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Image shows the front of Lovage restaurant in Jesmond, Newcastle

Lovage one of three north east eateries to win Tripadvisor award

Mediterranean restaurant Lovage on St George’s Terrace has won a 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor, having been listed among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. Lovage is just one of three in the region to receive the award and it’s the third accolade given to

Lovage bounces back from residents’ objections

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.

Sale Pepe launches new vegan menu

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