The cityncentre's loss is Whitfield's gain as former Hilton Deansgate head chef David Gale delivers an exemplary all-day (from 10am) dining experience from superior sandwiches and salads for £7 or £8, and single origin coffee from Salford Roasters.
His devotion to local provenance carries over into the restaurant offering. Meat is from Mettrick’s, the acclaimed Glossop butcher he badgered the corporate Hilton into buying from. The black pudding, classically paired with pan roast scallops (£8.50) was made by Mettrick’s.