The Hoppings arrives back in Newcastle today until the 24th June, and what’s even more exciting is that it’s actually forecast for sun! Crazy. Located on the Town Moor and free to visit, the Hoppings has been a family favourite of the Newcastle summer calendar since 1882. ...
I was lucky enough to be invited to Marco Pierre White, Newcastle last week, and having heard nothing but good things about all the MPW restaurants I was pretty excited to visit. I’ve never ate at any of them, I’m not sure how to be honest, as they’re renowned for beautiful ...
Bank holiday shopping in the middle of Newcastle is pretty much a recipe for disaster. Overcrowded, too hot, no parking spaces, screaming kids, stressed out women, bored blokes. I may be generalising quite a lot, but it’s happened so many times I’m a firm believer that the centre of ...
Sushi is one of my favourite foods in the world ever. I think some people have such an aversion to it, probably because they’ve tried the crappy meal deal versions you get from the shop, that are processed and packaged before sitting out in a shop front fridge all morning. The best type ...
Last weekend my entire family were over in Belfast for Jack and Rachael’s wedding. Background info: I lived with Rachael for 4ish years, she married my cousin Jack. So ‘The Harrisons’ are now currently lapping it up on their honeymoon in Bali. JEALOUS MUCH!!!! It was an ...
Cake Stories is one of those amazing cosy cafes you could easily spend hours in without even realising the time. Located on Brentwood Avenue in Jesmond, the cafe has grown in popularity over the few years it’s been there thanks to it’s homely atmosphere, huge range of tea and ...