Moston rapper Aitch surprised fans in Manchester city centre today after he was spotted flipping burgers for McDonald’s.
The Shake It star, 23, stepped away from the studio and instead spent Tuesday afternoon serving up McDonald’s new McCrispy Deluxe burgers to crowds from a pop-up burger van in Spinningfields.
Aitch, real name Harrison Armstrong, was dressed in a black t-shirt and cap as handed out boxes of burgers and fries alongside members of McDonald’s staff.
He was also seen chatting to customers as they came up to the van, saying: “here you go Sir, there you go Sir,” before pausing for a photograph with the McDonald’s team.
Asked what he thought of the new McCrispy Deluxe burgers he told a customer: “It’s nice. It really is though, I’m not just saying that.”
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Image: The Manc Group
Image: The Manc Group
The appearance from Aitch was to promote McDonald’s new McCrispy burger, which is being released in the UK tomorrow and puts a summer twist on one of the fast food restaurant’s most popular menu items.
The new chicken burger features 100% chicken breast fillet in a crispy, crunchy coating with a tantalizing combination of hot and spicy mayo. The new McCrispy Deluxe is also topped with bacon to give customers ‘a new taste sensation.’
It’s not the first time that Aitch has surprised fans by popping up at a fast food shop, either.
In 2021, the Moston rapper shocked followers with a surprise secret gig inside Subway sandwiches on Manchester Piccadilly Approach before handing out sandwiches he had made himself to the crowd.
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Evidently, he likes a good, quick, tasty scran – and who are we to argue?
McDonald’s McCrispy burger really feels like one of the most hyped fast food items of the summer, and after this appearance, we’re sure the Deluxe is going to be doing bits too.
Featured image – The Manc Group
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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
Salon Madre – A new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
A new tequila bar and pool hall is set to open in Manchester in a couple of weeks, from the same team behind Madre.
The huge new space, Salon Madre, will be serving up the tacos and burritos that have made the Mexican restaurant at Kampus so well-loved.
And all that’s alongside a drinks menu that centres around tequila, including frozen, classic and flavoured margaritas and palomas.
Can’t stomach tequila? There’ll also be wines on draft, Corona and local beers.
The food menu will show off signature dishes like al pastor tacos, with daily rotating specials, plus Gringas, nachos and Madre’s huge burritos.
Salon Madre has taken over a spot just off Kampus’s lush garden that was previously home to a Seven Brothers taproom, right next door to Madre itself.
Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupSalon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
As well as all the Mexican food and drink goodness, the bar will have four pool tables and will be screening Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) and American sports.
The dream is to bring the fun and liveliness of a Mexican pool hall to the heart of Manchester, in this beautiful spot right near Piccadilly and Canal Street.
Salon Madre will open on 6 December at Kampus, with bookings for Christmas groups and parties now available.
Georgina Pellant -
1st August 2023 
