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Jesmond restaurant Chakh Dhoom raises £2,700 for Children North East

As the season of giving is in full swing, let’s look at a Jesmond restaurant that has positively changed the lives of many children in the North East.

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.

Permanent Jesmond residents unhappy with student discounts

Permanent residents want loyalty discounts of their own, according to Samantha Seikaly

Indian restaurant plans big new year after successfully defending trademark

Izabele Pukenaite speaks to the owners of Dabbawal after their victory over a London-based restaurant looking to use their trademark

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