Here’s our gift guide to some locally-made gifts and products which will help make Valentine’s special even in Lockdown, from ordering a romantic meal from the new Fat Unicorn deli to giving the gift of some Mackem merchandise from Pop Recs.
5. Valentine's Meal, Fat Unicorn
Enjoy a Valentine's meal at home from Fat Unicorn. Priced £26 per person it includes four courses of Wearside Wild Sourdough with cultured butter; roast squash, burrata, roscoff onion and pomegranate; braised beef cheek with pomme puree, charred leek and salsa verde and poached rhubarb pavlova. You can also order a cheese course supplement, wine pairing and a vegetarian menu. Pre-order before February 10 for collection on February 13. Email [email protected] to order. Photo: JPI Media
6. Personlised print, Maneiro Store
Celebrate a special date with a personalised print from Maneiro Store. Set up by Sunderland couple Ben Deacon and Sarah Metcalfe from their Ryhope home, the online business features statement wall art with a local twist to brighten up people’s homes. Personalised prints start from £10. Visit www.maneiro.co.uk Photo: submitted
7. Celebration box, Rib Room, Ramside Hall
Enjoy love at first bite with Valentine's Day Celebration Boxes from Ramside Hall. Tuck into four courses from the award-winning Rib Room chefs. The meal for two with a bottle of wine is £80 and you will need to pick it up from the hotel's reception on either February 13 or 14. More details on their social media pages. Photo: JPI Media
8. Heart-shaped gin, WL Distillery
A new limited-edition gin produced at a Durham distillery is hoping to be just the tonic this Valentine’s Day. WL Distillery in South Hetton has unveiled two flavours, which come in a gift set of two miniature heart-shaped bottles. The Valentine’s gift sets, which contain two 40ml bottles, are priced £13.99 from wldistillery.com Photo: submitted