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Food And DrinkNew in Food: Chop House, Baffo and more
Our latest round-up of new bars and cafes across Scotland features a private investigator-inspired cocktail bar, a new home for Glasgow street food, and the glorious return of Edinburgh's favourite bao Read more »| 23 Aug 2016 -
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Manchester's Pilcrow pub announces launch date
Cloudwater Brew Co. and the team behind Common have announced the opening date for The Pilcrow – Sadler's Yard's new pub 'for the people, by the people' Read more »| 19 Aug 2016 -
Food And DrinkMoney to burn? Not in Salford
As a new bar opens in Salford offering a cocktail finished with a flaming £20 note, our writer considers the history of burning money and the symbolism... Read more »| 16 Aug 2016 -
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New in Food: Foundry 39, Horn Please & more
Our latest guide to new restaurants, cafes and bars in Edinburgh and Glasgow features exciting modern Indian dining, burgers and pizza together at last and a second site for everyone's favourite lady bakers, Twelve Triangles Read more »| 05 Aug 2016 -
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Phagomania: The Art of the Cheese Pull
We look at the wild world of melted cheese, from the science of selling the stuff to the magic of a rainbow toastie Read more »| 05 Aug 2016 -
IntersectionsHow to be Single: The Story of My Dating Hiatus
There's a lot to be learned from self-imposed singleness, as Chloë Maughan learned when she abstained from romantic interactions for a whole year Read more »| 04 Aug 2016
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FashionLocal Heroes celebrate Scottish design
Looking for a brief introduction to contemporary Scottish design? Local Heroes are here with a range of original souvenirs Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
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New in Food: The Refuge, Squid Ink & more
The Ancoats regeneration continues in Manchester with Squid Ink and Cha-ology, while Unabombers' new bar The Refuge inches closer towards lift-off. Elsewhere... Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
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Scottish Food News – August 2016
As everyone and their dog heads to Edinburgh, we focus on the western end of the M8 in this month's Food News. Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Why I won't be visiting Manchester's cat cafe
Manchester's first cat cafe opens this weekend, but one writer won't be visiting. Here's why... Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Best Sunday Roasts in Manchester
Ah, the mighty Sunday roast. When it comes to great British innovations, it's up there with Shakespeare, penicillin and the internet. Listen to the call of your stomach this coming sabbath and seek out one of these great Sunday roast purveyors Read more »| 25 Jul 2016 -
Tech
Heart of the Matter: Alex Preston on Hyper Light Drifter
After a phenomenal Kickstarter appeal, Alex Preston of Heart Machine has been putting everything into his first game, Hyper Light Drifter. Ahead of its relea... Read more »| 22 Jul 2016 -
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Summer food and drink events in Liverpool
Our guide to the best food and drink events on Merseyside this summer, including Liverpool Whisky Festival and the ever reliable Liverpool Food and Drink Fes... Read more »| 22 Jul 2016 -
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Summer food and drink events in Leeds & Yorkshire
Our guide to the best food and drink events in Leeds and Yorkshire this summer, including festivals galore and an all-day party at one of our favourite brewe... Read more »| 22 Jul 2016 -
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Making Pizza at Home with Rudy's Neapolitan
Want to make delicious pizza at home? You do? Excellent! Jim Morgan of the all-conquering Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza in Manchester shares some tricks of the tra... Read more »| 21 Jul 2016