Jesmond Mediterranean restaurant Lovage says it has overcome some initial opposition after taking over the former Sale Pepe site. Several Jesmond residents had objected to the opening of the eaterie on St George’s Terrace because they thought a Newcastle City Council notice of its opening hours and alcohol licensing meant it was going to be a club or bar.
Permanent residents want loyalty discounts of their own, according to Samantha Seikaly
Izabele Pukenaite speaks to the owners of Dabbawal after their victory over a London-based restaurant looking to use their trademark
Following a successful and surprisingly popular vegan week, the alternative Italian restaurant Sale Pepe recently announced the arrival of a specialised vegan menu. The restaurant’s Sinead Corr told JesmondLocal how “the massive demand during vegan week showed the restaurant how important it is to welcome
68 St George’s Terrace has become a battleground for residents concerned with a change towards commerciality, Chris Middleton reports
As the Osborne Road restaurant approaches its fourth birthday, new décor and dining have gave Antico a breath of fresh air, Eleasha Rowney reports
Eleasha Rowney speaks exclusively to the owner of the new restaurant, which hopes to open in December
The popular Heaton-based pizzeria will be opening a branch in Jesmond – which includes an alcohol licence – Eleni Kefallinou reports
Elena Campbell visits Jam Jar, the latest restaurant to open on Jesmond’s main socialising street
Matt Aspin talks to Geordie Scott Davidson about his return to native soil