Media thread 2022/23

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Behave!
JD Wetherspoon’s ”pint and burger” not to be sniffed at.

There again best not sniff it, or eat it come to think of it!

True enough. I hope she doesn't try the food at the Etihad!

 

[Mid Wales blue]

Looks like a young Paul Dickov on the right.

Stood next to David Silva.

 

[M18CTID]

If you can't find something decent to eat in Manchester City Centre nowadays you just aren't looking in the right places to be fair, much much better than any other Northern City

Agreed. Plenty of great places to eat in and around Manchester. Loads of variety and good food suitable for all budgets. I think anyone saying otherwise either doesn't tend to get out much or is stuck in the 1980s!

 

[PPT]

She's Italian, bud.

She's also correct the emphasis in Manchester is towards serving alcohol and the food quality comes second.

Quality restaurants aren't here in droves because we don't have a lunch scene, as opposed to London.

That's not a criticism, just the reality.

I guess it's what you define as 'Quality Restaurants'. Agreed Michelin starred eateries are thin on the ground if you like that kind of thing (not for me) but to say they are no (or very few) decent restaurants in Manchester these days is just incorrect in my opinion. It was a dearth for a lot of years that much is for sure, but in recent years it's come on leaps and bounds. Bologna Manchester ain't and never will be. But if you can't find a few decent places to eat you aren't really looking to hard.

 

[Thenumber1blue]

Not directed at you mate, but sometimes when I hear this, I get the impression there’s an element of snobbery and of someone trying to be edgy, because it’s almost become expected of them to say it, when imo it’s far from the truth.

Agree

 

[HelloCity]

And she's right.

The food here is shite and always has been.

An embarrassment for such a big city.

Some absolutely brilliant restaurants out there.

Hawksmoor
Dishoom
Fazenda
El Gato Negro
Tast
Sweet Manderin
Tatuu
Rudy’s Pizza
Dimitris

Take note people. I eat out a lot and these places are as good as I’ve been to anywhere :)

 

[mat]

She's obviously not tastes the chicken ding at The Piccadilly.


Instant panty dropped that...*









*Running to the bogs before you have an accident.

 

[HelloCity]

I guess it's what you define as 'Quality Restaurants'. Agreed Michelin starred eateries are thin on the ground if you like that kind of thing (not for me) but to say they are no (or very few) decent restaurants in Manchester these days is just incorrect in my opinion. It was a dearth for a lot of years that much is for sure, but in recent years it's come on leaps and bounds. Bologna Manchester ain't and never will be. But if you can't find a few decent places to eat you aren't really looking to hard.

Some people still think it’s 2005. So many amazing places to eat now in Manchester. Truth is, most people just don’t know about them or where to look. They’re looking out for a Michelin star like you say instead of looking out for great food.

 

[northendenton]

Desperate times…

They will be telling us next her signature dish is a big pot of scouse lol

 

[crystal_mais]

Failsworth is Sul Lago, Daisy Nook, very good food and lovely staff.

Great food - lovely place. Saw Brian Kidd in there when i was last there a few months ago

 

[KS55]

Not directed at you mate, but sometimes when I hear this, I get the impression there’s an element of snobbery and of someone trying to be edgy, because it’s almost become expected of them to say it, when imo it’s far from the truth.

But it is true that M/cr should have a raft of top restaurants and has not done so since 1930s.

 

[andyhinch]

Some absolutely brilliant restaurants out there.

Hawksmoor
Dishoom
Fazenda
El Gato Negro
Tast
Sweet Manderin
Tatuu
Rudy’s Pizza
Dimitris

Take note people. I eat out a lot and these places are as good as I’ve been to anywhere :)

I’d add Don Marco and St Urchin there’s a few other’s that spring to mind, saying that Newcastle pisses on Manchester when it comes to eating out.

 

[cheekybids]

She's Italian, bud.

She's also correct the emphasis in Manchester is towards serving alcohol and the food quality comes second.

Quality restaurants aren't here in droves because we don't have a lunch scene, as opposed to London.

That's not a criticism, just the reality.

The lunch time scene normally means the tab is being picked up by the firm. That always makes the food taste better ;)

 

[HelloCity]

But it is true that M/cr should have a raft of top restaurants and has not done so since 1930s.

How many have you been to from my list?

 

[KS55]

Any crumb of comfort for sections of the media has been wiped away,Haaland has been here 2 mins and instead of enjoying his goals and him playing in the premier league..they immediately are asking after a match does he have a release clause for Real Madrid,I know it’s a tired cliché but would they be asking the same of the rags or red scousers if he was playing for them we all know the answer..

That rumour has come from Spain. Real’s first salvo in a long campaign to unsettle our man.

 

[Gazza]

Stood next to David Silva.

and KDB?

 

[manimanc]

Yep, then down to This n' That or Abduls.

This n That next to Turks Head?

 

[Phil1]

Get yourselves on the Manchesters Finest site. I watch videos all the time of them reviewing independent restaurants in and around Manchester and there’s some proper hidden gems that are on my list next time I’m over.
You don’t have to stay within the City centre to find some great looking places.
Always makes me chuckle when people bemoan about the standard of food in that neck of the woods. Seems some just don’t bother looking too hard to find quality.

 

[CityFan1970]

BT Sport highlights are No. 1 on YouTube.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Some great restaurants in and around Manchester. Shame about some of the clientele.