The Alchemist Newcastle food review
Famed for its theatrical cocktails, how does The Alchemist’s food menu stack up? Newcastle Sparkles visits the bar and restaurant to find out.
Rustic afternoon tea at St Mary’s Inn
Tea for two… Indulging in St Mary Inn’s new rustic afternoon tea menu.
Ponteland lass Katy Patino chats about her career in chocolate at M&S
Newcastle Sparkles catches up with local lass Katy Patino from Ponteland to find out more about her enviable role as an M&S Chocolate & Confectionery Developer.
My Fair Lady at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys an oh so loverly performance of My Fair Lady at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre and Opera House.
Pizza Punks Newcastle
A new pizza restaurant is vying for a slice of the foodie action in the city. Newcastle Sparkles checks it out.
Statement geometric jewellery from Abbie Gaiger
Abbie Gaiger chats about her new collection of bold and beautiful statement jewellery, stocked locally at The Biscuit Factory.
Afternoon tea at The Great British Cupcakery
Newcastle Sparkles indulges in afternoon tea at the new-look Great British Cupcakery bakehouse and parlour on Newcastle’s Quayside.
Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle
Revolucion de Cuba opened its doors last month to a fanfare of carnival party vibes, a strawberry daiquiri cocktail fountain and a brass band, in what was one of the best launch events we’ve been…
Q&A with Durham Distillery’s Jessica Tomlinson
Why did Durham Distillery decide to branch out into whisky, alongside your existing gin and vodka products? Since our launch five years ago, our gin and vodka brands have gone from strength to strength, and…
Review: Chaophraya Newcastle
If you love Thai food, chances are, you’ll have already tried Chaophraya restaurant, located on the top floor of intu Eldon Square’s Grey’s Quarter. We visited when it first opened and after several failed attempts…
Interview: Dusty and the Shades of the 60s
Musical stage show Dusty and the Shades of the 60s celebrates the life and music of pop icon Dusty Springfield. Ahead of the tour landing here in the North East this month, we catch up with star of the show Emily Clark to chat beehives, pearl costumes and hitting those high notes.
Rum tasting at Turtle Bay Newcastle
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a rum girl at heart – it’s by far my favourite tipple on a night out (mine’s a Kraken, in case you ever want to buy me one!). And although…
Into the Woods at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Newcastle Sparkles forays into the Tyne Theatre & Opera House to watch a steampunk-inspired version of Into the Woods. Join us as we escape into a world of magic beans, giants, and golden slippers…
Top Hat at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys a top night out at the theatre to see 1930’s classic, Top Hat.
Pottering around Kiln Workshop & Kitchen, Newcastle
Launching back in April, Kiln Workshop & Kitchen is a cafe-come-pottery located in Newcastle’s Ouseburn, an up-and-coming cultural quarter within the city that’s home to hundreds of designer-makers and artists. A new addition to this…
Côte Brasserie, Newcastle
French restaurant Côte Brasserie opened its doors just a few weeks ago and, according to its website, looks to the brasseries of Paris for inspiration. The chain, which has restaurants in locations such as Harrogate,…
