From the archive · page 11
The (Last Ever) Gastroclub Christmas Dinner @ The Mark Addy
I loved my first Gastroclub experience at the Mark Addy in June where it returned from a year long break. I’d planned on attending more events but for various reasons hadn’t made it to any since. So when I heard about…
The Farmers Arms, Bolton – The Best Burgers In Town!
It’s no secret that i’m quite partial to a burger, well good ones anyway. I’ve eaten many this year but one of my favourites is the ‘Peri Peri Chicken Topped Cheeseburger’ from my last visit to The Farmers Arms in…
Dinner At Franco’s – An Italian Winter Feast In Aid Of Trussell Trust
After attending two fabulous supper clubs recently my third had a lot to live up to. I had particularly high hopes for this one though as it was held by Franco Sotgiu owner of one of my favourite Manchester restaurants,…
Shoulder Of Mutton, Holcombe – A True English Country Pub, With Great Food
Given how far I travel to eat I was genuinely excited when I realised the winner of ‘Food Pub Of The Year’ at the Manchester Food & Drink Festival awards is just 15 minutes down the road. The Shoulder Of Mutton is…
Artisan Kitchen & Bar, Spinningfields, Manchester
It’s fair to say i’ve had up and down experiences with the LivingVentures restaurant group. Many years ago their first (I think) Manchester restaurant ‘Grill On The Alley’ was amongst my favourites in the city however I…
Wong Wong Bakery, Chinatown, Manchester – So Good They Named It Twice
What do you do after a brilliant lunch at Japanese restaurant Yuzu when you crave sugar but they no longer serve dessert? Pop into the small Chinese bakery around the corner for lots of cake of course! I’d walked past…
Cinnamon Fusion, Bolton – Boring Indian Food & Paris Hilton’s Dreams
This website only exists because i’m passionate about food and love sharing my experiences. There are very few times that writing these posts feels like a chore or even a job but this is definitely one of them. The…
Lucha Libre, Great Northern Tower, Manchester
Being a massive foodie I embrace all cuisines but if I had to pick just one favourite it would almost certainly be Mexican. It appeals to the chilli addict in me, I love the heat of Mexican dishes but also the contrast…
Back to Yuzu, Manchester For A Lesson In The Art Of Simplicity
Despite an issue with the service on my last visit (which was later resolved) I consider Yuzu one of my favourite restaurants in Manchester and recommend it to anybody who will listen. I’ve been meaning to return for…
Seniors, Thornton – ‘The UKs Best Fish & Chip Shop’ (Not My Words)
There are few places I like less than Blackpool so I generally try to avoid it at all costs. Unfortunately last Sunday the gorgeous Autumn weather meant a visit for the final day of the Illuminations was unavoidable…
Fraiche, Oxton, Wirral – Michelin Starred Dining On Merseyside
Fraiche is one of those restaurants i’ve been intending to visit for several years but for various reasons it just didn’t happen. One reason is that despite being one of my closest Michelin starred restaurants it’s…
Ocean Treasure 235, Manchester – The Best Chinese Restaurant You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
I like to think i’m pretty clued up on restaurants in Manchester but must confess I hadn’t heard of Ocean Treasure before I was invited to review it. Possibly because Chinese is a cuisine i’ve neglected for the last few…
Gin Masterclass With The Drinks Enthusiast @ Lock 91, Deansgate, Manchester
People who know me now will find this hard to believe but until a couple of years ago I really wasn’t much of a gin drinker. In fact, I only got my first bottle at home last year. Since then though I can’t stop drinking…
Levenshulme Market & My First Taste Of Columbian Street Food, Arepa!
I do enjoy a good market, particularly those that sell food. I’d heard a lot of good things about Levenshulme Market, or ‘Levy Market’ as it’s commonly known as. Held on the last Saturday of each month on the train…
Bowling & Sunday Lunch At Dog Bowl, Manchester
When I visited Dog Bowl for the first time in May I loved the bowling and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food being served too. I was invited to check out their new Sunday lunch menu which I happily…
More Than Just Sushi At Umezushi, Manchester
I’ve returned to Umezushi a few times since my first visit back in March, each occasion was enjoyable but I chose not to write them up since the food was very similar. I couldn’t resist writing about my latest visit…
Margo & Rita’s Mexican Street Food Goes Formal With Residency At The Beagle, Cholrton
The last time I visited The Beagle in Chorlton was for the launch of their collaboration with street food collective Guerrilla Eats. In a bold move the pub stopped serving food from their own kitchen and instead relied…
‘On The Game’ With The Drunken Butcher (Contains MEAT)
Three weeks ago I’d never been to a supper club, having loved my first experience I couldn’t wait for the second last Saturday. This time run by DineInOut, a dining club who organise events in restaurants and private…
SoLita Specials – The UK’s First Ramen Burger, #Burger & Many More
It’s no secret that i’m a huge fan of SoLita in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. As somebody who loves to try new places there aren’t many restaurants I revisit regularly but thanks to Foursquare I know I’ve been to…
Bacon & Apple Risotto by ‘Yorkshire’s Best Young Chef’
When I started this blog I intended the posts to be roughly 50/50 restaurant reviews and my own recipes. A couple of years later and i’ve passed 150 reviews but shamefully only posted 6 recipes! So when I was contacted…
