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The Chinese Buffet, Bolton

Posted on 20th June 202220th June 2022 by Charlie H-S

There are some elements to dining out that are make or break. Great food but poor service, and you’re unlikely to go back. Reasonable service and reasonable food, yeah, you’ll probably go back, but it’ll be one of those places you won’t actively seek to visit; if your mates want to though, you’re not going…

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Corner Slice at Jimmy’s, Manchester

Posted on 13th June 202217th June 2022 by Charlie H-S

Yes, it’s no news to anyone that we have a plethora of pizza options in the city. There really is something for every mood. From traditional style Neopolitan, to huge slices, and quirky toppings. And now Detroit-style pizza from Failsworth favourites Corner Slice has arrived at Jimmy’s in Ancoats. Detroit style pizzas are recognisable by…

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Opening: Blockbusters NQ, Manchester

Posted on 6th June 20226th June 2022 by Charlie H-S

It seems rather far away in the mists of time now. Hopping in the car to the local video store, wandering and no doubt selecting something that my parents wouldn’t approve of and would put back on the shelf, before that yellow and blue piece of plastic was brought out of mum’s purse. (Eventually superseded…

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New Menu: Open Kitchen, People’s History Museum, Manchester

Posted on 25th May 202225th May 2022 by Charlie H-S

I don’t mind admitting before you read further, that I have a soft spot for Open Kitchen. They take sustainably grown and sourced food and drink, pair it with food that would normally be destined for the bin, and create delicious meals to feed hungry tummies. But you’d be forgiven for missing them take over…

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Cider Foundation Course

Posted on 23rd May 202223rd May 2022 by Charlie H-S

I’ve been writing about booze for quite a while now. Initially (under the Gin Fuelled Bluestocking) I concentrated on gin, but this soon changed, as I discovered more drinks that I actually rather enjoyed. Vodka, whisky, beer. I was looking at them in a completely different way. But, whilst my learned knowledge is there –…

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La Pinata, London

Posted on 17th May 202217th May 2022 by Charlie H-S

La Pinata – in most cases a sweet filled package, often shaped like an animal, hung up high that kids bash for sweets or treats. In this case a booze laden festival full of tequila and mezcal hosted by the Spirits Society at Tobacco Dock in London. My first trip to London of the year,…

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Recipe: Sticky Apple, Rum and Ginger Cake

Posted on 12th May 202212th May 2022 by Charlie H-S

I know a cake is particularly good when it all but disappears in an afternoon. This is one of those cakes and the reason why the images I have, really aren’t the best. I mean, there’s naff all left. In fact, let’s be clear, the only reason I got these pictures was by diving into…

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Restaurant Review: Nell’s Kampus, Manchester

Posted on 9th May 20229th May 2022 by Charlie H-S

There are a lot of good things to say about Nell’s. Living where I do means that I can order from them on my way home from work (via the delivery app of choice), and have huge slices of delicious pizza arrive at my door just as I do. Their Cheese & Onion Pie pizza…

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New Menu: The Hive, Stretford

Posted on 4th May 20225th May 2022 by Charlie H-S

Stretford is a very different place to where I moved 20+ years ago. We’ve gone from the nearest options for food and drink being McDonald’s (I mean there’s now a drive through), and a couple of pubs – The Old Cock, The Robin Hood, The Melville – to Stretford Foodhall, pubs including the Longford Tap,…

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