The New Openings all Foodies Will Want to Try
What's new to know about in the North East and Yorkshire
Federal Café
5 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL
Manchester-born Federal Café and Bar is making its debut on York’s Coney Street this autumn, bringing its signature blend of speciality coffee and laid-back Australian-style hospitality, inspired by the café culture of Melbourne and Sydney, to the city centre, so keep an eye out.
Calluna
Saltmoore, Sandsend Road, Whitby YO21 3ST
Saltmoore’s fine-dining restaurant Calluna is opening in mid-October, under the watchful eye of executive chef Adam Maddock. Named after the heather that blankets the surrounding moorland, and with just 24 covers each evening, Calluna will offer an intimate tasting menu experience inspired by the landscape surrounding the estate, from the Yorkshire coast and kitchen garden to the wild beauty of the North York Moors.
saltmoore.co.uk
Atlas
Rockliffe, Hurworth on Tees, Darlington, County Durham DL2 2DU
Atlas, the much anticipated fine-dining restaurant from James and Maria Close, is now up and running and has welcomed its first guests to the custom-built restaurant at Rockliffe. The 36-cover, standalone restaurant forms the heart of the resort’s transformation into a world-class, gastronomy-focused destination.
rockliffe.co.uk
The Riverside Café
Plater Way, The Beam, Ground Floor North, Sunderland SR13AD
The Riverside Café in Sunderland has just opened and is a must-visit for foodies. Stop by for everything from fresh bakes and speciality coffee to brunch. This relaxed new spot is at The Beam, with the chefs behind Vito’s Osteria and Ember bringing the space to life.
Seabank
Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 4HQ
High on the cliffs between King Edward’s Bay and Long Sands, Seabank is the new place for caffeine fiends. As well as stunning sea views, enjoy ice cream, coffee and matcha (with plenty of seasonal specials) to takeaway for a stroll on the sand.
Wyld
Freight Island, 54 Newgate Street NE1 7XD
Wyld has just opened at Newcastle’s Freight Island led by executive chef Nick Grieves (formerly of Ophelia and The Patricia) and sous chef Lawrence Norman of SOKU. The relaxed menu focuses around live-fire cooking and local produce, with a comprehensive cocktail menu and a wine list curated by award-winning sommelier Vanessa Stoltz.
Rounton Coffee
Unit 84, Willows Court, Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby-on-Tees TS17 9PP
Rounton Coffee has found a new home at Teesside Industrial Estate in Thornaby, where hessian sacks of beans imported from some of the most fascinating hotspots in the coffee belt are stacked high. Their bold flavours are just one reason seven of Rounton’s impressive range secured a Great Taste Award this year.
rountoncoffee.co.uk.
Full Circle Brew Co
Fenwick, 45 Blackett Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7JG
Full Circle Brew Co will be bringing their first ever pub to Fenwick Newcastle this October. Guests can expect 12 taps of their own beer as well as a rotating selection from other independent breweries. Foodies will also be well taken care of as local street food slingers Peckin’ Order will be serving up their signature chicken and smash burgers. Find it in the first floor space previously occupied by the Golden Flake Tavern.
