Author: Robert Hamilton
Hamiltonic: Defiance Distillery, Woodend Mill, Oldham
As a professional drinker and gin correspondent, I do not drive.
Review: Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2019 launch, Bistrotheque
On my way to the launch of Manchester’s 22nd Food & Drink Festival, I ponder whether Manchester could become the Lyon of the North.
Food and Drink Review: Three Little Words, Manchester
There was a time when Watson Street was the preserve of garages and mechanics, a through road for MOTs and traffic avoiding the gridlock on Deansgate.
Hamiltonic: Bolton Gin and Rum Festival
Sunday was the day of rest, according to biblical doctrine.
Food Review: Patisserie Valerie, Albion Street, Leeds
This is a bit of a nostalgic trip for me. In the late 70s I studied Fine Art at Leeds Polytechnic when art schools were still the ‘sandboxes of the disaffected’.
Review: Tao of Glass, Manchester International Festival, Royal Exchange
Well, it’s over for another two years. No, not the Tory Party leadership contest, I mean the Manchester International Festival.
Food Review: Hawksmoor, Deansgate, Manchester
According to my records (random scraps of paper in a Clarks shoebox) it has been some months since I broke bread with Helen, esteemed editor of Northern Soul.
Andiamo! Festa Italiana is coming to Manchester
I remember my first encounter with Italian culture well. It was in a fish and chip shop on Dalry Road in Edinburgh.
Food Review: Tampopo, Albert Square, Manchester
I had been forewarned that my esteemed Editor and sometime luncheon companion was on Scout duty, the Brunette was two-timing me with another lunch date and the Blonde was at work, so it was to be dining solo.
Hamiltonic: Monkey 47 Gin, Bill’s Restaurant, Leeds
Every time I pull into Leeds Station I look out for the three Italian towers. Over the years they have become increasingly hard to spot among the plain, anonymous new-builds along the Leeds Liverpool Canal, and I suspect they will be lost forever one day.
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/the-2018-awards/the-2018-winners/
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The Northern Soul Poll
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