Reviews

A bite of Brazil

By Lisa Higginson South America has long been on my list of destinations to visit before I die - not least because it produces some of the best beef in the world and - as ...

12 May 2009

Adventurous menu works at the Glasshouse

The Crowne Plaza Manchester is situated right on the edge of the Northern Quarter. On the other side is Shudehill, which has seen some improving over the years, with a new bus station and apartment ...

28 April 2009

Soup Kitchen to your inbox

I took a friend to Soup Kitchen for lunch a couple of weeks ago. Except that he had just been made redundant and thought I was taking the mick, somewhat. So just to clarifiy, Soup ...

23 April 2009

Take a taste trip to Nepal

For me Sundays are not a day for cooking, especially when you’ve been out the night before. So after a whole day of chores and visits on not much sleep at all, curry was all ...

22 April 2009

Mission Kabana

Mission Kabana achieved. I’ve been hearing people talking about Kabana in the Northern Quarter for so long, it’s achieved legendary status. And it’s not like I haven’t tried, I really have. I’ve been along before ...

15 April 2009

It’s a Ning thing

Ning restaurant at the end of Oldham Street is a little gem I discovered last year and instantly loved. I’m sure it’s busier every time I go and it was filling up nicely on Tuesday ...

1 April 2009

Hallmark Hotel comes to Handforth

A new Hallmark Hotel has opened in Handforth, right near Manchester airport. This is so handy for anyone staying at the airport, as well as anyone who goes out shopping to Handforth Dean, Stanley Green ...

31 March 2009

Sapporo Teppanyaki Mothers Day Visit!

Sapporo Teppanyaki , 91-93 Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, ;- 0161 831 9888 www.sapporo.co.uk The Sapporo is not a place for an intimate meal for two. It’s a large modern space with high windows front and ...

27 March 2009

Sample Manchester Restaurant Week before it ends

Run by lastminute.com, Manchester Restaurant Week has some very tempting offers, ideal for trying out new venues across the city. A selection of set menus at really good prices are on offer at the Brasserie ...

26 March 2009

The Whisky Lounge at the Britons Protection Review

Self-styled ‘whisky evangelist’ Eddie Ludlow appears to have the perfect job. By combining his passion with his livelihood, this preacher of the noble dram has developed not only a terrific business, but a vast and ...

6 March 2009

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