And it proved so popular we’ve brought you some more long-gone eateries, from a cuppa at Louis’ in Park Lane to Masterchef cuisine at The Prickly Pear and an American-themed meal at New Orleans.You can find our original feature here.
5. Throwing Stones, National Glass Centre
The brilliantly-named Throwing Stones is perhaps the most well-known of all the restaurants at the Glass Centre, particularly when it had former head chef Pete Zulu at the helm. Today it offers more casual dining as The Glass Yard, which it was named following a competition in the Echo. Photo: JPI Media
6. Eau Zone Restaurant, Cafe and Bar, Norfolk Street, Sunniside
Opened as part of the then newly-developed Sunniside culture quarter, Eauzone built up a loyal following for its modern, English cuisine. As well as live music on Fridays, it also offered a good Sunday lunch. Photo: JPI Media
7. Scuzi Restaurant, North Bridge Street
This corner plot has undergone many guises over the years including this pizzeria, one of the few stand alone pizza restaurants we've had in the city. Today it's a steak place. Photo: JPI Media
8. Dozo Buffet, High Street West
If there's one thing Sunderland loves it's a buffet restaurant and this place offered plenty of choice from Chinese, Indian and Thai to pizza. It was particularly good for a hangover curry. Photo: JPI Media