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A vibrant pink tuk tuk selling boozy ice cream is touring Greater Manchester this summer

A Few Scoops specialises in alcohol infused ice-cream, sorbets and ice-pops.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 1st June 2021

A new independent ice cream brand is bringing its beloved boozy ice cream on tour across Manchester and beyond this summer.

A Few Scoops – which specialises in alcohol infused ice-cream, sorbets and ice-pops – is bringing its showstopping pink tuk tuk, affectionately known as Jolene, and the shiny new ice cream bike, named after the icon herself, Dolly, to a handful of locations right across the region over the coming weeks.

A born and bred Manchester business launched in June 2019, A Few Scoops is the brainchild of Alanna Atkinson who wanted to create a way to blend her love of ice cream with her favourite tipples.

Both Jolene and Dolly will be serving a variety of alcohol infused ice cream flavours when they go on tour.

Flavours set to be scooped up by ice cream lovers include Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned and Pina Colada (vegan), Peach Bellini and Mojito sorbets, (both vegan) and non-alcoholic options including coke float ice cream and cherryade sorbet. 

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Credit: A Few Scoops

That’s not all either as A Few Scoops will also take up permanent residence every Friday and Saturday from the 4th June at Stamford Square in Altrincham. 

Stamford Square will include a Not So Secret Garden – a new community hub popping up in the heart of Altrincham. 

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The new suburban oasis will have plenty of al fresco seating, a solar powered green pergola, deckchairs and a lush flower wall. Plus, there will be a programme of activities and workshops around values of sustainability, wellbeing and community – but more importantly, homemade ice cream provided by A Few Scoops. 

Jolene and Dolly can be found at the following locations on the following dates: 

Stamford Quarter

Altrincham

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Jolene (Friday 4th June, and then every Friday and Saturday onwards)

Stretford Foodhall

Stretford

Dolly (Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, and Sunday 6th June)

The shiny new ice cream bike, named after the icon herself – Dolly / Credig: A Few Scoops

Wilmslow Rugby Club

Wilmslow

Jolene (Saturday 3rd July)

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Foodies Festival at Tatton Park

Knutsford

Jolene (9th – 11th July)

Featured Image – A Few Scoops

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New smash burger joint launched by Almost Famous founders appears to shut for good

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Super Awesome Deluxe appears to have closed for good in Manchester. Credit: THe Manc Group

A new smash burger joint opened by the team who originally founded the legendary Almost Famous appears to have closed after only eight months.

Super Awesome Deluxe, on Thomas Street, hasn’t been open since last week and has turned off deliveries online.

Super Awesome Deluxe launched in the Northern Quarter last October, serving up just three signature burgers (the Super, the Awesome, and the Deluxe).

It was a new takeaway brand from the same group who were, at the time, behind Almost Famous, one of Manchester’s most popular burger joints.

While Almost Famous was famed for its towers of patties and sauces and toppings, Super Awesome Deluxe opted for simpler smash burgers with crispy-edged patties.

Shortly after the launch of the new project, Almost Famous announced the shock closure of all of its sites (it was later bought out and reopened by D2, though some restaurants did close for good).

Super Awesome Deluxe continued to operate after the loss of Almost Famous, along with the ‘hidden’ cocktail bar beneath it, Ego Death.

Manchester burger joint Super Awesome Deluxe. Credit: The Manc Group
Manchester burger joint Super Awesome Deluxe. Credit: The Manc Group
Manchester burger joint Super Awesome Deluxe. Credit: The Manc Group
Manchester burger joint Super Awesome Deluxe. Credit: The Manc Group

But then last week it was announced that Ego Death had been told by backers that it would have to close – and even its final service on Sunday ended up being cancelled.

And it’s now looking like the reason for Ego Death’s closure is linked to the seeming closure of Super Awesome Deluxe.

The shutters to the burger joint have been closed all week during its listed opening hours.

The Manc has approached Super Awesome Deluxe for comment.

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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Beloved Stockport bar Bask is rebranding as Greater Manchester’s latest Irish bar

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Yes, one of the names synonymous with Stockport’s resurgent hospitality scene, Bask, is set to rebrand into yet another Irish bar following a flurry of openings across Greater Manchester.

The lively bar, breakfast and pub grub spot, also known for live music nights, matchday pints for Stockport County and various other events, has had a bit of a turbulent period over the past few months or so, but remains a much-loved local venue.

Bask were forced to issue a statement following an arrest back in February, and one of the founding members behind the venture also stepped away in August 2024.

Looking to close that door firmly behind them, the team – now headed up by native DJ and producer Jon Fitz (John Fitzpatricks) – are set to launch the all-new Fitzpatricks “very soon.”

Fitz (a Stopfordian by birth) announced the latest iteration of the unit located just next to Stockport train station on social media late last month, writing: “It’s been a long time coming, and we’ve poured our hearts into this one — we’re aiming to open very very soon…”

As detailed in his most recent post, also shared on Bask’s existing accounts, this is tipped to be the start of “a bold new chapter.”

Detailing a distinct Irish-American theme, influenced by the “friendly bars of Boston to the lively streets of New York City, Fizpatricks brings that gritty charm and warm hospitality across the pond, fusing Irish roots with American spirit.

Fans of Bask’s roots in entertainment will also be glad to hear that lineups of live music will remain “every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — with the best of Irish, American and Country music.”

With co-creator Benji Taylor, who ultimately stepped away last year, having brought his music industry background to the business model, live entertainment has also been a big selling point of the bar and, thankfully, will remain so.

In terms of food, Fitzpatricks will be delivering everything from classic American comfort food to “healthy gym options” as part of their new bar and grill approach, along with a proper Sunday roast menu.

Perhaps most notably, much like Taylor’s influence over the course of his tenure, the new-look venue is set to further immerse itself in the local sports experience, promising plenty of cold pints for the punters heading to the match at Edgeley Park, as well as an exciting brand new ‘360 multi-screen experience’ and more.

Fitzpatricks even looks set to embark on an official partnership with Stockport County ahead of the 2025/26 League One season – a big coup, indeed.

Bask may be over, but there’ll always be the memories. In fact, we wagered it was the best night in Stockport, so here’s hoping Fitzpatricks can follow in its footsteps. We can’t wait to see what comes next and can’t wait to split another G or two.

Bask is not so quietly becoming the best night out in Stockport
Bask is no longer, but there’s a new kid on the ever-growing Irish bar block, although an opening date is yet to be confirmed.

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