Food & Drink I SCREAM FOR PIZZA
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Say hello to Scream For Pizza's new Quayside concept!
pickles. Trust us when we say, we’re still processing this endorphin-inducing eating experience. Our lack of self-control kicks in and we duly head back in for a secondserving and this time, we tackle their ‘Brooklyn's Finest’. It’s an incredible slice that features slow-cooked marinara sauce, creamy dollops of mozzarella, double pepperoni slices and lashings of garlic oil before being topped with fresh parmesan, honey and fresh basil. Light, airy and oh-so indulgent, this triangular trifecta of perfection will have you oohing and aahing until the very last bite. The team at Scream have really gone overboard when it comes to serving up special food and it’s clearly evident with their New York bodega breakfast roll, Scream’s ‘Top Knot’ garlic dough balls and oh-so incredible ‘Screamies’. As you all know, we’re suckers for
AN ALL-STAR NAME WHEN IT COMES TO SERVING UP INCREDIBLE PIZZA SLICES TO COUNTLESS HUNGRY PATRONS ACROSS THE NORTH EAST, LOCAL FOODIE LEGENDS SCREAM FOR PIZZA HAVE LANDED ON THE QUAYSIDE WITH A COOL NEW CONCEPT SERVING SLICES AND ICES! NE1 headed along to Three Indian Kings House for a peek in their slice house and most importantly, to sample their sensational menu... Standing opposite the waterfront and boasting beautiful panoramic views of the Quayside, I Scream for Pizza’s enticingly cool and rustic interior shines nearly as bright as the 20” delights on offer. There’s a multitude of soft reds, vibrant yellows and burnt oranges littered across the walls, whereas the vibrant, 60s diner-style menu hanging above the counter adds a brilliant dose of vibrancy and colour to proceedings.
Having taken our Grand Designs hat off, we quickly moved to the counter to be greeted with humongous 20” pizzas bubbling away in plain view. It's safe to say that the ‘Texas Flyer’ (£5) and ‘Brooklyn’s Finest’ (£3.50) immediately caught our eye. The ‘Texas Flyer’ is a special Scream for Pizza creation that’s new for their NE1 base. The team loaded this showstopper with sweet Texan BBQ sauce, gooey fior di latte mozzarella, slowcooked brisket, freshly chopped red onion and green peppers before being topped with a hearty dollop of ranch dressing and a littering of buttered
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23 SEP - 3 OCT
Cask ale week
It’s Cask Ale Week! Celebrate by grabbing a crisp pint at one of these brilliant city centre watering holes...
BRIDGE TAVERN
Situated right under the Tyne Bridge, expect a warm atmosphere and artisan ales from their on-site microbrewery! There's nothing quite like a citra India pale ale or an evergreen pale from Belgian brewmasters, Mikkeller from this cool city centre spot! thebridgetavern.com
TOWN MOUSE
The CAMRA Good Beer Guide Newcastle pub of the year for 2018, 2019 and 2020, the Town Mouse is renowned for focussing on the best local cask brews and with six pumps pouring pale ales, marble stouts and rich porters, a trip to St. Mary's Place is a must for all the craft connoisseurs out there! townmousealehouse.co.uk
MEAN EYED CAT
dips and we’re thankful to report that Scream’s saucery is top-notch. From ‘papi’s hot green sauce’, 'chilli honey', 'black truffle aioli' and their aromatic ‘garlic parm and salsa verde’, NE1’s latest pizza parlour has nailed it when it comes to dunkable delights. The ‘Screamies’ are an ice-cream lover's dream that sees your usual ice cream tub transformed and turned up to 11. Of all the idyllic ice creams on offer, ‘The Big Apple’ (£6) is the stand-out for us. It features fior di latte, ginger cake, streusel crumble, bramley apple compote and lashings of salted caramel sauce and it could quite possibly be the holy grail of ice cream concoctions. I Scream for Pizza is the brand new venture from a North East foodie icon to touch down in the city. Pop in on your lunch, or grab a pizza for date night. It’ll have you screaming from the rooftops for more… screamforpizza.com
A microbar with bite, Mean Eyed Cat is home to six cask ale pumps serving up the finest in local and nationally brewed delights. Their house cask White Rat is a lovely little session ale that you’ve got to try. meaneyedcat.co.uk
THE SPLIT CHIMP
Promising a warm welcome and a relaxing home from home environment, Split Chimp is the perfect micropub for a delectable pint of plum porter or a rum & raisin concoction with your pals. It’s only a 2 minute walk from Central Station too! splitchimp.pub
BACCHUS
A beautiful craft beer pub right next to the Theatre Royal, Bacchus is a favourite among cask aficionados. It’s a must visit on your Cask Ale Week pub outing! thebacchusnewcastle.co.uk
NEWCASTLE ARMS
Hidden up in Chinatown, the Newcastle Arms is a proper traditional pub with a welcoming Geordie atmosphere. They’ve got a great selection of ales on tap too, a no-brainer on your cask crusade! pubsnewcastle.co.uk/newcastlearms
