From the archive · page 9
Beef & Pudding, Manchester (Revisit)
A few weeks ago I was invited to try Manchester’s hottest new pub/restaurant ‘Beef & Pudding’ during its soft launch period. I liked it so much I returned the following day to eat my way through some more of the…
Friday Food Fight – SE 01 . EP 06 (11/04/2014)
Friday Food Fight is all about good food, good music & good drinks, you know the score by now i’m sure (but see here if you really don’t). I wasn’t actually planning on eating at EP06 since i’d been to BrewDog for their…
The ‘Honest Burgers’ #BrewBurger @ BrewDog Manchester
Being rather fond of burgers and beer I was naturally excited by talk of a beery, beefy collaboration between BrewDog and London burger experts ‘Honest Burgers’. Particularly when I heard the details; it’s made with two…
Burgers, Ribs & Wings @ The Drunken Butcher’s (And An Important Bread Based Contest)
I’ve loved Twitter for the past 6 years but never more so than when a random conversation led to an epic Sunday afternoon feast. I wasn’t even part of the original conversation either, it was started by Mal of Fire and…
Zizzi Manchester Piccadilly, VIP Opening Night
I recently broke one of my own self-imposed rules by accepting an invitation to the VIP opening night of Zizzi’s new Piccadilly restaurant. My stance on ‘freebies’ is that i’m happy to go to places i’d be likely to…
My Epic Foodie Road Trip #BritainsBestBites
It’s not everyday you get given a car and petrol for the day to go and visit some of the best restaurants and food producers in the region. But that’s what happened after I was contacted on behalf of Europcar and asked…
The Way Of Wagamama With Dr Christy Fergusson
As an adventurous eater and somebody obsessed with trying new things I’m probably not the intended target of Wagamama’s latest campaign. The ‘Way of Wagamama’ is designed to encourage people to try something new and a…
Friday Food Fight – SE 01 . EP 04 (28/03/2014)
After attending EP 01 & 02 of Friday Food Fight but missing EP03 I was determined to make it to EP 04 last week, despite the fact I already had plans for the evening. The great thing about the event is you can come and…
Nkono – Cameroon Curry @ Bolton Market Lifestyle Hall
I’ve spent a lot of time at Bolton Market’s new Lifestyle Hall since it opened in January. Admittedly most of it has been at the brilliant micro-bar ‘Great Ale, Year Round‘. During almost every visit I’ve encountered…
Beef & Pudding, Manchester – The Best Pub Food In The City?
I like beef and love puddings (both the sweet and savoury kind), so when I heard of a new restaurant in Manchester named ‘Beef & Pudding’ I was naturally excited. You can imagine my disappointment then when I learned…
MCR’s Secret Supper Club
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a ‘secret supper club’ by Bonnie, owner of Yang Sing. I didn’t know at the time but later learned it was the first event organised by the ‘Manchester’s Finest’ website who worked…
Roast Dinner Masterclass By The Drunken Butcher
My first thought upon hearing of the Drunken Butcher’s Roast Dinner Masterclass was; “but I already know how to make good roasts”. I am rather proud of my roast dinner skills but in the end couldn’t resist attending…
Friday Food Fight – SE 01 . EP 02 (14/03/2014)
Having enjoyed the first Friday Food Fight so much I couldn’t wait to return the following week to eat my way through a completely new line up. This time everything ran smoothly from the start and with no power…
Mughli and Clyde – A Modernist Take On Mughlai Cuisine
Certain names just belong together; Romeo & Juliet, Lennon & McCartney or Batman & Robin for example. The latest addition to that list is Mughli & Clyde after not only the highlight of my year so far but quite possibly…
Supporting Debbie On ‘The Taste’ Finale #TeamLudo
I hate reality TV; one of my proudest claims is the fact i’ve genuinely never seen a single episode of X-Factor, Britain’s Got Talent or any of those bloody dancing shows. There is one exception though, i’m a sucker for…
Friday Food Fight – SE 01 . EP 01 (07/03/2014)
It’s a few years ago now, but I’ve spent many Friday nights in warehouse like buildings with DJs playing dance music. Back then it was all about the music but yesterday at the inaugural Friday Food Night I got that same…
The Farmers Arms – Mexican Fiesta Night
Although my favourite cuisine changes on a fairly regular basis (it’s probably Japanese at the moment), Mexican is never far from the top. It’s definitely the style of food I cook most often at home. So I couldn’t help…
Home Sweet Home, Manchester – Comfort Food Heaven In The Northern Quarter
Waking up in a Macclesfield hotel with a slight hangover after a fantastic night – but perhaps one too many glasses of wine – at ‘The Lord Clyde‘, there was only one thing on my mind; A breakfast burrito. Specifically a…
Around the World in 8ish Steaks with The Drunken Butcher
In hindsight, attending a ‘Pit Masterclass’ and preview of new meatastic BBQ joint ‘Red’s True Barbecue‘ wasn’t ideal preparation for a supper club called ‘Around the World in 8ish Steaks’ just a few hours later. But…
Teapigs Green Tea Matcha Challenge – UPDATE
Last month I was contacted by the lovely people at Teapigs who invited me to try their super strength Japanese tea, Matcha. Being well aware of it’s health benefits I jumped at the opportunity, you can read more about…
