Tuesday 30 August 2011

welcome back!!!

Helo There,
....as you all have noticed we disappeared for a little while from our own blog....our deep silence ment only two reasons: there were one big changes and there were no changes at all about us!
How it possible? Here comes the explanation...
Since April 2011 our businesse has changed hands (well guessing...this is the one big change)....please give a warm welcome to Lucas and Susan Morrison, parents of three, lovely people full with great ideas and hardworking attitude for improving and keeping Cafe-Deli-Buchery on the top.
And what does not change around us at all are: we kept our lovely staff, homemade great scones and cakes, amazing coffees, nice selection of teas and taesty savories (our own handmade quiches, pizzolas, pies, sausage rolls, bruchettas are more than worthy to try...yumm!!!). We still provide our customers with an opportunity to have a lovely browsing around our shelfes packed with handmade chutnies and jams, tasty crisps, quality olive olis and balsamic vinegars, salad dressings, biscuits and crackers, box od coffees and teas, soft drinks, fresh vegetables and fruit, locally sourced milk...etc....cannot write everything down, please better come, visit and check out it by yourselfes!!!
And most importantly: we would like to welcome all of your ideas, please visit us, spend as mutch time as possible with us and share all of your experiences and impressions.

What we can promise from now on....try to update this bolg as often as possible, beause we would love to let you know about any changes, promotions, offers and Stewart and Co news.

Whohooooo, and before we forget: there are other big changes on the way towards to Stewart and Co...we have applied and succeded to get an alcochol license lately.....super taesty alcoholic (4%) ginger beers are already on the drinks menu....and the rest (wine, beer) will happen very very soon.

We will keep you updated, have a very nice time until x x x

Wednesday 20 October 2010

Stewart & Co. At The City Library runner up in Observer Food Monthly Awards...


Following September's Olive Restaurant Awards win, Stewart & Co. At The City Library was runner up in this year's Observer Food Monthly Awards...wit woo.

We were pipped to the post in the Best Cheap Eats category by the Thali Cafe in Bristol but were named runners up for The North...keep up the yummy reasonably priced work Library cafe staff!

Check out the link below for more details..

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/17/ofm-awards-best-cheap-eats?intcmp=239

Thursday 2 September 2010

Stewart & Co. At The City Library: Food Done Good


Big pat on the back to everyone at Stewart & Co. At The City Library who have won Best Outreach in Olive Magazine's Alternative Restaurant Awards...

Celebrating the food industry's hidden gems, Olive were on the look out for those unsung food heroes worth shouting about. Their Best Outreach award commends people trying to increase standards outside of the usual foodie environment and take fantastic grub to a new audience. Enter Stewart & Co. At The City Library!

Instead of the usual contract catering companies we were given the opportunity to bring the Stewart & Co. ethos of proper, homemade food to the brand new City Library which according to Olive we've 'cleverly balanced' with a great menu at reasonable prices..thank you! Check out page 85 of the October issue of Olive magazine for our sparkly accolade...

Friday 27 August 2010

STEWART & CO. JESMOND IS HAVING A MAKEOVER...


After first opening our doors (to a shop half the size) over 4 years ago and presenting our 'real, proper food' message - it's been a journey and a half adding this, that and the other - so we thought it was about time Stewart & Co. Jesmond gave itself a brush down & a bit of a polish.

Fear not, all the bits you tell us you love are here to stay - like our handmade cakes and proper sarnies - but we'll be adding some yummy additions to our menu as we'll come to you instead with our new table service in the cafe (= more cake eating time for you)...

So on the 13th September we'll be closing our doors for a few days with our shiny new shop and cafe being re-opened on Friday 17th September. Please come & visit us to sample some delicious tasters from our new menu as well as to have a good old fashioned nosy...

Check out our Facebook & Twitter pages for updates..

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stewart-Co-Fine-Food/195301099218
https://twitter.com/stewartandco

Monday 19 July 2010

STEWART & CO. AT THE CITY LIBRARY PODCAST



Check out our podcast courtesy of Newcastle City Library! City Libraries Manager David Fay chats to Mark Stewart about Stewart & Co. At The City Library as well as what the future holds for Stewart & Co...
Simply click below and listen away..

http://community.newcastle.gov.uk/libraries/

Sunday 4 July 2010

THE FREE TRADE HADRIAN & BORDER BREWERY WEEKEND (FEATURING US)


Brace yourself for another Free Trade weekender (starts Thursday 8th July if we're being particular)... They've teamed up with lovely local (about 500 yards from the pub - really) brewery Hadrian & Border plus Stewart & Co. Butchery for a yummy BBQ accompaniment.

They'll be showcasing the full range of Hadrian & Border ales as well as some delicious ciders too.. Great music + great ale + great grub + sun? Yay.


The Stewart & Co. BBQ runs Saturday & Sunday but if you can't wait till then, get down to Jesmond for all the ingredients for your own (we've even got eco-friendly coal - la dee da).


Check out facebook for more details:


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stewart-Co-Fine-Food/195301099218#!/event.php?eid=129620823744229&ref=mf

Monday 28 June 2010

STEWART & CO. ON RADIO 4..

