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in catering and hospitality and began working at a variety of restaurants in
Newcastle. Atkinson also spent five months working as a chef in Crete. After returning to Newcastle, he was spotted by Steve Waites, who took Atkinson with him to a new restaurant in the Midlands. During his two weeks of
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Solstice by Kenny Atkinson, a small fine dining restaurant in a venue the pair had previously operated as Violet's Café, less than half a mile from House of Tides. After operating for only 8 months, it was awarded a Michelin star in March 2023 - the
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Newcastle upon Tyne's quayside. In 2015, less than 18 months after opening, House of Tides was awarded one Michelin star and, in 2021, it ranked fourth in the National
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in County Durham. In April 2013, he left that position but planned to return to the hotel for specific events through 2013. He is aiming to open a new restaurant of his own within the North East of
England, and has also made guest appearances at other restaurants in the meanwhile, such as at
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Christmas paper and on market stalls. At the age of sixteen, he left school with six
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