Manchester Food & Drink Blog
Disco cauliflower. This is what drew me to Maray and got me excited about their Manchester launch. But surprisingly, not because I loved it, but because the husband did. To explain, he’s from an Irish family where vegetables were… Shall we say a little overdone? Upon meeting me and my family he was introduced to…
The delights of Kampus continue. Hot on the heels of Nells, Cloudwater and Levanter (edit: the latter two now extended into the summer), comes yet another opening. The Beeswing Wine Bar & Kitchen. Offering a fabulous selection of wine, and a selection of delicious small plates, they hosted their launch this week, showcasing both the…
I’ll admit it, I’ve long been a Cocoa Cabana fan. From their origins in Didsbury to their incredibly Instagrammable site in Ancoats. It began with Sarah’s long love of chocolate, and now has reached over into cakes, blondies, cocktails and brunch. And they’ve just released a new menu of brunch options – so of course…
OK, I can barely call this a recipe. Not really. It’s just a revisit to me for one of my favourite summer breakfasts. For me the summer is about fresh fruit – berries, stoned fruit like peaches and cherries and apricots. I grew up surrounded by plum and cherry trees. My mum mostly put them…
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…
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…
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 (Eventually superseded…
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…
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 –…