Yorkshire ‘feel good’ food and drink brand Filmore & Union to open in John Lewis Newcastle
On Tuesday 27 February 2018, Yorkshire based ‘feel good’ food and drink company Filmore & Union will take up residency on the first floor of John Lewis Newcastle. With 120 covers and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this will be the company's largest restaurant yet and the second in within a John Lewis store following the opening of the John Lewis York restaurant in June 2017.
Filmore & Union now has 16 restaurants and take out delis across Yorkshire and the North East including in Newcastle Central Train Station and Jesmond. John Lewis Newcastle looks forward to offering the brand’s wellness-inspired juices, coffees, gluten free cakes, salads and bagels to its shoppers and diners.
Filmore & Union founder and owner Adele Ashley says: “This new addition to our portfolio in the North East means we now have a train station deli, a small suburban day time eatery in Jesmond, and a bigger restaurant in the heart of the city’s shopping and nightlife district. This is similar to the way in which we’ve grown in Yorkshire, building a regional chain which retains its independent feel with a strong local supply chain. Our chilled out relaxed atmosphere with premium, cosy interiors and high quality food fits perfectly within the John Lewis brand and we can’t wait to see what new customers think.”
Karen Matthew, Head of Branch at John Lewis Newcastle, said; “We’re delighted to welcome Filmore & Union into our shop and to be part of their expansion. We are sure our customers will love their fresh and wholesome food and we are delighted to be able to offer our customers another option to refuel and refresh in addition to our Place to Eat .”
Filmore & Union is accredited by Coeliac UK and have received a commendation from the Free From awards for their dedication and passion to catering for those avoiding gluten and dairy. It is also shortlisted in the Menu Innovation category of the Casual Dining Awards 2018 and has been named in the Sunday Times Top 3 Healthy Eateries and the Top 50 Northern Restaurants and Bars.
