41-43 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, M20 2NT Spring is a lovely time to visit Greens, especially if you’ve never ventured out to this suburban gem before. Chef patron Simon Rimmer freely admits to being a magpie, stealing culinary ideas from all over the world to make bold, inventive dishes that…
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During a recent speculative trip to Flannels in search of s/s13 inspiration we were blown away by the discovery of Maryling, an Italian label with a huge following in Asia that’s yet to really take off here. Drawing inspiration from 20th-century modern art, the current collection features graphic…
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We like to think we’re pretty good at ten pin bowling. It’s not true or anything, but the lack of bowling alleys in Manchester has made it easy to maintain the charade. Not any more. Dog Bowl is the second boutique bowling destination to hit the city in as many months and the latest venture…
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Etrop Grange Hotel, Thorley Lane, Cheshire, M90 4EG This unassuming hotel dining room serves two distinct menus. One of standard gastropub fare; the other an adventure in modernist dining – a labour of love for chef Ernst Van Zyl, whose CV includes time at Noma. We were wowed by the sourdough…
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Mustard Tree is a charity that offers support for homeless, marginalised and vulnerable people across Greater Manchester, providing food, clothes, furniture and training opportunities. A new campaign, The Heel Appeal, is asking people to donate unwanted shoes to raise money. The style and condition…
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Riding high on a wave of national culinary enthusiasm comes the The Cake and Bake Show, in Manchester for the first time following sellout success in London. Three days dedicated to the art of baking (think The Clothes Show Live, but with cake), the show features live bake-offs, cooking demos and…
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43 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 2BG There is something quintessentially Manc about Rosso, the shamelessly flashy Italian owned by MUFC footballer Rio Ferdinand. The marble columns and white linen set a sophisticated scene, offset by the jazzy lights, lounge singer and ‘Wall of Fame’ featuring…
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We’re getting though the horrible weather by dreaming about summertime, and that means festivals. If you don’t fancy trekking into the countryside for four days and coming back with trench foot and broken tent poles, a city festival like Parklife is the perfect alternative. This year the site…
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