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.
5. Saveloy dip
A sausage in bread with stuffing, pease pudding, perhaps some mustard, and the “dip” (a kind of gravy?). There's even a vegan version created by Sea Change in South Shields, and we're waiting to see if they bring it to their soon-to-open Sunderland branch. | NW
6. Villa Soft Drinks - one from the past
If you’re lucky you’ll remember the wonderful dandelion & burdock, sarsaparilla and cream soda, and the beloved delivery vans. Villa was taken over in 2009, but the name lives on and now bottles spring water and other drinks. | NW
7. Fish and chips
As a seaside city, where would we be without our chippies? We’ve got some great ones, and everyone has their favourite. | Pixabay
8. Stottie
Every culture has its own bread. This is ours. The heavy, stodgy wonder stuff is far more than just a big bread bun, and is used as a vehicle for all manner of wondrous fillings. | Sunderland Echo Photo: Tony Gillan