traditions with the launch of Nomad’s Sunday Roast, a Silk Road-inspired Sunday lunch served on the…
“Hospitality Is About Life”. Simon Rimmer’s Rallying Cry at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards
Before the first award had even been presented, Simon Rimmer had already united the room. Opening the evening at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards, the chef, restaurateur and broadcaster began…
Durham Visitor Economy Approaches Record £1.5 billion
County Durham’s visitor economy has continued its strong upward trajectory, with the latestIndependent tourism figures show visitor expenditure rising to £1.48 billion during 2025, an 8%…
Tom Kerridge spearheads 10% VAT cut campaign
Tom Kerridge is the face of a new campaign calling for hospitality VAT to be cut to 10%. VAT’s the Problem is a nationwide, single-issue campaign calling for the government to cut VAT to 10%,…
Judging at the Decanter World Wine Awards
Some go to Graceland, some go to Skywalker Ranch, some even go to Elland Road. There are many places of pilgrimage around the world for the faithful. So it was that followers of Bacchus and…
Veeno Remains Fully Operational Following Successful Brand Restructure
Veeno remains fully operational and is trading as normal across all of its UK sites, following a restructure of the business. Founder Nino Caruso has now reacquired the brand and is stepping…
The Riverfront York Appoints Gavin Swift as Executive Chef
The Riverfront York is delighted to announce the appointment of Gavin Swift as Executive Chef, marking an exciting new chapter for the business as it continues to elevate its culinary offering…
Estate-to-Plate Brilliance at Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes at Swinton Park Hotel
On a beautiful spring evening, with the sun casting warm light across the castellated towers and immaculate grounds of Swinton Park, the setting alone was enough to make the occasion feel…
A New Season Arrives at Grantley Hall: The Orchard in Bloom
Grantley Hall has unveiled a new seasonal chapter at The Orchard, the hotel’s much-loved indoor-outdoor dining destination. The Orchard in Bloom is a celebration of seasonal flavours and the…
New Dining Experience At Two Of Newcastle’s Boutique Hotels
Two of Newcastle’s leading boutique hotels are helping put the city on the map for culinary experiences this spring with the launch of their latest menus. Malmaison, located on the Quayside,…
Business as Usual at Veeno Durham
Veeno Durham operates as an independently owned franchise, managed by Casa Vinicola Ltd, which is owned by local entrepreneurs Dan and Donna Lewis. The couple acquired the franchise from…


























