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Lobster Inc’s box with two whole lobsters and bottle of prosecco is perfect for Valentine’s Day

Available to pre-order from January 19 for February delivery, Lobster Inc is an exquisite meal for two - delivered right to your door.

The Manc The Manc - 19th January 2021

Over the past year, we’ve gotten pretty damn good at finding ways to enjoy a classy night within our own four walls – whether that’s draping the house in fancy decor or getting dressed up simply to eat at the kitchen table.

But the most romantic night of the year is fast approaching, and many of us need to up the ante.

It’s still unlikely we’ll be able to head out for a fancy meal by February 14. But, thanks to HOME-X, there’s still a way to enjoy a luxury night in with your significant other.

The ecommerce service has teamed up with new brand Lobster Inc to deliver delicious seafood feasts to doors around Manchester just in time for Valentine’s.

Available to pre-order from January 19 for February delivery, Lobster Inc is described as “premium quality native Lobster”, dressed and ready to enjoy with sides and a bottle of bubbly.

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Each Lobster Inc box will include two whole Lobsters, served with a Vietnamese dressing plus two side dishes including a Warm Parmentier Potato Salad and Asian Style Noodle Salad with Cucumber, Chilli and Coriander.

The course is paired with a bottle of Montresor Prosecco Millesimato Extra Dry from Veneto, Italy.

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Valentine’s Day 2021 might just be saved after all.

Orders can be placed exclusively on HOME-X up until Friday 26 February 2021.

Learn more online.

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An award-winning vegan restaurant in Manchester has closed – and will become an Irish pub

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The Allotment vegan restaurant in Manchester has closed

One of Manchester’s most celebrated restaurants has closed its doors for good, ahead of a major relaunch as an Irish pub. 

The Allotment paved the way for vegan dining not just in our city, but across the UK, scooping up awards as it went. 

But now the acclaimed restaurant, which stands directly opposite the magnificent Manchester Cathedral, has closed down. 

In a statement shared online, The Allotment founder and CEO Anthony Sheridan announced that the restaurant will cease to exist in its current guise, as they prepare to invest in the future of the beautiful building. 

Anthony has announced that in the coming months, the space will be transformed into The Sheridan Fiddle, a ‘premium Irish hospitality venue’. 

Soon, visitors can expect to see ‘traditional homemade Irish food, perfectly poured Guinness, carefully selected wines, live Irish music and, most importantly, the warm welcome that has always been at the heart of this venue’.

Looking back on almost a decade of The Allotment, the statement shared to followers has also addressed its origins, writing: “Almost ten years ago, I never set out to open one of the UK’s best vegan restaurants.

“I simply wanted to help my little boy.”

Anthony set up the business when his son, Anthony Jr, was diagnosed with Chrohn’s, understanding that a plant-based diet would help him. 

The Allotment vegan restaurant in Manchester has closed
The Allotment vegan restaurant in Manchester has closed
Signs in the door of Allotment Manchester
Signs in the door of Allotment Manchester

The statement continued: “What happened next was something I could never have imagined.

“Together, we built something truly special.

“Over the last decade, The Allotment was named Best Vegetarian Restaurant in the North West, Best Vegan Restaurant in the UK for two consecutive years, and was recognised as the 47th Best Vegan Restaurant in the World.

“But the awards were never the greatest achievement.

“The greatest achievement has been the people, our incredible team, our loyal customers, the friendships we’ve made, and the memories we’ve shared. And seeing thousands of people walk through our doors over the years.”

Anthony Jr is now living in Dubai and running his own gym, which has left Anthony to make the decision to ‘evolve’ the business. 

“After a huge amount of thought, we’ve made the decision to begin a new chapter for this beautiful building,” he wrote. 

“Rather than closing its doors, we’re investing in its future.”

His statement continues: “Although the concept is changing, one thing never will… Our commitment to making people feel welcome.

“This building has spent the last ten years bringing people together over great food.

“Now, we’re excited for it to spend the next ten years bringing people together in a different way.

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“To every single person who has visited us, supported us, recommended us, celebrated with us or simply believed in what we were trying to create… Thank you.

“You haven’t just supported a restaurant. You’ve been part of our family’s story.

“I hope you’ll join us for the next chapter. Welcome to The Sheridan Fiddle.”

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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The fantastic pub near Manchester Airport that’s a perfect plane-spotting site

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Flights taking off outside the Airport Pub

Forget rooftop bars and waterfront terraces – this pub comes with front-row seats to one of the busiest runways in the UK.

Just 50 feet from the end of Manchester Airport’s runway, The Airport Pub is where lunch comes with a side of jumbo jets.

If you’re an aviation enthusiast, or plane-spotting has never appealed until you factor in the idea of doing it with a pint in hand, this is the spot to check out. Bonus points if you whip out FlightRadar.

With an outdoor area for the kids too, it’s an easy win for a family day out.

Planes roar overhead every few minutes, thanks to the pub’s obvious proximity to the busy runways of Manchester Airport.

Step inside and the aviation theme continues, with propeller-style chandeliers, jet engine booth seating and other plane-inspired touches that make the pub feel every bit as unique as its location.

But if you ask us, the best seats in the house are outside, where you can tuck into a hearty pub lunch (hello, cheese and onion pie) while watching the constant parade of arrivals.

Cheese and onion pie
Cheese and onion pie
Inside the Airport Pub in Manchester
Inside the Airport Pub in Manchester
A pint in the Airport Pub beer garden
A pint in the Airport Pub beer garden
Propellor chandeliers inside the Airport Pub
Propellor chandeliers inside the Airport Pub
Planes land just 50ft from the beer garden
Planes land just 50ft from the beer garden
You can sit inside a booth built from an old engine
You can sit inside a booth built from an old engine
The Hangar bar outside
The Hangar bar outside
Fried chicken and waffles
Fried chicken and waffles

For an even better view, head over to The Hangar, the pub’s outdoor bar, where you can grab a pint or an ice cream before claiming one of the picnic benches just metres from the runway.

It’s surprisingly easy to lose track of time as everything from short-haul jets to giant long-haul aircraft passes right in front of you.

The Airport Pub isn’t just about the view either. Its family-friendly atmosphere, spacious beer garden and classic diner-style menu make it a great stop whether you’re waiting for a flight, entertaining the kids or simply fancying one of the most memorable pub experiences in the country.

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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