North Tyneside aiming to show what's on the menu
Restaurants in North Tyneside are aiming to show what they have on the menu next month.
North Tyneside Restaurant Week will return from Monday October 5 to Sunday October 11 – aiming to showcase the borough's food and drink offer with exclusive set-price menus at participating venues.
Eateries across the borough will be offering specially created menus – priced at £15, £20 or £25 – to give residents and visitors the opportunity to explore the area's diverse food scene while supporting local hospitality businesses.
The event aims to be a celebration of North Tyneside's restaurants, pubs and eateries, and encourage people to revisit favourite venues or discover somewhere new.
Among the businesses which have already signed up to take part is The Gibraltar Rock in Tynemouth, one of the region's best-known coastal hospitality venues, perched above King Edward's Bay.
General manager Fraser Jarvis, said: “Restaurant Week is a fantastic event as it allows us to show just what The Gibraltar Rock has to offer.
"We are looking forward to both welcoming regular customers and new faces coming through the door to enjoy our menu and give everyone the opportunity to enjoy a great meal at an excellent value.”
Other venues confirmed for the two-week event include Turknaz in Whitley Bay, The Salthouse in Cullercoats, Kaycho in Wallsend and The Sportsman in North Shields.
Elected Mayor of North Tyneside, Karen Clark said: “I’m delighted to share that North Tyneside Restaurant Week is back this October.
"We have a fantastic food and drink offer in North Tyneside with lots of local favourites that bring visitors to our area throughout the year. These businesses play an important role in our local economy and this is a great opportunity to shine a light on them.
“Whether you’re returning to a favourite spot or trying somewhere new, we’d love for you to book a table and support our hospitality industry.”
Businesses interested in taking part can register for free at: https://restaurantweeknorthtyneside.co.uk/register/
Full details of participating venues and menus will be announced ahead of the event.
For restaurants that have signed up so far, go to https://restaurantweeknorthtyneside.co.uk/