Couple bring flavours of deep south to Norwich's Dick's Bar

Shannon Sheehan, 32, and Joseph Woodbury, 35, are the duo behind the out-of-the-box culinary creations at Dick's Bar in Bedford Street. 

Andy Pitt and Tom Ginn opened the bar in July and want to create the “feel of backstreet Brooklyn speakeasies”. 

They have a large brunch menu and they're New York inspired bagels are a must try (Image: Tom Ginn)

After travelling across the USA for three years, Shannon and Joseph are hoping to make an impact with their menu which has influences from the deep south but with a British twist.  

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Items on the menu include smashed burgers, corn dogs, chicken wings and some unique brunch concoctions. 

Corn Ribs Elote - taking inspiration from the couple's time travelling America (Image: Tom Ginn)

Joseph said: "We're so passionate about being involved in the whole process of our food, so we're working with local bakeries and butchers to make sure we have the best possible produce. 

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"At the core of each plate is simplicity, we want to make things affordable and reasonable but also create a casual and social dining space where people can order small plates here and there and have a lot of cocktails in between." 

Shannon and Joseph at Dick's Bar in Bedford Street (Image: Newsquest)

They are hoping to slowly introduce specials to the menu and are planning to launch a 'hotdog of the week' to entice customers. 

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Although being a married couple may seem like a barrier to success, Shannon has found that their shared love of food has made them a formidable force in the kitchen. 

She added: "We bonded over food and we also explored the culinary scene in America together - so that's something we've always had a grasp on. 

"Food wasn't one of Joseph's main priorities when I first met him, but I definitely opened him up to that world. 

"Now, both of us will cook all day in the restaurant and still want to make dinner together when we get home."