Red House sits on Newcastle’s Quayside in a Grade II listed building and leans fully into its identity as a traditional public house. Exposed wooden beams, low ceilings and open fires set the tone immediately. It feels historic because it is. We visited on a weekday evening for dinner. The focus here is pie and mash, real ale and a setting that encourages you to settle in rather than move on quickly. It’s connected internally to its sister pub, Bob Trollops, so you can shift

There is no menu at Sanco. No ordering, no decisions to make, no scanning a list of toppings while everyone else waits. You sit down, switch on a small light at your table, and the pizzas start arriving. I visited with friends on a busy evening, and the concept worked immediately. Slices arrived in steady rounds, each one different from the last. When you’ve had enough, you switch the light off. It sounds simple, but in practice, it completely changes the rhythm of the meal.

The first time I visited Pique in Gosforth, I only meant to have a quick drink, a glass of wine on a Saturday night. After a couple of glasses, I couldn’t resist trying their oysters, and that made me want to return to sample more dishes.

Anyone who’s returned from Greece knows the feeling. You miss the food almost immediately: the coffee culture, the pastry. We’ve been chasing that feeling ever since we went to Corfu last year. So discovering Kalimera Greek Bakery, an authentic spot on Gosforth High Street, meant it was put right at the top of our must-go list. Gosforth has no shortage of good places to eat, but Kalimera has swiftly made a name for itself. Filo done properly The counter immediately draws you