Articles relating to: Robert Hamilton
Food Review: Luciano by Gino D’Acampo, Alderley Edge
As I travelled to Cheshire’s Alderley Edge to sample the new spring menu at Luciano by Gino D’Acampo, my mind turned to Valentina Harris.
Read the full story..Opera Review: Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi, Opera North, The Lowry, Salford
We are living in strange times. For the first time in more than 40 years of opera-going, I was about to hear a national anthem.
Read the full story..Opera Review: The Wind, Erland Cooper and the Chorus of Opera North, RNCM, Manchester
Eschewing my usual Friday night supping gin with pals at Manchester’s HOME, I strolled down Oxford Road to the Royal Northern College of Music for an evening of culture and wine.
Read the full story..Food Review: District, Oldham Street, Manchester
When I booked my tasting menu at Manchester’s District, its website informed me that Discovery (£50 a head) encapsulated ‘a new life in the off-world colonies’ and ‘a new chance in a golden land of opportunity and adventure’.
Read the full story..Food Review: Supper Club, Butcher’s Quarter, Manchester
During the first lockdown, when the great and the good were allegedly being ambushed by cakes, I contented myself with a weekly bike ride to the Northern Quarter and Ancoats in Manchester.
Read the full story..Opera Review: Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss / The Medium by Gian Carlo Menotti, Royal Northern College of Music
It was a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon as The Blonde and I walked down Oxford Road towards the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) to attend its reopening to the public.
Read the full story..Review: Polish Wine Tasting, The Spärrows, Manchester
Everyone I mentioned this event to reacted with the same quizzical raised eyebrow. “Polish wines?” “Yes,” I said. “Polish wines”.
Read the full story..Food Review: 10 Tib Lane, Manchester
There is a great moment in The Wizard of Oz when, as it starts to snow, the Cowardly Lion remarks: “Unusual weather we’re having, ain’t it?”
Read the full story..Review: Sipsmith Tasting, Mecanica, Manchester
It’s been a while since I posted as Hamiltonic. I kind of went into retirement over lockdown and confined myself to drinking only Aldi gin.
Read the full story..Festive Menu Review: Piccolino, Manchester
Christmas seems to start earlier every year, or so they say.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
Is your organisation interested in supporting quality journalism about culture, life and enterprise in the North of England?
For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact Northern Soul’s Founder and Editor Helen Hugent at helennugent@northernsoul.me.uk.
Sign up for Northern Soul newsletter
The Northern Soul Poll

Recent Tweets for @Northern_Soul_
"They smiled and bottles clinked. And that was how I got to hang out with The Eagles." Music review: The Eagles, Anfield, Liverpool northernsoul.me.uk/music-revi… pic.twitter.com/C1xmPVu8BW
A very happy birthday to Northern Soul favourite and Manchester legend Clint Boon, who is 63 today. @therealboon pic.twitter.com/GPA1sSBJuG
Spotted in Manchester's Northern Quarter. (photo by RM) pic.twitter.com/FcFSbbvtZ9
#GinnelWatch #ShowUsYourGinnels South Queensferry ginnel by Helen N pic.twitter.com/QT8Y8SIKKV
Meet Northern Soul's man about town...Hamiltonic. Keep your eyes peeled for posts and videos from Hamiltonic including foodie goodness and delectable drinks. #Hamiltonic #NorthernSoul @heribo1954 pic.twitter.com/vskSzHFKWo