Crusoe’s, a Tynemouth seafront restaurant, is making multiple changes: a new extension, a new consultant, and a new menu.

 

The restaurant is owned by the Wilson family, who also own The View on Longsands and The Lock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Shields. 

 

The extension and resulting new kitchen will enable the restaurant to produce a new ‘street food’ concept including chicken skewers, fish tacos, flat breads and salads. All takeaways will be served using biodegradable plates and packaging.

 

2016 MasterChef quarter finalist Matei Baran is joining as a consultant to develop new menus. He has experience in the area, overseeing the launch of The Salt Cove restaurant in Tynemouth. 

 

"You now see so much on the television about the damage plastic is doing to our oceans," said Howard Wilson. 

 

"It would be a crime if we did not do all we can to ensure Longsands remains the beautiful place we all love so much."

 

Chef Matei Baran said: "I’m so glad to be back in the kitchen and it’s fantastic to work with a great people in such a stunning location."

 

 

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