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Aug 12, 2019
2 min

Red-hot, Nashville-style fried chicken comes to Newcastle Hotel

Life in Newcastle just got hotter with the opening of Newy Fried Chicken at The Newcastle Hotel. Now open for dine-in and takeaway, Newy Fried Chicken is the latest offering from founder and resident ‘Fryguy’ Nic Brady, who is the culinary mastermind behind the successful Philadelphian-style sandwich pop-up, Hotline Hoagies, which operated in the space from March 2018 to May this year. Nic says Newy Fried Chicken is inspired by the sweet and spicy southern flavours of Nashvil

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Mar 7, 2019
2 min

Chef Sammy Everleigh has arrived at Tattersalls Hotel Greta and you should see what's on off

After two decades cooking at country pubs and restaurants including those located at Gunnedah, Branxton and Tamworth, Chef Sammy Eveleigh has taken over the kitchen at Tattersalls Hotel Greta, effective immediately. "For a long time, this hotel hasn't had a traditional pub menu and the idea of doing that kind of food, but really well, and for the locals, is what interested me," he said. "For a long time, this hotel hasn't had a traditional pub menu and the idea of doing that

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Mar 7, 2019
2 min

Chef Sammy Everleigh has arrived at Tattersalls Hotel Greta and you should see what's on offer...

He's a chef with 25 years industry experience and even better than that, he's a local! After two decades cooking at country pubs and restaurants including those located at Gunnedah, Branxton and Tamworth, Chef Sammy Eveleigh has taken over the kitchen at Tattersalls Hotel Greta, effective immediately. "For a long time, this hotel hasn't had a traditional pub menu and the idea of doing that kind of food, but really well, and for the locals, is what interested me," he said. "Fo

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Dec 4, 2018
2 min

Windsor Castle Hotel has some of the best casual meals in NSW

Pub food isn't what it used to be, but that doesn't mean casual, delicious meals at your local have lost their flavour... Especially at the Windsor Castle Hotel! If you live near, or are travelling through, the Maitland area and happen to feel hungry, the Windsor Castle Hotel has some of the best casual meals in NSW and was recently Highly Commended in the same category at the Australian Hotels Association NSW Awards for Excellence 2018. Hotelier Nick Quinn said a belief in o

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Dec 3, 2018
3 min

Burwood Inn to remain the heart of the Merewether community

If you already love the Burwood Inn at Merewether, you're going to love it even more under the guidance of new hoteliers Tony and Sandra Dart who took over the venue just six weeks ago... With 38 years experience in the hotel industry, you could say Tony Dart knows a thing or two about running a pub. He poured his first beer at age 18 at Grafton Hotel and has since been the driving force behind seven NSW pubs including Tattersals Hotel - Greta, Oriental Hotel - Cooks Hill, Hu

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Nov 30, 2018
3 min

Junction Hotel farewells one of the industry's finest chefs

The Junction Hotel will soon bid farewell to chef Cheryl Wilson, a talented woman who has long been the driving force behind some of the venue's most delicious meals and sweets. Having spent 38 years developing her craft at a variety of venues from Sydney to New Zealand and here in the Hunter, industry stalwart Cheryl Wilson is preparing to serve up her last dish, but only in the professional sense. "Cooking is what I love. It's who I am and that will not stop just because I

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Aug 30, 2018
3 min

27 Reasons you should take your Dad to the local this Father's Day

It's no secret that most Dads don't mind spending a little bit of time at their local. So why not take him to his favorite place this Father's Day? Here's a great list of 27 local pubs and what they have on offer to help your family celebrate this weekend... The Burwood Inn, Merewether Treat your Dad to a two-course meal and beer for $55. Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie, Largs Choose between a two or three-course meal for Dad, including a free schooner. Catho Pub, Catherine Hill

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Aug 7, 2018
1 min

In the mood for a schnit-hot Tuesday night special?

Your local has got you covered with this list of Tuesday night schnit-hot specials....! Here you go then.... Tuesday night schnitzel specials at your local include: The Bellbird Hotel, Bellbird -$10 Chicken Schnitzel with $5 toppers Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie, Largs - $15.99 Chicken Schnitzel with your choice of sauce The Commercial Hotel, Boolaroo - $12 Chicken Schnitzel The Commercial Hotel, Morpeth - $16 Chicken Schnitzel, incl a free drink The Criterion Pub & Kitchen, Ca

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Jun 28, 2018
1 min

In the mood for a schnitty special?

It's Thursday night... What better night to head out to your local for a schnitty special! Well, we've got you covered with this list of pubs with Thursday night chicken schnitzel specials. It's a great list, in fact some might even say it's the schnit! Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie, Largs - $15.99 Chicken Schnitzel with your choice of sauce The Chelmsford Hotel, Kurri - $12 Chicken Schnitzel with chips & salad The Clarendon Hotel, Newcastle - $12 Chicken Schnitzel (Mon - Thurs

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Feb 7, 2018
1 min

Keen for a burger?

Not much beats a great burger. Fresh bun. Melting cheese. Smokey beef. Crispy bacon. Caramelised onion. Tomato. Beetroot. Lettuce. Need we go on? If you love a good burger as much as we do, then look no further! Here are just some of the best burgers on offer around Newcastle and the Hunter. But check your local as well. Pubs have a stellar reputation for having some of the best burgers around! Have we got your back or what? 1. The Exchange Hotel, Hamilton This little beauty

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