● / Latest Reviews

2020 03 12 Old Stamp House Ambleside Interior

‘Detail Michelin inspectors love’ – Old Stamp House, Ambleside, reviewed

Ruth Allan heads north for some Cumbrian fare worth its Star

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‘Pure, slow-cooked tenderness’ – William's Sicilian, Northern Quarter, reviewed

Ruth Allan discovers sunshine on a plate at this tiny Sicilian specialist

● / Bars

‘Diversity is the menu’s perversity’ – Victors, Alderley Edge, reviewed

Now Neighbourhood Spinningfields has closed, Ruth Allan checks out its suburban outpost

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‘A strong mezze game’ - Samir, Stretford, reviewed

Ruth Allan on a new Syrian venture worth the trip

● / New Openings

2019 03 18 Wowyauchow Review Screen Shot 2019 03 18 At 15 31 13

'There'll be Wows everywhere before you know it' - WowYauChow, Altrincham, reviewed

Ruth Allan fights her own children for a bite at Alty's new British-Chinese restaurant

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2019 02 13 Lilys Review Screen Shot 2019 02 13 At 20 54 53

'Even Dishoom and Bundobust don’t come close' - Lily's, Ashton-under-Lyne, reviewed

They've (finally) got a new, bigger and better space across the road. And it's as...

● / New Openings

2019 01 17 33 Oldham Street Reviewed Screen Shot 2019 01 17 At 12 01 28

‘A cool new NQ spot - so where is everyone?’ - 33 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, reviewed

Ruth Allan thinks there's plenty to enjoy... if you don't mind your own company

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‘On my second visit, the kitchen turns rogue’ - Allotment Vegan, Lloyd Street, reviewed

Ruth Allan wonders whether this new city centre plant powered place might have run out...

● / Pubs

‘Pleasure, comfort and enjoyment over pretension’ - The Cartford Inn, Preston, reviewed

Ruth Allan tucks into pan-fried ray nobs and brain-looking dumplings in this quirky country pub

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'This is a genuine one off' - Jandol, Levenshulme, reviewed

Ruth Allan picks her way through the best of this eccentric Lebanese restaurant

● / Street food

2018 10 13 Angkor Soul Review Angkor Soul Aug18 Ext2

'A refreshing lack of pretension' - Angkor Soul, Altrincham, reviewed

Ruth Allan enjoys homely Asian cooking in her imaginary Cambodian auntie’s house

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2018 07 12 Sardus Cucina Sardus Jul 18 Sardinian Sausage 2

'Does every dish really need a back story?' - Sardus Cucina, Altrincham, reviewed

Ruth Allan enjoys a comforting, polished treat... by Bem Brasil?

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Ruth Allan

‘Detail Michelin inspectors love’ – Old Stamp House, Ambleside, reviewed

‘Pure, slow-cooked tenderness’ – William's Sicilian, Northern Quarter, reviewed

‘Diversity is the menu’s perversity’ – Victors, Alderley Edge, reviewed

‘A strong mezze game’ - Samir, Stretford, reviewed

'There'll be Wows everywhere before you know it' - WowYauChow, Altrincham, reviewed

'Even Dishoom and Bundobust don’t come close' - Lily's, Ashton-under-Lyne, reviewed

‘A cool new NQ spot - so where is everyone?’ - 33 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, reviewed

‘On my second visit, the kitchen turns rogue’ - Allotment Vegan, Lloyd Street, reviewed

‘Pleasure, comfort and enjoyment over pretension’ - The Cartford Inn, Preston, reviewed

'This is a genuine one off' - Jandol, Levenshulme, reviewed

'A refreshing lack of pretension' - Angkor Soul, Altrincham, reviewed

'Does every dish really need a back story?' - Sardus Cucina, Altrincham, reviewed