Category: Local News

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 23, 2020 Long Boi’s Bakehouse looks set to be an exciting new addition to Levvy… Even though Levenshulme has been ‘the new Didsbury’ for the last 10 years now, there have been a spate of openings in recent times, adding to the foundations set by the likes of…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 23, 2020 This Sunday 27th September will see the Manchester favourites head to Social Avenue… These are undoubtedly strange times that we’re living in. Everywhere is set to close at 10pm for heaven’s sake – how weird is that going to be?! So it seems that COVID-19 is…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 22, 2020 Available from Thursday to Sunday – these classic cocktails are just £5 each… The Pen & Pencil celebrate their 5th birthday this weekend, which, considering the speed and frequency in which businesses come and go in Manchester – is a very impressive milestone indeed. With tight government…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 22, 2020 Throughout September, Don Giovanni’s has got a massive 50% OFF the entire A La Carte Menu. What a treat! This September, Don Giovanni have decided to EXTEND and IMPROVE their 50% OFF food offer, meaning you can take advantage of it from Sunday to Thursday. But…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 22, 2020 Flag Race! Drag performer Eva Serration breaks down the Pride flag, its proud history and recent controversies. Superbia is Manchester Pride’s year-round programme of arts and culture, designed to support, curate, fund and promote LGBTQ+ events throughout Greater Manchester. Manchester Pride is one of the UK’s…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 22, 2020 Who’d have thought that a combination of grapes, raspberries and blackcurrats would become so iconic?! As a kid I used to go through around 5 litres of ‘squash’ a week. I loved the stuff. Even though it was just the cheap Orange stuff from Tesco, diluted…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 22, 2020 It’s no longer the Palace or the Principal… You may have noticed that the iconic grand clock tower on top of the Refuge Assurance Building on Oxford Road doesn’t say “PALACE” or indeed “PRINCIPAL” any more, instead it says “KIMPTON” as the new hotel owners have…

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 22, 2020 The Ancoats favourite has created the ultimate brunch dish with this one… Most of these Weekly Drool offerings involve some form of melted cheese, or excessive levels of sauce, or something with a firework in it. Basically – something flashy and drool-inducing – hence the name….

First published in Manchester’s Finest   September 22, 2020 With a great cheese board comes great responsibility! When it comes to cheese, there’s a LOT to learn. Knowing the difference between a mature cheddar and a smoked Bavarian may seem like common sense, but when it boils down to it, one wrong cheese and your…