Get Baked, the bakery behind the viral, sell-out Bruce Bogtrotter-inspired chocolate cakes, has just announced a big change in its plans to open in Manchester.
The internet’s favourite sweet treat supplier has ‘changed its mind’ about the original site it had chosen in the city (we did wonder what the delay from May had been…)
Get Baked was set to open on Peter Street, in the weird pointy glass bit attached to Impossible.
But now it’s switched up the plans and is instead ready to take over a spot on Stevenson Square, right in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
In an update shared online today, Get Baked confirmed that the new spot will be a dine-in spot as well as a store for its bakery, where you can have coffee, pie, and a slice of its legendary 24-layer chocolate cake.
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The cake used to be known as Bruce, named after the Matilda character, but has recently rebranded to Bertha with a slightly adjusted recipe.
In Get Baked’s statement, they said that their first Manchester location looks set to open in November.
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They wrote: “People of Manchester. You might remember some time ago I announced that we were opening a store in your city. You definitely do remember, because it’s all anyone ever asks about.
“Well, the reason for the delay is that I changed my mind on the site, so we’re going here instead.
“It’s in Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter.
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Get Baked has shared an update on its plans to open in Manchester. Credit: Get BakedGet Baked will be opening on Stevenson Square in November. Credit: Get Baked
“You’ll be able to eat-in and enjoy some pie and a coffee. Maybe even a slice of Bertha on a big fuck-off plate?
“It’s just so wonderful — you’d be forgiven for being unable to breathe at this point due to an overwhelming feeling of joy.
“Also, I’d like to apologise to @manchestereveningnews who did a story about the opening and now it’s all meaningless because it’s the wrong location — please do get in touch and I’ll fill you right in.
“Hopefully opening in November. GB”
We’ll be eagerly following along for updates (and getting hungry) on Get Baked’s Instagram page.
Beloved Manchester Italian restaurant unveils big refurb
Thomas Melia
Much-loved Italian restaurant Italiana Fifty-Five has just unveiled a beautiful refurbishment at one of its Manchester sites, along with a new menu of fresh, handmade pasta.
Gone is the famous yellow colour palette of this Italian eatery as they swap in a sophisticated and regal turquoise blue at their Liverpool Road restaurant.
This establishment is known for its impressive shop-window pasta making stations where you can see your food prepared live in-store and while walking past outside the venue.
They’re continuing their foodie legacy serving carby creations, like a flaming cheese wheel pasta where staff blowtorch the cheese to ensure it’s as melty as possible.
One of the biggest menu highlights at Italiana Fifty-Five is the cappellacci, which comes in two equally gorgeous forms and much like its English translation, emulates tiny hats.
These cute little plates come in two delicious stuffed pairings – the burrata, combined with a tangy tomato and beef filling, and a salmon with cream sauce and fresh lemon for a match made in heaven.
Beloved Manchester Italian restaurant Italiana Fifty-Five unveils big refurb. Credit: The Manc GroupInside Italiana Fifty-Five as it unveils a new look on Liverpool Road. Credit: The Manc Group
How can you think of anything more ideal than a table full of hearty and home-comforting meals than one that also features an array of beautiful sides?
Usual delights like the burrata on a bed of rocket, tomato and finished off with a balsamic vinegar glaze area great addition to your already faultless food.
Cheesy garlic pizza bread is quintessential when dining in an Italian restaurant, and Italiana 55’s lovely flavour-packed favourite is a go-to when ordering here.
The Liverpool Road restaurant also has a tonnata pizza which uses toppings that are an exact ingredient breakdown of the Mediterranean sauce, which it shares its name with.
In photos: Italiana Fifty-Five has undergone a refurb. Credit: The Manc Group
What better way to wolf down some incredible Italian feasts than with some perfectly paired alcoholic offerings like the classic Aperol spritz, trusted espresso martinis and a selection of fine wines.
Their menu is staying as tasty as ever with their delicious pizzas and pastas, with the new fresh pasta menu available at their restaurants on Liverpool Road and in Didsbury.
Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap
Daisy Jackson
Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.
The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.
The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.
More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.
And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.
In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.
“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.
“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”
The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.
Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.
With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrongHuge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage
Daisy Jackson -
4th September 2024 
