Around the world in 80 days? We know the story right? Phileas Fogg takes on the challenge of circumnavigating the globe in 80 days. Now, while there was no need to leave the country, not even the one room, I’m pretty glad I arrived prepared and hungry or I’ll wager … Read more →
Opus One – Market Menu Launch
*FREEBIE ALERT* The Free Trade Hall. A Manchester icon. Site of political change. Venue for music from classical to punk. Now home to the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel and within it, Opus One. We (my brother J and me) had been very kindly invited to sample the newly launched Market … Read more →
The Parlour – Chorlton
It’s been a while since I visited The List. So on a recent Saturday afternoon with nothing planned I decided to give it a little look over. Having asked Twitter for some suggestions – and having chosen to ignore those along the lines of “Bore off” and “Stop banging on … Read more →
Flock & Roll
Once again the folks over at DineInOut teamed up with The Drunken Butcher to bring us a night of meaty goodness. If you hadn’t already guessed, it was to be our little fleecy friends on the menu. This is the second of these evenings I’ve been to. If you missed … Read more →
Richmond Tea Rooms
“Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James It’s been a while since I began a post with a quote. But with a subject as everyday and at the same time, revered as tea, … Read more →
The French By Simon Rogan
Will the reinvention of The French at The Midland see a regaining of the long-lost gong? Simon Rogan of 2 Michelin starred restaurant L’Enclume in Cartmel together with Manchester born head chef at The French, Adam Reid will no doubt hope so. Tomorrow the refurbished French will re-open it’s doors … Read more →
MeatClub 02 – Venison
Meatclub – Volume 2 Before I go on – I should point out that this post is about butchery. Therefore there are pictures of the carcass, butchered meat etc etc. If you’re not keen please don’t read on. If you missed the debut – see here This time around we … Read more →
The Joy of Pork
“He who cannot eat horsemeat need not do so. Let him eat pork.” Nikita Khrushchev Have you ever been to a supper club? Have you ever tried to explain the idea to those that haven’t? Anything from a serial killer looking for victims through to a swingers party was suggested. … Read more →
Gaucho – Midnight Treats
*FREEBIE ALERT* *FREEBIE ALERT* *FREEBIE ALERT* Now I never said I wasn’t going to go to ANY freebies. So when the good people at Gaucho asked if I’d like to go to the launch of a new menu at their Manchester restaurant I said yes. Well, actually and in all … Read more →
Freemasons at Wiswell
Don’t you just hate human error? This was our second visit to the Freemasons at Wiswell. Having sampled the excellent Sunday lunch last year we decided to head back on what is a bit of a special date for me and B. Full of anticipation we jumped in the car … Read more →
