Robert Hamilton, Author at Northern Soul

‘umami and hygge’ Sticks’n’Sushi, Manchester

Blink and there’s another new restaurant. Manchester’s freshly acquired status as the fastest...

Posted by Robert Hamilton | Dec 16, 2025 | Hotels, Taste

It had been quite a week. Due to a broken pipe in the flat above, our apartment was flooded and we...

There’s a new kid on the block. The meteoric rise of Skof has been a phenomenon in itself. Opened...

Living in Manchester city centre affords glimpses into the habits of modern Britain. On my daily...

Posted by Robert Hamilton | Aug 3, 2025 | Arts, Theatre

It’s July 2025, the hottest day of the year, and I’m clearing out my desk in the OperaWatch office...