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An avocado restaurant could be coming to Manchester

The Avocado Show - an eatery founded by a pair of avo aficionados in Amsterdam three years ago - is planning a European expansion over the coming months.

The Manc The Manc - 10th September 2020

Local avocado enthusiasts, rejoice. A restaurant that serves this green fruit with every dish could be coming to Manchester.

The Avocado Show – an eatery founded by a pair of avo aficionados in Amsterdam three years ago – is planning a European expansion over the coming months.

According to The Independent, a deal has already been struck to build locations in 19 cities including London, Paris and Madrid.

Manchester has also been touted as a potential city for another site.

Founder Ron Simpson said in a statement: “We are very excited to work with such great partners and see our dream becoming a reality in these amazing new markets, and are looking forward to establishing The Avocado Show globally as a socially responsible and profitable venture that will bring joy to avo lovers for years to come.”

There’s no confirmation yet as to where The Avocado Show might set up shop in Mancunia. But if we were the betting kind of bunch, we’d put our money on the eastern side of the city centre.

If you’re looking for any kind of meal with avocado, Northern Quarter is your go-to spot, after all.

The Avocado Show ought to feel right at home here…

You can learn more about the niche restaurant and its menu – which includes egg dishes, toasts, pancakes, burgers, salads and sweets – online.

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Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade

An iconic ready-to-drink favourite has launched back into the UK – oh yes, Breezer is back. 

First launched in the 1990s, Breezers – then pitched as an ‘alcopop’ – were a staple on dancefloors and at barbecues right across the UK. 

And now Bacardi has decided to bring these delicious, fruity, easy-drinking bottles back to British shores. 

There are three new flavours to try as Breezers return to your fridges – Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime, and Crisp Watermelon.

And Breezer launched back into Manchester last night with a suitably memorable party, turning a spot in the Northern Quarter into a corner shop. 

The ‘local Cornerbop’ was stacked with your usual essentials, plus shelf after shelf of these colourful glass ready-to-drink bottles. 

Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade
Inside the Breezer ‘Cornerbop’ corner shop in Manchester
Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade
Breezer is back, in three new flavours

The Breezer relaunch party saw Tarsza and Rennie Peters spinning nostalgic anthems with a modern twist at a pop-up party in a corner shop.

Steve Young, business unit director for Bacardi in the UK & Ireland, said: “We know there is a lot of love for Breezer in the UK, and we are confident a new generation of consumers will fall in love with the new Breezer.

“RTDs are booming, however, the Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages category could do with a bit more excitement. By bringing back Breezer we’re definitely putting the fruity taste into FAB.”

The iconic ready-to-drink classic is back – and better than ever. 

Follow @breezer on Instagram for more.

18+, please drink responsibly.

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Drinks prices for Manchester Oasis gigs announced – and you’ll be pleasantly surprised

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Drinks prices for Oasis at Heaton Park in Manchester

The prices of drinks at Heaton Park for the five huge Manchester Oasis shows have been released in advance.

With the Gallagher brothers reuniting on stage in their hometown for the first time this weekend (and then again next week), it’s a huge moment for our city.

Those lucky enough to snag tickets have already forked out a small fortune to witness this moment in history (still scarred from the dynamic pricing debacle).

And most of us were probably bracing to spend another small fortune on beers at the Oasis Manchester gigs.

But you might be pleasantly surprised at the drinks prices up at Heaton Park for Oasis Live ’25.

It’s now been confirmed that pints of lager and cider will be just £6.50.

Before you turn your nose up, remember that pints at our two arenas – the AO Arena and Co-op Live are now sitting around the £9 mark.

Prices for other drinks, like wine and spirits, we’ll have to wait until Friday to see.

Heaton Park will also be the home of the ‘largest beer garden’ and the longest bars in the city for the Oasis reunion.

With a major heatwave predicted for the first shows, fans are being encouraged to stay hydrated (on WATER, not beer, please).

Ticket-holders will be allowed to bring a sealed bottle of water up to 500ml in with you, but it must be collapsible plastic.

Solid plastic and metal containers will be rejected on safety grounds.

There’s a free water point on site where you can fill up your bottles again.

Oasis will perform at Heaton Park in Manchester on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July.

You can see our full guide HERE.

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