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A Karen’s Diner, where rudeness is encouraged, is opening in Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 18th March 2022

A deliberately rude American-style diner is heading to Greater Manchester, encouraging customers to go ‘full Karen’.

Karen’s Diner, a concept that launched in Australia, is staffed by rude waiters and promises terrible customer service.

The interactive restaurant concept urges its customers to ‘complain until the cows come home because we literally don’t care’.

Bookings for the diner are open now ahead of its launch later this spring.

The name Karen has become a slang term for a person who is unnecessarily unreasonable and demanding.

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And while it’s been a rough few years for anyone who was born as an actual Karen, Karen’s Diner is hoping to soften the blow by offering a free drink to all Karens.

Their website says: “Our staff are rude, our manners are non existent and we’re the perfect place for Karens everywhere to vent their anger and dismay at the world.

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“Come on, ask for the manager…WE DARE YOU.”

The cathartic experience, where you can leave your Ps and Qs at the door, does also serve ‘some pretty badass burgers and some spicy AF wings’.

The menu includes burgers like ‘The I Want to See the Manager Karen’ (two beef patties loaded with cheese, bacon, pickles and BBQ mustard sauce) and ‘Karen’s Got Real Beef’ (slow-cooked BBQ beef brisket, bacon and coleslaw).

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The Vegan Karen includes a plant-based patty and vegan cheese, while the Oktoberfest Karen has a plant-based schnitzel inside.

Karen’s Bits on the Side feature beef brisket fries, sweet potato wedges, and onion rings.

The concept has already opened in Sheffield but will be heading to Prestwich in May.

You can make a reservation at Karen’s Diner through OpenTable now.

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Plans to turn Stockport pyramid into Indian restaurant take MAJOR step forward

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Royal Nawaab will turn Stockport pyramid into a curry house. Credit: Supplied

The vision for Stockport pyramid’s new life as an Indian restaurant and banquet hall has taken a big step forward today – and we finally have CGIs to help bring it all to life.

Royal Nawaab has now been granted planning permission to convert the landmark building into a luxurious restaurant and banquet hall, set to open early next year.

Royal Nawaab has a couple of restaurants in London and is now setting its sights on the north, aiming to create its ‘biggest and most luxurious destination to date’.

The epic project will be geared up to host parties, banquets and huge events.

There are lavish refurbishment plans for the former office building, which looms over the M60.

When it opens, there’ll be a 350-capacity restaurant on the ground floor, plus three premium banquet facilities ranging between 150 and 700 covers.

News of Royal Nawaab’s takeover of the Stockport Pyramid broke last year and the curry house was initially tipped for a 2024 opening, but it seemed like things had stalled until this major step forward.

CGIs shared today show that the Stockport Pyramid will be transformed with luxury details like gold ceilings, marble floors and chandeliers.

Royal Nawaab will turn Stockport pyramid into a curry house. Credit: Supplied
Royal Nawaab will turn Stockport pyramid into an Indian restaurant and banquet hall. Credit: Supplied

Mahboob Hussain of Royal Nawaab said: “Living close to Stockport, the Pyramid has always been an iconic symbol of the town for me. It is unique and we are thrilled to be bringing Royal Nawaab Manchester.

“This is definitely not ‘a curry house’. Royal Nawaab will be a destination and will attract visitors from across the UK and beyond to experience the best cuisine in the most stunning of settings.

“The attention to detail is incredible, and I personally have been involved in the plans throughout. It is a dream come true, and I know that anyone that visits will be in awe.”

Cllr Colin Macalister, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council, said: “We’re thrilled to see the iconic Stockport Pyramid brought back to life with the fantastic Royal Nawaab joining our community! It’s an exciting addition to Stockport’s vibrant food and drink scene, all within one of our town’s most prominent landmarks.

A glimpse inside Royal Nawaab Indian restaurant at Stockport pyramid. Credit: Supplied
A glimpse inside Royal Nawaab Indian restaurant at Stockport pyramid. Credit: Supplied
Royal Nawaab will totally transform the landmark building into a luxury restaurant and banquet hall. Credit: Supplied
Royal Nawaab will totally transform the landmark building into a luxury restaurant and banquet hall. Credit: Supplied

“Bringing 150 new jobs and working with local suppliers, Royal Nawaab’s arrival is a strong vote of confidence in Stockport’s future as our £1 billion town centre regeneration continues to take shape. We can’t wait to see the Pyramid open its doors again and warmly welcome Royal Nawaab to Stockport.”

Fozia Alharby of Eamar Developments expressed, “Dr. Abdullah Alnaeem, the owner, is delighted to announce that Royal Nawaab will open at the Pyramid in 2025.

“As long-time admirers of the brand and its legacy in the South, we are honoured to play a role in bringing this exceptional destination to Stockport.

“We are delighted to be a part of this project, which will create a premium experience that we believe will resonate with visitors from across the UK and beyond.”

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Foldies – Popular Manchester pizza joint to open ‘the world’s greatest sandwich shop’

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The team behind Brewski are opening a sandwich shop called Foldies. Credit: Brewski

The team behind Manchester’s much-loved Brewski and American Pies have announced a brand-new concept.

They’re claiming that Foldies, which is opening in the city centre later this month, will be ‘the world’s greatest sandwich shop’.

The team are already the proud creators of Brewski, home of outrageous creations like the ‘batter platter‘ (which included chicken poutine butties, beef shin rag pudding and a katsu curry fondue) as well as their deep-dish pizzas over at American Pies.

They recently shifted American Pies from its spot on Mosley Street, right near the Manchester Art Gallery, to Cutting Room Square in Ancoats, leaving that prime site ready for a new concept.

Enter Foldies, where you’ll find stone-baked sandwiches filled with overnight slow-cooked or cured meats and sauces made in house daily.

These folded pizza-style butties will be ready in 60 seconds and they claim it’ll be ‘your first true sandwich love’.

Foldies sandwiches by Brewski
Foldies sandwiches by Brewski. Credit: Brewski
Foldies sandwiches by Brewski
Brewski claims Foldies will be ‘the world’s greatest sandwich shop’

The dough for the sandwiches will be made with double zero flour, proved for 12 hours before being folded and cooked on a stone at 400 degrees.

Foldies will also served breakfast sandwiches, with fillings including scrambled sage and cheddar egg, and bacon, nduja, egg and crumbled goat’s cheese.

At lunchtimes, there’ll be everything from mortadella and pistachio pesto to a ‘pizza dog’ with crispy onions, Korean BBQ and fries.

Foldies is set to open at 58 Mosley Street at the end of November, and will be open from 7.30am-11.30am for breakfast, and 11.30am-6pm for lunch.

They’re currently giving away a chance to win free sandwiches for a year too – you can see more on that HERE.

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