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Melanzana, 96 Elvet Bridge, Durham

CHARMING SURROUNDINGS: Located in the old St Andrew’s chapel at the end of Elvet Bridge, Melanzana is an intimate spot

1:42pm Friday 8th January 2010

A warm welcome on a cold night.

Kingslodge, Waddington Street, Flass Vale, Durham City

FESTIVE SETTING: Crackers on the table at the Kingslodge Hotel, in Durham – Picture: Chris Booth

12:59pm Wednesday 30th December 2009

DECEMBER 22 marks the winter solstice, short on daylight and still three days off Christmas when most people are too busy preparing for the big day to take the time out for a Yuletide meal.

Royal County Hotel, Old Elvet, Durham

EXTENSIVELY REFURBISHED: The Royal County Hotel revamp now offers surroundings that are posh-ish, comfortable and traditional – Picture supplied by the Royal County Hotel

11:09am Wednesday 23rd December 2009

County not up to the Royal standard.

Ricardo’s, Front Street, Low Pittington

SAME NAME, DIFFERENT LOCATION: Ricardo's, now at the Blacksmiths Arms, in Low Pittington

1:23pm Friday 18th December 2009

Ricardo’s resurfaces with a flourish.

Chiquito, Unit 6A, Walkergate, Durham

PARTY ATMOSPHERE: It may be cold outside, but Chiquito’s aims to warm things up no matter the weather

2:05pm Friday 11th December 2009

Spicing up the Christmas spirit.

La Tasca, 58 Saddler Street, Durham,

WARM ATMOSPHERE: Set up perfectly for a party buzz – or a spot of people watching – La Tasca is a popular destination

11:33am Friday 4th December 2009

I WAS in a grumpy mood when I arrived at La Tasca.

Aagbar, Victoria Road, Consett

CONTEMPORARY IN CONSETT: The Aagbar in Victoria Road is thoroughly modern

2:32pm Friday 27th November 2009

Memorable mangalore in Consett.

The Blue House, Haswell Moor

COMFORTABLE SPOT: The Blue House can cater for weddings, birthdays... and divorces

3:15pm Friday 20th November 2009

A happy ending at The Blue House.

Floaters Mill, Woodstone Village

Fame at last: The Floaters Mill, well deserving of a visit

12:29pm Friday 13th November 2009

Overdue for a spot in the limelight.

Hollathan’s 6-9 Ashfield Terrace, Chester-le-Street

CONTEMPORARY APPEAL: Hollathans, in Chester-le-Street, is the ideal spot for watching the world go by in pleasant surroundings

2:05pm Friday 6th November 2009

A chameleon to suit all occasions.









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