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

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

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...

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

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/

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

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...

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/foodprog/foodprog_20100628-1632a.mp3

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=

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.

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!

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...

STEWART & CO. AT THE CITY LIBRARY IN MOURNING..

This week at the City Library cafe we have some very sad news to report... Our illustrious leader Tracey is leaving us. She will be sorely missed. But fear not, the rest of your lovely library staff are all still present and correct and will be keeping the place ticking over in her absence. Steve has been hard at work in the kitchens preparing delicious treats for your taste buds and the girls on the counter are serving our customers with their usual smiles.

So, with a beautiful weekend forecast, what better time to come down and give us a visit? If it’s busy inside then the seating area outside is a peaceful oasis where you can catch the rays. Come and enjoy the food and the sunshine, and pay your respects to our lovely manager Tracey before she leaves! P.S. If you’ve been stranded in Newcastle by Iceland’s most infamous volcano then come and visit us. It’s not quite the Costa del Sol but we do a far better cup of tea than you’d get on any Mediterranean beach!

Stewart & Co. At The City Library, 33 New Bridge Street West, Charles Avison Building, NE1 8AX 0191 277 1246 Open 7 Days A Week...

G'day mate..

Since the weather's getting nicer (most of the time) fancy some al fresco dining Ozzy style? Here at Stewart & Co. not only can we come to your house & cook up a storm in your kitchen, we can rustle up something just as tasty on your barby with delicious localy sourced meat from our own butchery. Handmade burgers & sausages washed down with some local ale sound good? Come & have a chat with our butchers beforehand & they can tailor your BBQ choices to your own recipe... So let us take care of the cooking while your friends and family sit back, relax and enjoy the sun (however briefly it might be!)...

Stewart & Co. Fine Food & Butchery, 36-38 Brentwood Avenue, West Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3DH Open 7 Days a Week (including our butchery)

Catering enquiry? Contact Holly 0191 281 4838 holly@stewartandcofinefood.co.uk

THE GOOD FOOD PRODUCER'S GUIDE 2010 (WE'RE IN IT)

A well deserved pat on the back for Stewart & Co. Fine Food & Butchery in Jesmond - we're featured in 'The Good Food Producer's Guide 2010' by the foodie writer - and Stewart & Co. supporter - Rose Prince... It's on sale now but will be available to buy from our shop in Jesmond very soon so look out. Can't wait till then? Check out the Telegraph article below...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/7421326/Britains-best-delis-markets-and-farm-shops.html Thanks to all our staff and customers - we wouldn't have made it in there without your support and healthy appetites for proper homemade food. Brentwood Avenue's obviously having a bit of a moment as Stewart & Co.'s lovely street is featured in a new Jesmond history book..how intellectual. Soon to be released by Tyne Bridge Publishing check out the link below for more info..should also be available to buy from Jesmond in the near future.

http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/tbp.nsf/BookSearchCMS/2B6B055AFC1A9650802576E10043AB8C

COOKIELICIOUS

Hi everybody, Tracey and Steve from the library here..

We've been working hard here in the library kitchens trying to perfect our new home-made chocolate chip cookie recipe! We've just about nailed it...a few more little adjustments and the recipe will be ready! Then it'll just be a matter of baking them fresh every morning for all of you lucky customers!

So come along and taste our delicious creations, they'll be arriving on the counter sometime this week. See you soon...

P.S. Many Happy Returns to Mark and John, all the best from everybody at the library!