Suffolk welcomed a number of new wine bars and restaurants to its high streets last year.
Here are seven fantastic businesses that opened in 2022.
Damson & Wilde, Bury St Edmunds
Damson & Wilde opened in June and has quickly become a very popular lunch and dinner destination for food lovers.
Serving Mediterranean flavours, this restaurant provides diners with "fresh and healthy ingredients" but isn't afraid of a "sprinkle of naughtiness", our review said.
The Little Wine Bar, Felixstowe
Deborah Hale opted for a change of career after she opened a new wine bar in Felixstowe in March.
Deborah, who previously worked in corporate human resources, decided to start her own bar after being inspired by working in a nearby wine store.
The opening night proved to be a hit with locals with Debroah saying: "It went really, really well and there was loads of people from Walton who came to see what the new place was like.
"It was really successful and I was moved by how many people turned out for us and it was a really good atmosphere."
Pizzeria Locale, Saxmundham
The pizza shop which originally opened up as a takeaway proved to be so popular the owner added a dining-in restaurant area.
Owner Ellie Alan had always planned to set up tables and chairs for eating-in, which has now opened.
Ms Alan said: "For the first week it was great, it was very busy. I think people are enjoying our pizzas."
The Wine Cellar, Bury St Edmunds
The Wine Cellar which offers over 100 wines opened in the west Suffolk town in August.
Located in the Buttermarket, The Wine Cellar offers a relaxed space for people to enjoy wines and beverages alongside small plates of food and sharing platters.
Speaking before the opening owner Bradley Dorrington said he wants all customers to feel comfortable at his venue and added: "We do what you might call 'safe' wines, but for those who want to push the boat out we can find something a little more unusual for you and we also offer uncommon options for those who want to plunge deep into the sea."
LOADED Southwold
Emma Barber made her dream come true by opening her very own restaurant in Southwold in December.
LOADED Southwold in Victoria Street, near the Adnams brewery serves a range of dishes, including loaded fries, waffles, brisket, blue cheese, barbecue pulled pork and chilli cheese fries.
Mrs Barber, who has lived in and around Southwold her whole life, said she received a good reaction from local people and on social media.
The Suffolk, Aldeburgh
The coastal restaurant, which also has six uniquely-designed bedrooms to stay in, opened in August.
The menu is seafood-focused and features ingredients from local producers.
Speaking about the opening owner George Pell said: "I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to bring the sense of life and purpose back to this great building and make it, once again, the heartbeat of Aldeburgh."
The Wine Boutique, Sudbury
In May John Greenwold and his team opened a new wine boutique in Sudbury town centre.
The Gaol Lane wine bar was opened by the mayor of Sudbury and the shop was packed out with people wanting to get a taste of the wide selection of wines on offer.
Mr Greenwold, who is an importer of wine believes the Wine Boutique, which is being managed by Kate Wolton will "hit the spot" with the people of Sudbury as his business looks to offer locals a unique experience.
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