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We’ve reached the point where there’s too much good food in Newy to fit into a single weekend. From excellent bakeries and sandwich shops to fried chicken joints and bistros, here are the places to make time for on your next visit.

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Papalote Mexican restaurant in Newcastle.

The Good Food Guide to a road trip to Newcastle

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Arno Deli makes its sandwiches on Tuscan-style schiacciata.

Arno Deli

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King prawns with sauce au safran are the highlight of the mains.
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Bistro Penny

Apricot danish.

Crumb

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Snacks from the five-course set menu at Flotilla in Newcastle.
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Flotilla

Assorted dishes at Humbug.
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Humbug

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Beetroot with amaranth and buffalo curd at Jana Restaurant & Bar in Newcastle.
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Jana Restaurant & Bar

A fried chicken and mash burger from Newy Fried Chicken.

Newy Fried Chicken

  • Erina Starkey
Tacos at Papalote.

Papalote

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Scottie’s kiosk, where you can order fish and chips to take away.

Scottie’s

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Vera Wine Bar in Newcastle has plenty of natural wines to choose from.

Vera Wine

  • Erina Starkey

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