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Invited: Superb duck, delicate scallops and riverside views at The Cellar Door, Durham.

Part of our collaborative trip with Experience North-East England and Visit County Durham.

Read our review:
https://t.co/PSo1Vnj7d8

#Durham #TheCellarDoor

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Invited: North Sea mackerel, hake and venison pie at The Whittling House, Alnmouth.

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We received our food and drinks complimentary. We were not paid to visit and the venue has no editorial control over our content.

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Invited | Seafood, a hearty ploughman’s and sea views at The Jolly Fisherman, Craster.

Our review: https://t.co/MYirPcFVDk

Lunch hosted through Experience North-East England. No payment; all opinions our own.

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Invited: Lobster ravioli, hearty meatballs and friendly service at Gino D’Acampo, Newcastle 🍝

Our latest North East review, with our hotel review coming soon!

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Complimentary food and drinks; no payment or editorial control.

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Sea mist, foghorns and cracking seafood! 🐟 Our return to Riley’s Fish Shack in Tynemouth delivered Bang Bang monkfish, cod a la plancha and a Basque cheesecake worth saving room for.

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#Tynemouth #Seafood
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Invited: Dinner at Grain & Grill, Maldron Hotel Newcastle. Hotel review coming soon!

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We received our food and drinks complimentary. We were not paid to visit and the venue has no editorial control over our content.

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Invited: Eight courses after a day exploring Kielder 🍽️ We enjoyed a creative tasting menu at Battlesteads in Wark.

Our stay review is coming soon!

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Food & drinks complimentary; no editorial control.

#Northumberland

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First up from our North East adventure: breakfast! 🍳

A cooked breakfast and a packed bacon & egg bap at Fountain Cottage, Bellingham, fuelled us for Kielder. Hot Wings given!

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#Northumberland #Breakfast

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Invited: Venison cooked over fire, local wines and an orchard feast at Amber Valley Vineyards 🍷🔥

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Food and drinks were complimentary. We were not paid to visit, and the venue has no editorial control over our content.

@AmberValleyWine

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Racing, a three-course meal and The Wurzels made for a brilliant day at Bath Racecourse 🏇🎶

Our review: https://t.co/eyPyxziGWt

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Invited: Telmont Champagne, beautifully crafted food and a memorable evening at Restaurant 1650, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, Barnby Moor 🥂

Read our review: https://t.co/rfDLptWQdx

Food and drinks complimentary; no payment or editorial control.

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Invited: We visited Ripley’s new Candlemaker for tapas, including duck, pork belly, goat’s cheese, Patatas Bravas and Basque short rib.

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Food and drinks were complimentary. We were not paid and retained editorial control.

#Derbyshire #Ripley

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Gifted: A taste of Portugal, delivered to our door 🇵🇹

SnackVerse sent us a surprise selection of Portuguese crisps, biscuits, chocolates, sweets and a drink to explore.

See what was inside and which snacks we liked best 👇

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Invited: We explored the Hall and glorious gardens before enjoying a beautifully presented luxury afternoon tea. 🏛️🌿

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Our visit was complimentary. We were not paid to visit and had full editorial control.

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A hearty Sunday roast at one of Derbyshire’s most historic country inns 🐻

Beautifully cooked meats, excellent vegetables, enormous portions and possibly one of the best cauliflower cheeses in the ’Shire!

Hot Wings for The Bear Inn, Alderwasley 🔥

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Invited: Possibly the best steak we’ve ever eaten! Our Steak Night at The Dovecote, Morley Hayes, delivered from start to finish.

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Meal and drinks complimentary. We weren’t paid; the venue had no editorial control.

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Twenty-six years in and The Village Inn at Marehay is still going strong! 🍕

We returned for Mummy Bird’s birthday and enjoyed superb wood-fired pizzas, knockout garlic bread and indulgent desserts.

Read our review 👇
https://t.co/vNlCdjAIaw

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Chocolate that tastes good and does good 🍫

We sampled three boxes of handmade chocolates from Harry Specters, an award-winning social enterprise creating opportunities for autistic people.

Read our review 👇

https://t.co/oGgQrkwwPG

#gifted

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Duck Mappas, fiery Dragon Chicken and dosas! 🍽️ A Keralan feast at Alleppey Kitchen at The Castle Arms in Bolsover.

Read our full review:
https://t.co/CdsB8033lI

#DerbyshireFood #hosted

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A solar eclipse briefly stole the attention, but the food soon reclaimed the spotlight at The Devonshire Arms, Middle Handley! Superb flavours, generous portions and friendly service earned this Derbyshire gastropub our Hot Wings 🔥

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