It’s just dawned on me that my last post about Wagamama (visiting the St Peter’s branch in Manchester) was just over a month after Tom was born – and he’s nearly a year old! Doesn’t time fly. Back then it was our first restaurant experience since he came into the world and this time round, […]
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Pioneer: A Freelancer’s Coffee Shop Heaven
I get excited when I stumble across a new coffee shop in Manchester thanks to Instagram; aesthetically pleasing images of coffee/loose leaf tea/matcha lattes, food and a light open space all catch my eye. So when I spotted Pioneer’s posts which ticked all the boxes, it was a delight to be invited to check it […]
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1761: A Mancunian Gem Celebrating British Food
Nestled behind Manchester’s iconic Albert Square, home to the beautiful Town Hall and Central Library, is a restaurant I was intrigued to try out after seeing so much coverage on social media. Occupying the space that used to be one of our favourite places to eat in its previous form as Avalanche, 1761 has taken […]
Harvey Nichols Manchester Vegan Menu
When a restaurant can make a vegetarian or vegan menu look exciting, interesting and creative, I’m there. With the rise of a ‘flexitirian’ way of eating coupled with January being Veganuary for many, it’s great to see so many eateries offering more options that aren’t just risotto or a nut roast. So when I heard […]
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The Northern Blog Awards: A Night To Remember
One thing I love about being a blogger in Manchester is its strong sense of community; one that is supportive, inspiring, fun and driven by people’s passions in different industries. I can’t thank my good friend and fellow mum Holly enough for setting up WeBlogMCR (which has now evolved into WeBlogNorth – exciting times!) for […]
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Brunching at Federal – An Instagrammer’s Dream
Dark wooden tables, upcycled items, quirky colours and plenty of natural light; as a self-confessed Instagrammer who loves a bit of #foodporn, independent and locally owned Federal Cafe ticks all of those boxes. Brought from the warmer climates of New Zealand and Australia to Manchester’s (rainier) Northern Quarter, this spot has become renowned for its […]
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Summer Feasting at Wagamama
Our first restaurant experience since baby was born a month ago, it was so nice to be invited to the new Wagamama venue at St Peter’s Square (the 5th one to open in/around Manchester) to try out the new summer menu for my blog. On a sunny Monday evening Tom and I met James after […]
Review: Vegan & Gluten-free Pudding Club at LEAF
The first rule of pudding club: Don’t count calories. Although this was an entirely vegan and gluten-free one, that doesn’t equal ‘healthy,’ despite what some people believe. But that’s beside the point; the chefs and tea-trained staff at one of my new favourite spots in Manchester, LEAF, were keen the show off their skill and […]
Eating Vegan at Corn Exchange: Vapiano
Pho, Banyan, Cosy Club, Tampopo… I’ve been reviewing the vegan offerings at each of these restaurants in the Corn Exchange to celebrate November being World Vegan Month. That theme continues here at Vapiano, the German casual restaurant chain offering authentic Italian food. James and I dined here back in August and were impressed with the […]
Eating Vegan at Corn Exchange: Tampopo
You may have seen me feature a few restaurant reviews based in the Corn Exchange recently, focusing on their vegan offerings to coincide with November being World Vegan Month. Check out my thoughts on Pho, Banyan and Cosy Club – right now, it’s all about fresh Eastern cooking from Tampopo. I’d not been before but […]
Eating Vegan at Corn Exchange: Cosy Club
I’ve covered Pho and Banyan in the Corn Exchange to review their vegan options to coincide with World Vegan Month (November); now it’s the turn of Cosy Club, offering ‘a sense of somewhere special with a hint of nostalgia.’ Having been to the quirky, eccentric and characterful venue several (and all enjoyable) times with family […]
Eating Vegan at Corn Exchange: Banyan
Time for another installment of a review in partnership with Manchester’s Corn Exchange, sampling vegan offerings from some of its restaurants to coincide with World Vegan Month. You might have read my post about vegan-friendly offerings at Pho; this time I’m trying out Banyan Bar & Kitchen. My foodie friend Fern and I arrived at […]
Eating Vegan at Corn Exchange: Pho
In case you didn’t know, November plays host to World Vegan Month, recognised annually by vegan groups, brands and people worldwide, supported by Animal Aid and The Vegan Society. If you’re not vegan already, this is an ideal opportunity to give this lifestyle a go – whether eating out, cooking or trying out alternative products. […]
Gluten-free Eating & Drinking: Carluccio’s and Peroni
I was recently invited by Peroni Nastro Azzurro to experience the exclusive launch of their new gluten-free beer, in partnership with Italian restaurant group, Carluccio’s. Selecting the Spinningfields venue, James and I headed down on a surprisingly quiet Tuesday evening after work. Swiftly seated in the friendly environment, it was time to get stuck into […]
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What It’s Like Being A Freelancer
Back in September 2015, fresh from getting married and returning from our honeymoon in Ibiza, I jumped straight into freelancing and haven’t looked back. After spending 5 years in online marketing and social media, both in-house and agency-side focused on B2B clients, I had the burning desire to jump ship and turn my passion into […]