Category Archives: Drink

Brentwood Avenue glad of Long Friday

Less than six months since opening its doors, a Brentwood Avenue restaurant has been praised by neighbours for bringing “more diversity” to the street and making it “more attractive” as a destination. Long Friday was opened in mid-October by Anna Hedworth – who also owns

Omicron divides local pubs and restaurants over Christmas plans

The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 is causing Jesmond hospitality businesses to re-consider their festive plans, with some choosing to scrap special deals which might attract crowds. The Punch Bowl pub on Jesmond Road, for example, has decided not to offer any Christmas deals this

Local café to carry on helping hungry children

Brentwood Avenue coffee house Cake Stories says it hopes to continue supporting struggling families over the Christmas period, despite the government’s decision to provide free school meals to children in England during the holidays. During October half-term, Cake Stories teamed up with 1901 Caffe Bistro