September is Food and Drink month, a celebration by National World of everything palate-pleasers across the country.
And to help mark the occasion, we’re toasting some of classic dishes, drinks and other delicacies loved by Wearsiders.
Some are Sunderland-specific, others are more regional but much-loved in the city, and we’ve included national and international favourites which Wearside does particularly well.
Let us know your favourites, and anything you think we’ve missed.
1. Pink slice
A jammy shortbread sandwich topped pink icing that is so much more than the sum of its parts. Some suggested they must contain an addictive special ingredient - yet they are little heard of outside Sunderland. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Crab sticks
Or “seafood sticks” or whatever it is we’re supposed to call them now. Fishy, rubbery, and containing absolutely no crab (though they are designed to look like a little crabby). They are a guilty pleasure of many a Mackem. | se
3. Dressed crab
The real deal - though some can be a bit squeamish about this seaside classic. It’s basically all the meat from the crab, prepared and presented back in its shell. | c Photo: c
4. Fresh fish
As a city by the sea, we get some of the most amazing fresh fish brought into the Wear, and we’re lucky to have the traditional Fish Quay Shop, Latimers and others selling the best of the catch right here. | Google Streetview