Tell Laura we love her (Vegan treats)! Mike and Nihal Burne take over well-known Whitley Bay chippy
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ne of the more familiar names in Whitley Bay is Laura’s Fish Bar, which was taken over by a new husband and wife team last year. The chippy was one of the first in the Northeast to offer vegan fish and chips, made from banana blossoms, which owner Mike Burne says now accounts for around 50% of its business. Mike, who decided to buy a chip shop with his wife Nihal after losing his contract in IT during the pandemic, said: “Things are picking up [on Station Road]. “It was a very quiet street until a lot of new shops opened up, but a lot of locals have said it’s becoming busier, which is a good thing for everybody.” The couple were trained by the 2018 Fish and Chip Shop of the Year award winners Millers of Haxby! “Great fish and chips and friendly staff. The vegan alternatives are really nice-and I’m not vegan, love how this place caters for everyone!” Elisse Durham, Darlington
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