December Food News You Need to Know in the North East
Stay in the loop with our round up of essential food news for this month
The Most Wonder(full) Time of the Year
Booths
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Get everything you need and more ahead of the festive season from Booths. From stunning starters to roasts with the most and delectable desserts, their festive food online shop is now open, just in time for Christmas. Impress your guests with an oyster platter, or go all-out with their spiced marmalade glazed gammon joint. With an emphasis on local suppliers and a reputation stretching back more than 170 years, you know you’ll be getting the best quality possible. orders.booths.uk
A Taste of Northumberland
Northumbrian Gifts
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Need some inspiration for Christmas? Look no further than Northumbrian Gifts, a one-stop-shop for the best in local produce and gifts all in one place. Their bespoke luxury hampers make the ideal gift for a loved one, with a great range available. Check out their Coals From Newcastle hamper (filled with treats and goodies inspired by the toon), and their Northumbrian Cheese and Wine Party Hamper makes the perfect gift for foodies. northumbriangifts.co.uk
Hidden Gem
Hide
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Sister venue of Nest and Flight, Hide has finally arrived in Heaton. Modern, cosy and super-friendly, the food here is exceptional yet unpretentious. Head chef Aaron McLellan is serving up elevated classics with a twist like lamb belly with celeriac fondant and charred sea kale, and duck l’orange wrapped in katafi.
Get The Party Started
Jasmin’s Canapés
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With a vibrant new deli shop in Newcastle, Jasmin’s Canapés is the catering service and deli you need to know about for the festive period. Stop by the store for speciality coffees, breakfast dishes and gourmet sandwiches, or enlist their help for your next celebration. Offering an incredible range of canapés, sliders, desserts, drinks and more, Jasmin’s Canapés takes the stress out of party planning, with delicious dishes you can rely on to wow your guests. jasminscanapes.co.uk
Feeling the Heat
Log Fire Pizza Co
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We can never get enough pizza, and thankfully a brand new spot has recently opened in South Shields. Light, crispy and absolutely delicious, Log Fire Pizza Co has already earned a loyal following – tuck into a classic Margherita or push the boat out with their Blue Monday (made with sirloin steak, gorgonzola, garlic and truffle oil).
The easiest (and most fun) way to survive the festive season is by having a well-stocked drinks cabinet. Here are some of our favourite local must-haves
Sugar Fix
Adam’s Bakehouse
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We’ve recently found our new favourite bakery for a sweet treat. Adam’s Bakehouse in Bedlington is a real hidden gem which opened this year and has already wowed locals with its unique bakes. Think spiced plum and almond danishes, tiramisu croissants and fresh loaves and stotties made daily.
Welcome to The Neighbourhood
Station House
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A brand new neighbourhood bar and kitchen has just opened in Ponteland. Cool and contemporary, at Station House the portions are generous to say the least and the Sunday Lunches have been going down a treat. As well as good food, expect a well-stocked bar with plenty of lager, cider and IPAs on tap.
New Beginnings
Cilantro
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The popular fusion tapas restaurant Cilantro in Hexham is getting ready to open a second location on Newcastle Quayside this winter. The restaurant’s menu is inspired by Indo-Latino cuisine, serving dishes like marinated lamb cutlets, chicken tikka quesadillas and chickpea and potato tacos – delicious!
