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.
9. Signatures, West Sunniside
A great spot for a date night, Signatures was housed in West Sunniside when it first opened. Today it's moved to Silksworth where it's picked up awards for its Italian food. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: JPI Media
10. New Orleans, Hylton Riverside
Once a go to restaurant for parties and family meals, New Orleans capitalised on the trend for American-themed restaurants in the 90s and early 2000s. Today the site has been built upon to make The Palm which houses a number of restaurants. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: JPI Media
11. Midnight Moon, Olive Street
Famed for its good value and service, Midnight Moon racked up awards during its time in Olive Street for its curries. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
12. Paprika, Frederick Street
Paprika was regarded as one of the best restaurants in the city and attracted plenty of people, despite its location in a basement site in Frederick Street. Pictured here are previous owners Chris and Helen Clark, winners of a North East Food award. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: JPI Media