Author: Alex Watson

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 18, 2020 “The LGBTQ+ community is in the midst of a mental health epidemic…” Superbia Spotlights present writing on mental healthcare for the LGBT+ community. The latest commission considers the origins and practises of mental health provision in the community by Ethan Foxon. A queer, transfeminist writer, journalist…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 16, 2020 Including Star Anise Chicken Kebab and Asian-Fusion Desi Doughnuts. Inspired by the Indian summer, Zouk is launching new dishes for autumn including new Chicken Kebabs, Prawn and special new main dishes.  First up is the Star Anise Chicken Kebab (£5.95). This starter, from Darjeeling, is the…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 16, 2020 This looks like it will be mental! After a long break, Bongo’s Bingo is back and even bigger than before. The massive event will have all the usual magic and mayhem that normal Bongo’s Bingo events do but this time they are throwing the two parties…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 16, 2020 It’s a delicious Raspberry Gin and Lemon tonic too! After launching in 2016, Manchester Gin has had just about every success possible.  The small independent businesses that quite literally started as a living room brew, is now in houses all over the country and will even…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 16, 2020 An avocadoooo geee thanks! theavocadoshow/Instagram All the way from Amsterdam, The Avocado Show (a really super-duper Instagram famous restaurant) is looking to bring the green-themed restaurant to the UK. After three dam successful years, the brand is ready to expand with plans to open branches in…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 16, 2020 There’s a heatwave special this hump day and it’s got your name on it. The scorching weather is set to continue for the next few days so Escape to Freight Island are opening up the doors on a hump day. They’ll be open from 5pm this…