I recently received an invite to go along to the opening of a new bar. “Come down at 11a.m. for cocktails.” It said. “My kinda people.” I thought. So I hit the RSVP button. Then I read the e-mail again. TEMPERANCE. MOCKTAILS. Words that remained unread in my haste, now … Read more →
The Parlour – Chorlton
It’s been a while since I visited The List. So on a recent Saturday afternoon with nothing planned I decided to give it a little look over. Having asked Twitter for some suggestions – and having chosen to ignore those along the lines of “Bore off” and “Stop banging on … Read more →
Flock & Roll
Once again the folks over at DineInOut teamed up with The Drunken Butcher to bring us a night of meaty goodness. If you hadn’t already guessed, it was to be our little fleecy friends on the menu. This is the second of these evenings I’ve been to. If you missed … Read more →
The Joy of Pork
“He who cannot eat horsemeat need not do so. Let him eat pork.” Nikita Khrushchev Have you ever been to a supper club? Have you ever tried to explain the idea to those that haven’t? Anything from a serial killer looking for victims through to a swingers party was suggested. … Read more →
M & S Ready Meal
Now before we begin – let me start by saying that this was not a product that I was asked or invited to post about. However given that I am not one of the “rich f*ckers, who can afford to eat out a lot.” (quoted from the Chef Hermes Blog … Read more →
MeatClub Manchester
It’s arrived. “The first rule of MeatClub….” Too obvious? Besides – here I am – talking about it. So what’s it all about? Well when was the last time you headed off for a days hunting to return with the carcass of a slain beast that would feed you and … Read more →
Thyme Deli Horwich
Don’t you love having a day off in the week? You know? When (seemingly) everyone else is at work? Well it was recently TKA’s birthday so myself and B took the day off to spend it with him. He’d already decided he wanted Mcdonald’s for his tea (whatcha gonna do? … Read more →
Home Sweet Home
Several things happened on the build up to this trip to the already well-known Home Sweet Home. They began on Friday night. Trudging along the wind and snow battered promenade of Blackpool to locate my car. Clearing said vehicle of the accumulated snow. Being stuck on the M6 for 2 … Read more →
The Beagle
When the people behind Common and Port Street Beer House decide they are going to consult Laurence Tottingham of Aumbry about a menu and they all get on the blower to Hanging Ditch to sort out the wine……..this is going to be a place to visit. Right? Course it is. That’s why it … Read more →
Salvi’s at The Corn Exchange
More Italian food. That’s no bad thing though right? Myself and The Hungry Mrs were out and about on a chilly November Saturday and having only recently heard about Salvi’s we decided to pop in for a bite to eat. Before I go on can I just digress to say … Read more →
