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Durham Restaurant Week Returns From January 31 to February 7
Diners in Durham can try out the city’s newly opened restaurants at a fraction of the cost during Durham Restaurant Week – which kicks off next Friday.
Fiik, Zaap Thai, Jozef’s Riverside Bar and Restaurant and Café at The Quarter have all signed up to the hugely popular event, which runs from January 31st to February 7th.
Fiik, which opened its doors in December, has been set up by four founders and friends who have “decades of experience in hospitality and fine dining’. They include chef and owner, Patrick McKenna; Jess Noble, floor manager; Rachel Dixon, sommelier and restaurant manager; and a silent partner.
The restaurant, on Elvet Bridge, which serves up a tasting menu concept says its mission is simple and aims to “shake up the ordinary dining scene”.
FIIK will be offering a special four-course menu priced at £25 for Restaurant Week. Guest can expect dishes such as Skrei cod served with pickled green strawberries, winter greens and Jerusalem artichoke cream as well as beef tartare with coal oil, brioche, truffle, parmesan and cured yolk.
Jess said: “Having recently opened our doors, FIIK is delighted to participate in our first Restaurant Week and welcome new customers to come and try out what we offer. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and we believe in having fun - while offering our guests a new experience in culinary creativity."
As well as new restaurants, favourites such as Fat Hippo, Faru, Course, Isla by Course, Tapas Factory and Rio Brazillian Steakhouse are all taking part.
Paul Howard, Durham BID Manager, said: “Restaurant Week is one of our most popular events where diners can experience the exceptional and diverse venues we have in the city.
“While January and February are typically quieter months for hospitality businesses, Restaurant Week drives foodies to the city, boosting our local economy.
As well as restaurants, Restaurant Week will see Durham’s cafes offering £5 and £10 deals, including coffee and cake and soup and a sarnie offers.