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!

STEWART & CO. SWITCHEROO..

We've had a bit of change-around at Stewart & Co. Jesmond - some fresh paint, a new layout & (hopefully) an even better eating, drinking & shopping experience for you our lovely customers.Take a look at the before & after pics at our Facebook page or even better come inn & see it for yourself!

http://www.facebook.com/editalbum.php?aid=163038&add=1&id=195301099218#!/album.php?aid=163038&id=195301099218

SPRING HAS BELATEDY SPRUNG..

Hi its Steve and Tracey from The Library,

GOOD NEWS!!! The outside furniture has eventually come out of hibernation....WOOHOO!!

As I'm writing this the sun is actually shining, and there are HAPPY CUSTOMERS basking in the spring sunshine. (Well apart from the guy eating the Greggs Pasty...Bloody cheek - should've gone to Stewart & Co. ) Honestly, it makes such a difference to the alfresco dining if you have a delicious home cooked meal from us...

Hope to see you all soon..Tracey & Steve

PS. As its the Easter Holidays why not bring the kids along to visit the Library and after they have driven you mad in the kiddies section, come and join us for a relaxing cuppa and a homemade cake...

TEAPIGS TASTING - SATURDAY 10TH APRIL

Alex from Teapigs (who make those posh silk teabags - green tea with mints my fave) is coming to Stewart & Co. Jesmond on Saturday to do a Matcha Green Tea tasting...This super duper tea has 137 x more antioxidants than standard green tea infused anapparently 70 x more than orange juice & 9 x the beta carotene level of spinach. How clever...maybe theres no need for that gym membership after all...

Sounds like the perfect weekend hangover cure to me so come down 11am-1pm for a cuppa - your banging head will thank you for it... If you can't make it, Matcha Green Tea is on sale in our Jesmond store plus enjoy the rest of the Teapigs selection in all 3 outlets...

Happy tea drinking x
Check out http://www.teapigs.co.uk/product/tea/Matcha+Green+tea-tea/matcha+organic+super+power+green for more info.