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This week Lee gets a little political and it’s a timely reminder that sometimes we need to look inward. The last two years haven’t been kind to anybody who values open borders, global integration, freeContinue reading
Author: Charlie H-S
Gin Review: Manchester Gin – Wild Spirit
It barely seems yesterday that Manchester Gin launched – but now, nearly two years since there were a lot of free G&Ts at Common, it’s come a long way. No longer are Seb and JenContinue reading
Calcotada Festival at Lunya, Manchester
From January to April, Barcelona gets a little giddy about onions. Not just your bog standard brown onions from the supermarket, these are calcots – a cross between a spring onion and a baby leek,Continue reading
The Gintlemen, John: Training
Sometimes we find our own motivation, sometimes something else kicks our butts into gear. This week for John, it’s the latter. I know I’ve been quite on here, the whole two feet of snow thingContinue reading
Restaurant Review: Grafene, Manchester
When I first wrote about Grafene, it was newly opened, and after two visits, there were still issues galore. Service was hit and miss, the food was hit and miss. Even when I visited withContinue reading
Gin Festival Manchester 2018
It’s that time of year again – when Gin Festival rolls into town, and takes over Victoria Baths. Two big glorious gin filled weekends. This weekend was the first of two (next weekend is theContinue reading
Restaurant Opening: Elnecot, Ancoats
I’m always looking for a new hiding place. That spot I can head to straight after work, but before I head to an event, or meeting, where there’s a comfy seat, a good glass ofContinue reading
The Gintlemen, Ewan: Fuck Happy
This week, Ewan has a new philosophy. I’m sick of pursuing happiness. It’s a false idol. I will never be happy. You will never be happy. There is no magic kg to have on theContinue reading
New Menu: Bundobust, Manchester
Some places just do things well. No fuss, no faff, just good food, good drinks. They become known for it. Bundobust is just that. Good food, good beer. Does what it says on the tin.Continue reading