Motley Manchester initially snuck under the radar for me. Situated in the old Byron Burgers site on Deansgate, for a while it was overshadowed by the works nearby. And then suddenly it was, well, there. I had, however, spotted them on Instagram. Their Biscoff choux buns, and a creme brulee with a solid crack had…
So I’ll admit, vegan fast food might not be top of my list of places to visit. But when after a bit of a do, with great canapes and wine, myself and my date found ourselves hungry, it was top of the list. Much as I adore a launch, unless you hover directly next to…
Helloooo! Happy New Year and welcome to the new site! So pleased you can join me here at The Pickled Ginger. Finally after buying the domain over a year ago (there may have been wine involved) it’s live. After ten years, the Gin Fuelled Bluestocking is no more. It’s all things spicy from now on….
Christmas is getting closer, and we’re on the last few weeks before I take my usual Christmas break. This one is short and sweet, but I do have a bit of an announcement of my own. Next year will be my tenth year of blogging. As such, it’s time for a change. No, I’m not…
Perhaps I’m giving too much away if I write this bit right at the beginning, but one of the strongest signs for me when we visit a restaurant, is how soon after we go back, or the husband asks when we can go back. When it comes to Street Urchin we were, quite frankly, barely…
1 December, and it seems the opportune time to send out my gift guide. I know some of us will have started a while ago, but if you’ve still got bits and pieces, stocking fillers, or are still trying to figure out what you want for Christmas dinner, then I’ve pulled together a big list…
Another week, another round up. However, next week I will instead be releasing my gift guide. So if you miss out on Black Friday deals, need ideas, or just want to keep it independent, this guide will be for you. This year I’ll be concentrating on independents, covering a range of gift ideas. Food, booze,…
Often with spirits, there’s a story. There’s a husband and wife team, or an entrepreneur, or a boozy geek in a garden shed. There are quirky botanical, infusions, big fancy stills in a warehouse, or little copper ones, on a kitchen tables. This is none of these. This is a chap, who is known as…
Bloom Cafe is one of those delightfully deceptive places. From the outside it looks a little quiet in a blink and you’ll miss it kind of way. Head inside, or even better, head upstairs, and you’ll find a fantastic little cafe offering breakfast, all day brunch, sandwiches and lunch plates, with a relaxed vibe. It’s…