Hungry Geordies have given a £1.5m boost to Newcastle businesses by eating out during NE1's Restaurant Week this year.
NE1, the city centre's business improvement district, said the two events held in January and August have been a record-breaking success - with 100,000 diners taking advantage of the popular discount scheme. Held twice a year, the week gives people the chance to try top restaurants for a fraction of the usual price and helps venues reach a wider customer base.
August's Restaurant Week is said to have been the biggest yet, with 113 restaurants taking part. Kafeneon in the city's Bigg Market was among them with owner Daniel Stamatelopoulos delighted to welcome hundreds of new customers through the doors.
