Tuesday, 2 September 2014

Three Wine Men Manchester Christmas Tasting - and a Look Back to Summer

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So, September is here, bringing with it thoughts of crisp mornings, mashed potato, red wine, new pencil cases, picking one's way gingerl...
Sunday, 24 August 2014

Chaophraya, Manchester: Tasty Thai Cheers Up a Miserable Wet Monday

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Sometimes, you mean to go to a restaurant for ages and yet somehow never get round to it - and for no discernible reason. Chaophraya has lo...
Wednesday, 13 August 2014

The Botanist Comes to Deansgate, Manchester: Mini Wheelbarrow-Sized Handbags at the Ready

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So, first things first: does Manchester city centre really need another Living Ventures venue? Whilst I have a lot of time for a number of ...
Thursday, 7 August 2014

Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Trafford Centre: Where Dangerous Peanut Butter Milkshake Habits are Formed

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When I decided to accept an invitation to the newly refurbished Gourmet Burger Kitchen in Manchester's Trafford Centre, I was fully awa...
Friday, 1 August 2014

New Guest Post: ManCoCo Coffee Arrives in Manchester

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Now, as an exceptionally greedy person who wishes to maximise all eating and drinking opportunities, there are few foods I actively dislike:...
Saturday, 19 July 2014

Manchester Basks (with a little help from Italy and Spain): Birra Moretti's Gran Tour, the Appleton Rum Bus and Evuna Make for a Perfect Summer Night

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A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Manchester, whilst clearly lovely, didn't really do SUN with any great aplomb - particularly if that ...