Lisa Higginson It has been just four months since Zouk Tea Bar & Grill blasted onto Manchesterâs dining scene and already it is seriously spicing things up. Rave reviews followed the restaurantâs opening, awards could ...
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Ithaca on a budget
Ithaca launched itself in bling-style onto the Manchester scene just over a year ago, and is a glam evening venue for both cocktails and some rather fine food. Set on John Dalton Street, among similar ...
A celebration of champion reds at Evuna
Lisa Higginson As the final whistle blew, deflated fans across Manchester bowed their heads in shame, their championship dream shattered. But while the rest of the city mourned the mighty reds on Wednesday night, there ...
Take a gamble on Linen
Having never been to Linen before, or indeed a casino, I really didnât know what to expect. Having no expectations of a restaurant before you go is better because then everything is fresh and a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Take a taste trip to Nepal
For me Sundays are not a day for cooking, especially when youâve been out the night before. So after a whole day of chores and visits on not much sleep at all, curry was all ...
Mission Kabana
Mission Kabana achieved. Iâve been hearing people talking about Kabana in the Northern Quarter for so long, itâs achieved legendary status. And itâs not like I havenât tried, I really have. Iâve been along before ...
Itâs a Ning thing
Ning restaurant at the end of Oldham Street is a little gem I discovered last year and instantly loved. Iâm sure itâs busier every time I go and it was filling up nicely on Tuesday ...