New restaurant plan 'takes step forward'

15/04/2008 10:28:59

Bill Oldfield is close to agreeing the lease on premises for his new restaurant in Newcastle, it has been reported.

The restaurateur currently operates Oldfields Durham - which serves traditional British food and was recently named Durham Restaurant of the Year - but revealed in February that he planned to launch a new eatery in the centre of Newcastle.

Now the Journal reports that he has won permission to transform the basement of the historic Milburn House on Dean Street into a restaurant and is in the final stages of negotiations over the lease for the property.

The venue could create new chef and restaurant work roles in the city and is likely to attract plenty of diners, with the Journal reporting that Milburn House is conveniently located in an area popular among those looking for a good meal.

Mr Oldfield commented: "We will offer a dining experience currently unavailable in Newcastle.

"We source almost all of our food locally and the menu, which will include many traditional favourites, will offer high quality at reasonable prices in a very comfortable and easy-going setting."

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