Hairy Biker Si King has officially opened his first restaurant in the North East.
The TV personality launched PROPA!, a new 'grab and go' restaurant located at Sheepfolds Stables in Sunderland on Wednesday.
The restaurant is set to serve up British comfort food with a gourmet twist and is a short walk from the Stadium of Light.
It aims to cater to the city's footballing culture offering match-goers a traditional pre-match pie and pint.
Si said: "I’m absolutely thrilled to launch PROPA!
"It’s a great way to take our customers back to the tastes and smells that they grew up with and that is part of our North East identity. A food culture to be celebrated and embraced.
"We’re using only the very best of ingredients that the region has to offer, all sourced from producers that the team knows and this ethos underpins everything that we want to achieve with the food that we produce.
"We can’t wait to welcome you all."
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PROPA! is the latest addition to Sheepfolds Stables, a £4 million project that has transformed former railway stables dating back to 1884 into a destination for independent food and drink operators.
The new restaurant will be open seven days a week, from 10am to 10pm, Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 10.30pm, Thursday and 9am to late Saturday and Sunday.
Recent research indicates that Sunderland’s food and drink sector is becoming one of the city’s fast-growing industries and a major contributor to the local economy.
The café, bar and restaurant scene accounts for 33 per cent of all retail sales - the biggest contribution to the city’s economy.
PROPA! is expected to add to this and become a high quality yet affordable choice for customers.
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