Sunderland Restaurant Week is set to return on Sunday, and organisers are offering prizes for one lucky restaurant-goer.

The event, running until September 22, features numerous cafes, restaurants, pubs, and bars with discounted £10, £15, or £20 deals.

The event has more outlets participating this year than ever before.

New participants include The Calabash Tree and Deep North at the Sheepfold Stables, Vito's Osteria, Davey's Mexicano, and Soju & Gogi, joining other traders at STACK Seaburn.

Regular supporters such as Asiana, Angelo's, Tarantino's, Spent Grain, Rumour Has It, and Port of Call will also be part of the event.

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Sharon Appleby, chief executive of Sunderland BID, said: "The city really has a vibrant dining scene and the number and variety of participants in Sunderland Restaurant Week really showcase that.

"There’s everything from Caribbean to Italian, Mexican to Korean, Indian and the best of British – it’s an absolutely incredible mix with something for everyone.

"It’s exciting to have so many outlets from the Sheepfolds Stables taking part and there’s the added incentive that children go free on the Metro, so everyone can make it a real family day out."

Adding to the excitement is the 'passport scheme' initiative.

Sunderland BID, in partnership with Tyne and Wear Metro operator, Nexus, is encouraging diners to collect a 'Foodie Passport'.

Five stamps on the passport, along with receipts, enter participants into a prize draw.

The winner will receive a £300 Sunderland Gift Card, usable in around 200 outlets, and a £50 Tyne and Wear Metro Pop Pay As You Go card.

To enter the draw, participants need to email a photograph of their full passport, their receipts, and any photos of the food they had, along with their details, to info@sunderlandbid.co.uk.