Author: Robert Hamilton
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.
Read the full story..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.
Read the full story..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.
Read the full story..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.
Read the full story..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.
Read the full story..Review: Aida, Opera North, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Of all the iconic Italian operas, I had yet to see Verdi’s Aida.
Read the full story..Opera Review: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci, City of Manchester Opera, Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
For some reason, May 23 stuck in my mind. It was an important day, but I couldn’t remember why. At my age, this happens with frightening regularity.
Read the full story..Food Review: Canto, Ancoats, Manchester
Some years back I spent a weekend at a farm outside Lisbon. It was run by Maria, a widow in her 60s, with the strength of a bull and the wit of a fox.
Read the full story..Food Review: Lunya, Barton Arcade, Manchester
It is one of my good fortunes to visit Barcelona twice a year, something I have done since 2011. I almost feel like a returning resident.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
- “Red wine is about depth of flavour, tannins, feel and weight in the mouth.”
- “People are a lot more aware of local businesses.” The founders of Roastea talk to Northern Soul
- “We have a basket that’s 4,000 years old, but looks like you can buy it in B&Q.” Campbell Price, Egyptologist and curator at Manchester Museum
- “It’s given us the time to sit down and realise where we want to go with our music.” The Orielles chat to Northern Soul
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