Winner winner with Thomas Tipple! Having recently been the lucky recipient of a prize-winning a crate of the newly launched Thomas Tipple pre-mixed cocktails, I am an instant fan and couldn’t resist giving them a quick review. Where have you been all of my life? Pre-mixed cocktails in a can makesRead More →
I must admit I have only ever visited Turkey once. It was in April 2016, we stayed at a lovely complex Gold City in Alanya. Despite the hotel being lovely, when we had ventured out for an afternoon. And I mean an afternoon, I soon realised that frankly, I wasn’tRead More →
One of the newest additions to the Durham bar scene is the Butterfly Room. Situated in the Westgate quarter of this historic city it is a vibrant lounge with a great mixology menu. In amongst the chain bars and eateries, this fresh new lounge offers a cool vibe and relaxedRead More →
As much as I love to travel, having already kicked this year off with trips to Tenerife, Florida and Ibiza. New York is booked but just too far on the horizon, so outings closer to home are currently drawing my attention. It’s now Summer menu launch season so dining invitations areRead More →
I am really passionate about enjoying a tasty cup of coffee at home. So when I was asked to try Nespresso compatible capsules from Real Coffee, I was only too happy to take the taste test. Nespresso Compatible Capsules For many years now I have had my daily coffee fixRead More →
I have always been a coffee lover so when I was asked to try out the new Belgian Belmio coffee capsules I couldn’t wait. If the Belgians could produce coffee even half as good as their chocolate then they would be on to a winner. I must say I certainlyRead More →
VIP launch evening at McDonald’s. Now your reaction was probably the same as mine. A black carpet event to launch a burger? Well not just any burger this is the fabulous new Signature Burger collection. A wonderful trio of burgers. Classic, BBQ and Spicy. What’s in your burger? Michelin chefs haveRead More →
Riley’s Fish Shack has got to be one of the top North East places to visit to taste some of the most fabulous fish cookery. When Jay Rayner first waxed lyrically in the Guardian about the hidden gem on King Edwards Bay, Tynemouth, that is Riley’s fish shack, there wasRead More →
The Laundrette; Cocktails and Carbs restaurant is a great addition to the bustling Newcastle food and drink culture. This week I took advantage to try it out with the extraordinary opening offer of 50% off the food bill. The restaurant is a new build on Westgate Road, opposite Central Station.Read More →
It’s been a couple of months since I was last at No28, a fabulous bar and eatery in the centre of Newcastle. So an invitation to Meat:Stack serving up the burgers at No28 was well received. If you are not familiar with the bar then you are missing an absoluteRead More →