Here then are 19 retro photos of people enjoying a meal out and about in town across the decades.
5. Ronald McDonald
Ronald McDonald says hello to sisters Holly (left) and Grace Parker on his trip to McDonalds on the Marina in 2014. The restaurant held a fundraising afternoon to raise money for Springwell School. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Dinner for two
Smiles all around for this couple who are enjoying a lovely meal at Portofino in 2007. Photo: LH
7. Happy birthday
Joseph Savage celebrates his 104th birthday at Mariners in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre in 2004. Photo: LH
8. Christmas dinner
Eating at Ruskins, in Navigation Point, from left are Alison Gobie, from Harbour Support Services, manager of Ruskins, Louise Jackson, head chef of Ruskins, Darren Conning, and Nikki Wilson, from Harbour Support Services.CATCHLINE HM5009RUSKINS Photo: LH