Four North East Michelin Star restaurants have been named among the top 100 dining establishments in the UK.
House of Tides on Newcastle Quayside, Restaurant Pine and Restaurant Hjem in Northumberland, and The Raby Hunt in Darlington were all listed in the top 100 of the prestigious Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, which were announced yesterday at a ceremony at London's Hurlingham Club. The list is voted for by 200 industry experts from across the UK, including chefs, restaurateurs, critics and food writers.
The highest placed in the North East was Kenny Atkinson and wife Abbie's award-winner House of Tides in 14th place - though undoubtedly an amazing result, it has dropped ten places from fourth in the awards last year. Described as a "beacon of excellence in a city that's not especially known for its food" and the dining area as "unpretentious in feel," Atkinson was praised for being back home "to give the north-east restaurant scene a shot in the arm."
