There are some elements to dining out that are make or break. Great food but poor service, and you’re unlikely to go back. Reasonable service and reasonable food, yeah, you’ll probably go back, but it’ll be one of those places you won’t actively seek to visit; if your mates want to though, you’re not going…
Yes, it’s no news to anyone that we have a plethora of pizza options in the city. There really is something for every mood. From traditional style Neopolitan, to huge slices, and quirky toppings. And now Detroit-style pizza from Failsworth favourites Corner Slice has arrived at Jimmy’s in Ancoats. Detroit style pizzas are recognisable by…
It seems rather far away in the mists of time now. Hopping in the car to the local video store, wandering and no doubt selecting something that my parents wouldn’t approve of and would put back on the shelf, before that yellow and blue piece of plastic was brought out of mum’s purse. (Eventually superseded…
I don’t mind admitting before you read further, that I have a soft spot for Open Kitchen. They take sustainably grown and sourced food and drink, pair it with food that would normally be destined for the bin, and create delicious meals to feed hungry tummies. But you’d be forgiven for missing them take over…
I’ve been writing about booze for quite a while now. Initially (under the Gin Fuelled Bluestocking) I concentrated on gin, but this soon changed, as I discovered more drinks that I actually rather enjoyed. Vodka, whisky, beer. I was looking at them in a completely different way. But, whilst my learned knowledge is there –…
La Pinata – in most cases a sweet filled package, often shaped like an animal, hung up high that kids bash for sweets or treats. In this case a booze laden festival full of tequila and mezcal hosted by the Spirits Society at Tobacco Dock in London. My first trip to London of the year,…
I know a cake is particularly good when it all but disappears in an afternoon. This is one of those cakes and the reason why the images I have, really aren’t the best. I mean, there’s naff all left. In fact, let’s be clear, the only reason I got these pictures was by diving into…
There are a lot of good things to say about Nell’s. Living where I do means that I can order from them on my way home from work (via the delivery app of choice), and have huge slices of delicious pizza arrive at my door just as I do. Their Cheese & Onion Pie pizza…
Stretford is a very different place to where I moved 20+ years ago. We’ve gone from the nearest options for food and drink being McDonald’s (I mean there’s now a drive through), and a couple of pubs – The Old Cock, The Robin Hood, The Melville – to Stretford Foodhall, pubs including the Longford Tap,…