THE OPPORTUNITY to try out Sunderland’s newest restaurant and to dine at one of the city’s most popular eateries are just some of the latest additions to restaurant week.
The popular event gets underway this week (Sept 6) and will end on September 14 with a real high, with the opportunity to dine on the opening day of Rio Brazilian Steakhouse.
The new restaurant at Low Row has signed up to take part in Sunderland Restaurant Week and will now have a range of special deals available on the final day of the event.
Also now taking part for the first time is Wildfire Pizza based at Deptford, which is constantly fully booked thanks to its menu of delicious homemade pizzas and small plates.
The latest additions join a huge list of city centre and seafront venues which are taking part in the week, organised by Sunderland’s BIDs and supported by Tyne and Wear Metro.
This year also features the opportunity to try out the food of Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks as part of his collaboration with SAFC, with a one-day event being held on Saturday 6 September at the Stadium of Light.
This restaurant week has scores of eateries, pubs and cafes from both sides of the river offerings range of £10, £15, £20 and £25 deals.
This includes 1852 Café and Bistro at the Roker Hotel, outlets at STACK Seaburn, NORTH, Goa, The Grand Hotel, Blacks Corner Tram Shelter and Six Pier Point at the seafront.
Across the city centre, favourites including Angelo’s, Asiana, Babaji, ENFES, Mexico 70, Koji, Nobody, The Botanist, Keel Tavern, My Delhi, Port of Call, Rumour Has It, 21 Social and The 3 Stories are also taking part.
Vito’s Osteria, Deep North and I Scream for Pizza at the Sheepfolds Stables, will also be running deals throughout the week.
Roberta Redecke, Head of Business Services at Sunderland’s BIDs, said this was one of the strongest line-ups to date.
“This is the first restaurant week since the Seafront BID was officially launched which has ensured that we have a really strong offer right across the city,” she said.
“Hospitality generally is growing massively and the number of participants in Sunderland Restaurant Week reflects that.
“There is an absolutely huge selection of places to choose from and we hope people will take advantage of this incredible opportunity.”
Sarah McCourt, Head of Communications and Marketing at Nexus said: “Sunderland’s food scene is thriving — and there’s never been a better time to explore it. With fast, frequent, and convenient services, Tyne and Wear Metro is the ticket to discovering the amazing restaurants across the city and we’re proud to once again support this great initiative. “
Vouchers for all other offers – including the 76 Yards experience at the Stadium of Light which also requires separate booking – are available at www.sunderlandbid.co.uk/restaurant-week