A Whitley Bay ice cream maker crowned one of the best in the UK is planning to open a second parlour in Newcastle . Di Meo’s on Whitley Bay sea front has been part of an ice cream making dynasty for more than 100 years and has won countless awards, including twice being voted the best in Britain. Luciano De Meo said family had snapped up the unit in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle, seeing an opportunity to become part of the thriving new community of independent businesses. In the past it was a rundown area but it’s really coming back to its former glory and it’s nice to see so much positivity there is in the area; there’s a real buzz in the air. “We’re now trying to get the right balance, in terms of what we’ll offer. There maybe a different market in the city, compared to the sea front, and there’s a lot more competition in the city centre in terms of food options, such as gluten free, so we’ll look at our options. “As to when we open, that will depend on the planning process, but we hope to open in three to four months, and we’ll look to create between four to eight jobs too.”
