Even in the rain, Edinburgh doesn't lose its magic. We were gifted on our last evening with a grey, drizzly reception, but dampen our spirits it did not. Instead we donned our umbrellas and strolled through the rainy streets, skating over the slick pavements, not caring that the humidity effect on our hair was reaching … Continue reading Scran and Scallie
Sometimes I play this game in my head, where if I could erase one entire boxset from my brain, just so I could rewatch it all again with the same glorious feelings of anticipation and excitement, what would I pick? Each and every time, it would be "Lost". If I was trying to be a … Continue reading Kala
There is no such thing as too many pizza places. Sure, none of us are exactly crying out for a new pizza innovation, the guys we already got - they do a pretty good job in keeping us satisfied when it comes to slices. But when there's a new kid on the block, you simply … Continue reading Civerinos
Some foods you'll wait a lifetime to eat. That's exactly how I felt about meltmongers. Coming across their page on Instagram a few years ago, their delicious melts had solidified a place in my heart. Alas with a distance of over 200 miles between us, my only chance to experience the passionate encounter I had … Continue reading meltmongers
"Kebabs Worth Sitting Down For" - the claim that Bab lives by, and when they say sit, they don't mean on the curb adjacent to the midnight taxi rank. Found tucked away on Little Lever Street of the NQ, Bab's servings are a far cry from the 'babs you'll see in the clutched hands of Manchester's … Continue reading Bab
There's lots that I'm less than useless at. Executing a joke in the right order, contouring (I just don't get it), not mouthing the lyrics to songs I listen to while in the gym, geography; but the one thing which pales these endeavours in comparison, is my inability to follow a recipe. Don't get me … Continue reading Simple Salmon En Croute
If I wasn't so painfully...not-Italian, I would bet my life, that I had, honest to god, Sicilian crossed with Napolitano, juicy marinara running through my veins. I love everything about Italy, the culture, the language, the passion, the urgency of conversation, the food, THE FOOD! I've been engaged in a love affair with Italian food my … Continue reading Tre Ciccio
This morning, as I lay in bed listening to George Michael, scanning the virtual newspaper for any worthy stories I might have missed the week previous, I came across an article which shook me to my core; "Why Women Should Be Freezing Their Eggs at 28". I felt my jaw drop open; not only because … Continue reading Sunny Side Up
"I fancy a date night," my friend Lexi said to me one afternoon. "Leave it with me babes," I replied, having taken to using the endearment "babes" after hearing Jessie Ware use it as generously as her portion sizes. One of my biggest thrills in life is taking my friends to restaurants I know they'll … Continue reading Canto
I have a secret. A secret sushi restaurant I've been keeping from you for months, for no better reason than to want to selfishly keep it all to myself for a mere precious moment. I didn't mean for it to happen, but sometimes it's just so swell thinking the tiny, "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" hole in the wall is … Continue reading Ring Sushi Bar
I find great joy in helping people find good food; a frisson for every time someone asks me to recommend somewhere and an uncontrollable urge to run my motormouth whenever I eat something I feel everyone should indulge themselves in. I've hit somewhat of a wall in my creative writing as of late - this … Continue reading My Top 10 “Would Recommend to a Friend”
What do you get when you take a popular food stall and place it against the backdrop of Manchester's notorious hipsterhood? Well, go on a Friday and you'll get a queue around the block- but, time it right mid-week, and you can avoid the scrum and Nuoc mia-induced fights for a table and enjoy a dignified … Continue reading Viet Shack
