It's rare to have both brain and belly fed at the same time but I'm delighted to say that very thing happened to me this weekend. It was a dismal rainy Sunday, perfect for visiting the all new Whitworth Art Gallery after it's recent renovation. Even on an afternoon off I can't stay away from... Continue Reading →
Mid-Reno Roasts: The Metropolitan, West Didsbury
Week three of our kitchenless Mid-Renovation Roasts and we had an extra guest at the table - a lost dog called Holly! This somewhat limited our options as most city centre roast rustler-uppers aren't that pet friendly, unless your pet was a recently slaughtered Aberdeen Angus. Whilst out watching stepson Sunday morning footy, my Dr... Continue Reading →
Mid-Reno Roasts: Volta, West Didsbury
Oh, I've started something now. Last week's Knutsford trip out was such a treat that the idea of visiting a different Roastie venue each Sunday has firmly taken root. Volta in West Didsbury was recommended as a must try and isn't somewhere I'd clocked as a roast dinner venue without that heads up (thanks Lottie!). It's a... Continue Reading →
Mid Reno Roasts: Old Sessions House, Knutsford
As much as I'm trying to still cook fab meals with an oven in the office, a fridge in a ripped out room and one sink in a far away bedroom, as the weekend loomed and the weather started to turn, both of us just fancied a soothing meal cooked by someone else, served by... Continue Reading →