A brilliant meal starts with beer

Dec 12 2008 by Alastair Gilmour, The Journal

THE North East Restaurant Awards 2009 the public can vote for are:

Best Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside Restaurant

Best Durham Restaurant

Best Teesside and Cleveland Restaurant

Best South Tyneside and Sunderland Restaurant

Best Northumberland Restaurant

Best Drinks List

Best Small Restaurant

Best Indian Restaurant

Best Oriental Restaurant

Best European Restaurant

Best Value For Money Restaurant

Best Chain Restaurant

Best New Restaurant

Best Interior

The winners will be announced at a ceremony at The Sage Gateshead next February 10.

Nominations for The Journal Taste Award: Best Use of Local Produce, can be made online or by voting card, and close next January 5, with judging taking place over the following month.

Voting for the 14 categories open to the public close on January 23.

TO cast your vote for Best Drinks List in the North East Restaurant Awards 2009, or any of the other 13 categories open to public vote, simply go online to www.journallive.co.uk/taste or www.northeastrestaurantawards.co.uk