What more could you ask for in our retro round-up of Minchella memories over the years.
We thought we would take a tasty trip to times gone by after our recent article on The Nook prompted 18,000 people to take an interest in the post on social media.
So here’s a round-up of some great scenes from the various businesses run by members of the Minchella family – and watch out for a telly character as well as a South Tyneside singing superstar.
5. Ice cream on the seafront in 2005
What could be better than a yummy cone on a summer day. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: IB
6. A helping hand for charity in 2011
The Riverside children's centre held their Macmillan Big Coffee Morning at Minchella's South Marine Park. Remember this from eight years ago? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
7. Getting festive in 2012
Joe Minchella with Christmas pudding ice cream. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
8. Making ice cream in 2011
Joe Minchella shows how it is done as he is pictured making ice cream in 2011. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Tim Richardson