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De Nada – Chorlton

A firm favourite in my Chorlton dining circuit is De Nada. A South American cafe bar with a relaxed atmosphere, cosy surroundings, friendly staff –  and some great artwork too. http://themanchestertart.com/2015/10/16/de-nada-chorlton/

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Ramen~ Japanese soul food and its wonderful world~

A while ago, Ramen hardly came up in foreigners’ conversation about Japanese food. People knew about sushi, sashimi, takoyaki, okonomiyaki and even Japanese instant noodles, but not ramen. Except for cities with large Japanese population, it wasn’t a easy job … Continue reading

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Manchester Food And Drink Deals, Offers And Specials This Thursday To Sunday

Where to go to eat, drink and be merry plus details about selected weekend events. https://thirtysomethingplus.wordpress.com/2015/09/30/manchester-food-drink-offers-specials-thursday-friday-saturday-sunday/

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The Makers Market

Elle- I’ve discovered a really lovely local market in West Didsbury called The Makers Market – it travels to different parts of Manchester every weekend and the stalls range from arts, crafts, food, drink, natural cosmetics and soft furnishings. Today … Continue reading

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Eggs: pickled and otherwise

I noticed a big jar of pickled eggs on the shelf in The Castle Hotel pub, and wondered if people actually eat them with a pint. Apparently, they do. They are traditional pub food. I thought about asking for one, … Continue reading

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Grilled Teas

On September the 9th we celebrated my lovely mother’s birthday and as my present, I chose to take her, joined by my sister, for afternoon tea at Manchester’s popular Richmond Tea Rooms. However this was no ordinary tea; after stepping through these doors … Continue reading

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Fish and chips. Oh yes.

Fridays are fish and chip nights at Stainforth Manor, which makes me incandescently happy. We get them from a little shop around the corner called Wokabout, which also does excellent Chinese food. It’s the most delicious fish and chips ever; … Continue reading

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They have buh-gahs over here!

Last night RG and I went to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival in Albert Square. I was pleased as punch to find a booth making fresh real American burgers, or buh-gahs, as they say over here. Buh-gahs, Thuhs-day. Such … Continue reading

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Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project

Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project from Swig Social on Vimeo.

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Metamorphosis

https://vimeo.com/45593763

A short film retelling Titian’s Metamorphosis for The National Gallery, London
Starring Anna Friel and Ed Speleers
Dir: Tell No One
Prod: Chris Massey
Prod Co. Skin Flicks

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