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Fruity way to beat the booze

IF you’re struggling with the hangover to end all hangovers, and promise fervently “never to drink again”, you might welcome Coca-Cola non-alcoholic cocktails. Read

Formula for a dining out success

We almost walked out of a restaurant that had advertised “a warm welcome for all our customers” when we were met at the door by an unsmiling and stubbornly-silent waiter. Read

A right Royalist feast of a welcome

We had to agree, with many a “mmmmm” for the warm chocolate and marmalade fondant and vanilla ice-cream and also the pear tart tatin with cinnamon ice-cream Read

I live for my job – and it gives me a real buzz!

Tell us about yourself I’m Paul Cookson , director and chef, Dinnerstone Restaurant, The Square, 96, High Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth. Read

Spice appeal

THE Spice of Bengal is one of the best curry houses in the area but the question is, does it cut it as a takeaway? Definitely. Read

Review: 41 Kirkgate

LADIES who lunch enjoy a bit of flattery and attention from charming waiters with equally charming foreign accents. Read

Put fizz not fat into drinks

WHAT’S the most common unwanted present of the season? Answer: A larger waist measurement. Read

A curried treat in Takeaway Town

WESTBOURNE Road has become Takeaway Town. It’s not yet Curry Mile – Manchester's legendary/notorious (delete as applicable) Oxford Road which bristles with brightly coloured Indian restaurants. But there’s still plenty of choice for the hungry soul who can’t be bothered cooking. A similar breed of cheap and cheerful takeouts lines the A640 and Shaban’s is one such establishment. Read

Less really is more

ON the recommendation of Andrew “Chunky Chips” Baldwin, I dined at the Riverhead Dining Room, Marsden. Read

A true flavour of Italian fare

A true flavour of Italian fare

ITALIANS are people renowned for being passionate about food. Read

Reader review: Hey Green, Marsden

I RECENTLY celebrated a (small) milestone birthday and, following your excellent review in July, I decided to have a family meal at the Hey Green, Marsden. Read

Super food and real ale

Super food and real ale

CONTEMPORARY cuisine combines with a real ale ambience at this pub restaurant on the edge of the Pennines. Read

Comfort food is round the corner

THIS family-run fish and chip shop used to be on one of the main streets in Brighouse town centre, facing Thornton Square. Read

Try Tarrango as you tuck into the goose!

BROWN Brothers Tarrango could be a perfect accompaniment to goose this Christmas. This is a delicate, light-bodied red wine that should be served slightly chilled. Read

Back to the Mac, and it’s well worth a visit

Back to the Mac, and it’s well worth a visit

THE image of McDonald’s has changed somewhat in recent years. Read

For ladies who lunch. . .

For ladies who lunch. . .

IF YOU have the time then lunching out is a great way to sample what a restaurant has to offer – at a bargain cover price. Read

Knowing your onions may help you remember things

Onions have been identified by new research as having a key role in the battle against diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. ANDREW BALDWIN reports Read

Big change, big helpings

Big change, big helpings

WE didn’t like the Armytage Arms that much on our previous visit and made no bones about it in the review. Read

Espresso service with lots of style

THE great British love of a lunchtime sarnie continues unabated. They’re quick, they’re easy and we’re buying increasing amounts of them. Read

A sense of adventure

YOU certainly need a sense of adventure to go on an evening out with us ... Read

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