San Lorenzo – Rickleton,Washington

San Lorenzo Rickleton Washington Review

If you are familiar with the area, you’ll well be able to remember the previous incarnations of the old pub in Rickleton village in Washington that San Lorenzo calls home.

Recently revamped, San Lorenzo leads the building in its current guise as a modern Italian restaurant.

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Breakfast at The City Tavern – Newcastle

The City Tavern Breakfast Review

The City Tavern in Newcastle has had many names and many identities over the years but it is currently enjoying the best yet to date. With a recent investment and revamp, the stalwart on the Newcastle pub scene is back with a bang.

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The Stinking Rose, San Francisco

Stinking Rose San Francisco

If you are a foodie, you always hunt out interesting or novel places to eat when you visit somewhere new. On our first visit to San Francisco on our honeymoon 10 long year ago, we researched a restaurant that served garlic with everything on the menu.

The Stinking Rose has 2 locations, 1 in San Francisco and 1 in Los Angeles catering for us garlic fans serving up garlic goodness since 1991.

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Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea – The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle

Gentlemans Afternoon Tea The Vermont Hotel Newcastle

As it is officially Afternoon Tea Week, I thought I’d share with you a new twist on the standard offering from The Vermont Hotel. The Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea (£19.95) focuses more on the savoury side of the event and as I don’t have a sweet tooth, let me tell you, I bloody loved it.

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Karbon Grill – Sunderland

Karbon Grill Sunderland Review

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.

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