Popular Manchester restaurant Six by Nico has revealed its newest menu theme and it is one of the group’s most indulgent yet.
Inspired by the notion of ‘guilty pleasures’, Chef Nico Simeone has devised a new six-course tasting menu that celebrates some of our all-time favourite comfort foods and invites us to, in his own words, “take a trip down a delicious, greasy memory lane.”
New dishes span the likes of spaghetti bolognese, fried chicken, Nutella waffles and kebabs – albeit probably not served up quite as you might enjoy them at home.
Further dishes feature fun names like ‘Straight from the Can’ and ‘Fish Supper 2.0’, with Chef Nico putting a clever spin on things as always.
From a spaghetti bolognese made with pork and octopus, fregula sarda (a type of pea-sized pasta from Sardinia) and a pecorino foam, to lamb kebabs comprised of spiced suckling belly, pickled white cabbage, rose harissa emulsion and a cucumber chutney, expect to see your home favourites elevated to a whole new level.
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Chef Nico’s Fried Chicken and Waffles combines chicken with his own ‘NFC’ crumb, leg roulade, barbecued corn, Hen Of The Woods and a black garlic emulsion / Image: Six By Nico
Case and point: the whimsically named ‘Straight from the Can’ will actually be anything but, coming out as a delicately composed plate of tuna ceviche, pickled watermelon, Tokyo turnip, bonito flakes, dashi jelly and avocado puree.
Elsewhere on the menu, a traditional fish supper is given a fine dining lift with capers, raisins and caramelised cauliflower joining Scrabster cod and curry sauce; whilst Nico’s take on KFC (NFC) combines chicken with his own ‘NFC’ crumb, leg roulade, barbecued corn, Hen Of The Woods and a black garlic emulsion.
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Finishing on a sweet note, household favourite Nutella seems set to make an appearance in the final plate which combines chocolate and praline cremeux with sour cherry stroopwafel and creme fraiche.
The final plate combines chocolate and praline cremeux with sour cherry stroopwafel and creme fraiche / Image: Six By Nico
Speaking on the new menu, chef Nico said: “One of life’s greatest pleasures is eating wonderful food, and with Guilty Pleasures, we invite our customers to take a trip down a delicious, greasy memory lane.
“Our new six-course menu is packed with food that we all secretly love, from ‘junk food’ favourites and hangover cures that we can’t live without to comforting foods that we feel ashamed to eat.
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“Its pure indulgence at its best one mouthful after the other”.
Available from Monday 20th September – Sunday 31st October 2021, there is also a vegetarian version of the Guilty Pleasure menu available on request.
Priced at £32 per person, with a paired wine flight costing an additional £26, reservations are open now for the new menu Monday through Sunday from midday.
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Man arrested in relation to series of ‘aggravated’ burglaries in Oldham following urgent police appeal
Emily Sergeant
A man has been arrested in relation to a series of ‘aggravated’ burglaries in Oldham following an urgent police appeal last week.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that, between January and March of this year, there had been four linked incidents, as well as a further incident in October, where victims had been targeted in a similar way – with the suspect attempting to or gaining entry to their property, before demanding they hand over bank cards and pin codes.
And now, following a police appeal last week, the suspect – a man in his 30s – has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, and he remains in custody for questioning.
Following the arrest of the man, who has not been named, police identified a potential further victim.
The incident involving this victim is believed to have occurred between Wednesday 4 November and Saturday 7 November at an address on Whitstable Close in the Chadderton area of Oldham, and during a search of the property, officers sadly found a deceased man in his 70s.
His death is currently being treated as ‘suspicious’, and the same man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary has been further arrested on suspicion of murder.
The victim’s next-of-kin have been informed, and they are being supported by police.
Following the arrests, Detective Superintendent Amber Waywell commented: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the gentleman who has sadly died and with his family and loved ones at what will be an incredibly difficult and distressing time.
“This remains a complex and developing investigation, and we are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death.
“I would like to thank the outstanding work of our detectives, who have shown real determination and persistence throughout this investigation.
“We are also extremely grateful to everyone who came forward following our media appeals.”
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Exciting new CGIs released of £500m Therme Manchester wellness resort as construction continues
Emily Sergeant
As construction continues on Manchester’s massive wellness resort, some new CGIs have now been released.
In case you need bringing up to speed, construction of the £500 million Therme Manchester wellness resort officially began last September after several years of planning, and now developers have released some exciting new CGIs – with an update on how construction is going, as a new milestone has been reached this week.
Set to open to the public in 2029, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world.
Visitors can expect to make the most of a 10 pools – both lagoon and wave pools included – thermal bathing, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, 18 water slides, affordably-priced luxury spa therapies, and health and fitness experiences.
Exciting new CGIs released of Therme Manchester have been released / Credit: Supplied
At the heart of Therme Manchester will be three distinct zones, each offering a different way to spend time at the resort.
Play will bring together water-based fun and attractions for families and visitors of all ages, and Restore will focus on thermal bathing and restorative experiences designed to help visitors unwind, while Relax will offer spaces for relaxation and wellbeing.
The latest CGIs showcase the design as it develops – including the resort’s extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, and its 53,000sq ft wellbeing garden.
Construction is still underway on the £500m wellness resort / Credit: Supplied
The plans also feature a new public plaza designed to strengthen connections between the resort and the Bridgewater Canal.
Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We have taken the opportunity to refine the design, improve how traffic and parking are managed and create a more welcoming environment for everyone arriving at the resort.
“We are creating an even better experience for visitors while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.”
Georgina Pellant -
7th September 2021 
