Tees Life Tees Life Issue 8 | Page 19

FOOD You don’t Just Eat at Baker Street Kitchen A thriving Tees eatery is proving there's more than just food on the menu at its premises. While Baker Street Kitchen’s popular day-time and Sunday Lunch menus are now available to order on the Just Eat app, revellers are also using the venue for a range of seasonal events and private bookings. Simon Fletcher refurbished Baker Street in April last year and the restaurant has grown from strength-to-strength as it benefits from Middlesbrough’s buzzing food quarter and night-time scene. Nine new jobs were created to accommodate Simon’s new menus, taking the total number of full and part-time staff to 21, including new head chef James Thorburn, who had previously worked at Cena, Muse and The Cleveland Tontine, and new manager Georgina Cornelius, who previously worked at Rockliffe Hall’s Brasserie. And while their food is going down a treat – including very popular vegan options – their events is also causing a stir. A Mason’s Gin Night in early February is quickly followed by a special Valentine’s weekend (February 14, 15 and 16), and Baker Street are offering 50% off all pancakes on Shrove Tuesday (March 5). A Murder Mystery evening for budding Sherlock Holmeses is being held on March 16 – complete, Simon Fletcher is making a success of Baker of course, with the Street Kitchen in Middlesbrough town centre. elementary three- course meal. “We’ve also had to expand with more staff A Vegan Night on March 30 has already due to the popularity of our day-time and sold out – with a second night added on Sunday lunch menus, which are now available March 29 – and Baker Street is also open on to order from Just Eat.” Mother’s Day (March 31). Baker Street Kitchen, on the corner of Baker Add to that a number of private bookings Street and Albert Road in Middlesbrough, is for parties and conferences – and Baker open 8am-6pm Monday to Thursday, 8am- Street Kitchen has become a real go-to place 11pm on Fridays, 9am-11pm Saturdays and in Middlesbrough. 9am-4pm Sundays. “We’re delighted with how business is Menus can be viewed online (and going,” said Simon. on Just Eat) and tables can be booked at “Our events are proving really popular. www.bakerstreetkitchen.com or by calling We’re always trying to think of something a 01642 210404. bit different. BAKER STREET KITCHEN – AN ELEMENTARY EATERY…. Daytime Menu All Day Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch – Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm Bistro Menu Friday & Saturday from 6pm Sunday Breakfast Menu 9am – 11.45am Sunday Lunch – 12 noon – 4pm All menus available to take away Private Hire Available Events at Baker Street Kitchen Valentine’s Menu 14th, 15th, 16th February - £15.95 pp Pancake Day 5th March – 50% OFF all day on Pancakes Murder Mystery Night 16th March Mother’s Day 31st March Bookings now being taken. Re-usable Take-Away coffee cups available. Enjoy 30% OFF subsequent drinks with your cup Private Hire of Baker Street Kitchen is available for functions including: engagements, baby showers, birthdays and corporate events We are a dog friendly eatery 159 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2PX www.bakerstreetkitchen.com | [email protected] | 01642 210404 bakerstreetkitchen bakerstreetkitchen bakerstkitchen tees-life.co.uk 19