Did you hear us on Radio 4's Food Programme yesterday??! Our Sausage Making Artisan House Party - as part of 2010's EAT! Festival - got a nice little mention... Thank you Steven, Joey & Holly - radio stars in the making...

Don't worry if you missed it, check out the podcast below & listen away...

Wednesday 26 May 2010

THE JOURNAL - CULTURE MAGAZINE 25/05/2010

Did you spot us in The Journal's Culture Magazine yesterday? Lovely little mention about Stewart & Co. Jesmond as well as the City Library & Meldon Park cafes.. Read all about it using their clever e-reader thingy (I was v. impressed - comes with realistic page turning noises and everything. Wowzer)..Check out the EAT! Festival coverage too (we'll be there on Northumberland Street with our delicious stall) Here's the link..

http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?referral=other&refresh=7d0Ha1C90S8c&PBID=938e5831-8887-495c-a022-d5bab7513065&skip=

Monday 24 May 2010

ELIOT TURNER SUMMER OPEN EVENING JUNE 3RD 2010...

Check out ELIOT TURNER'S SUMMER OPEN EVENING JUNE 3RD: beautiful fashion accessories by Eliot Turner, innovative kitchens by Klasplan AND a raffle to raise money for COCO Charity. A match made in heaven I think you'd agree?

There'll be catering by Stewart & Co. to keep you fuelled & ready for some retail therapy as well..mmm. Plus, any catering orders placed on the night will receive a 20% discount and free delivery.*

All that at 179 Jesmond Road 6-8pm on Thursday 3rd June.

http://www.eliotturner.co.uk

http://www.klasplan.com/

http://www.coco.org.uk/home

*terms & conditions apply.

Wednesday 19 May 2010

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO US..


You may not believe it but it's been nearly 365 delicious days (give or take a few bank holidays) since the brand spanking new Newcastle City Library opened its doors and our on site Stewart & Co. Cafe opened for business..

This is of course a cause for celebration and the perfect opportunity for a bit of healthy competition. Since Sunday June 7th 2009 Stewart & Co. At The City Library has produced - thanks to Steve, Tracey, Sheila, Sarah & the rest of the kitchen dream team - 100's of yummy meals for your enjoyment. But the big question is, what was your favourite?? NOW is the chance to have your culinary say: vote for your favourite Stewart & Co. At The City Library meal and you could win the chance to enjoy our favourites for free during our birthday celebration week.

It's easy - simply email your favourite meal along with your contact details to
info@stewartandcofinefood.co.uk OR if you're feeling even more technical post your vote on here, our Facebook page or send us a direct message on Twitter...

http://twitter.com/stewartandco

http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=195301099218#!/pages/Stewart-Co-Fine-Food/195301099218

Here's a few suggestions to get your mouth watering... Homemade Fish & Chunky Chips with Mushy Peas, Local Beef & Ale Pie, Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake...
Now get voting!

Wednesday 12 May 2010

CULTURE CRAWL..


Fancy a trip out after dark on Saturday night (and I'm not talking about some trebles at Blu Bambu)? Bar crawl at The Gate not really your style? Then The Late Shows are just the thing for you culture vultures... Billed as the 'ultimate weekend of after hours culture' this nightime takeover of Newcastle & Gateshead's sights is absolutlely FOC. Over 15,000 people hit the streets during last year's events and the brand spanking new City Library had the highest number visitors of the lot.. This year sees Newcastle City Library go all Tudors & Stuarts on us with period themed music, fashion, dancing & storytelling. The Stewart & Co. cafe will be open after hours especially for you revellers with our delicious homemade food available throughout the evening... There's no need to book so just turn up and enjoy. See http://www.thelateshows.org.uk/venues/22-city-library.html for further details The Late Shows Saturday 15th May Newcastle City Library 7pm-11pm

COME & HAVE A BUTCHERS THIS WEEKEND (AND THE NEXT)...









Right..plans this weekend? No? Stewart & Co. Butchery have teamed up with those lovely guys at The Brandling Villa pub again in South Gosforth to offer you a nice little shindig to occupy your weekend..

THE BRANDLING VILLA FOLK FESTIVAL 14TH-16TH MAY - Haddricks Mill Rd, South Gosforth:
- 20 different local folk acts
- 50 different real ales, ciders & perries
- And last but definitely not least, delicious locally sourced meat from the Stewart & Co. Butchery including a whopping 120kg of handmade sausages (our butchers are beavering away as we speak)

Check out http://www.brandlingvilla.co.uk/ for more details...

So that's this weekend sorted. But we're all for planning ahead (ahem) so here's a fine suggestion for next weekend's socializing:

THE CLUNY SAUSAGE FESTIVAL 20TH-23RD MAY - 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn:
- A delectable range of Stewart & Co.'s Handmades Sausages including
- Plus a wide range of The Cluny's infamous selection of real ales, beers & ciders (the perfect accompaniment - as well as ingredient - to our bangers I think you'd agree)

Keep an eye out for updates & more info on our Twitter & Facebook pages...

http://twitter.com/stewartandco

http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=195301099218#!/pages/Stewart-Co-Fine-Food/195301099218

See you there...