Recently, we were very kindly invited along to try Fusion at Ramside Hall’s spin on an afternoon tea – Asian style with the Asian Afternoon Tea.
With promises of a more savoury side to the afternoon tea, I was all excited – Insider secret, I don’t really like cake!
If there’s one thing that can make the husband happy is the promise of real ale and good food. When I told him I had grabbed a discounted ale tasting session at Sonnet43, you can just imagine his little happy face. Especially as the onsite restaurant Italian Farmhouse Kitchen is steps away from the bar.
Walking in to Karbon Grill, you could easily be in an upscale Manhattan restaurant rather than slap bang opposite the Sunderland football ground! With industrial touches and an pinterest-worthy overload of rose gold and copper, the whole vibe is a million miles away from it’s actual location. With a nod to it’s actual northern industrial home, the name Karbon is to reflect the heavy industry in Sunderland.
Unless you are from certain part of Durham, the only time you have probably heard of Medomsley is it being the home of the ill fated Phileas Fogg crisps from yesteryear that revamped not that long ago. Hopefully after you read this review, you’ll know that Medomsley is the home to a cracking country pub that you must visit called The Miners Arms.
I was dubious when a less than reputable pub in Birtley was transformed in to a Turkish restaurant but since A La Turka has opened, the reviews have just been consistently good. That was enough for us to pay a visit.
A La Turka is in the old William IV pub on Durham Road opposite Komatsu. There isn’t any onsite parking available but there is other parking available close by and I guess a lot of customers will be local and within walking distance – lucky them!