A total of 11 Newcastle eateries, from a Parisian-style cafe to a Michelin award winner, made the shortlist for the British Restaurant Awards after impressing in three special categories, it was announced this Monday.
In great news for the city's dining scene - and coming on the back of the NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week which helps showcase the best of what the food scene has to offer - venues showcasing a wide range of cuisine have been nominated in the UK-wide awards. And now members of the public have a chance to vote on who should be crowned as winners.
The awards, in their fourth year, are out to raise the profile of British cuisine. They include regional Best Restaurant categories and the top 10 pick of finalists for Newcastle are House of Tides; The Broad Chare; Dobson & Parnell; Blackfriars Restaurant; Route; Aveika; Silk Room Restaurant & Champagne Room; Bistro du Vin; Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill and Peace and Loaf Restaurant.
