A Northern bakery has gained national attention for its latest doughnut specials – which are in the shape of vaginas.
Doe Bakehouse, which has sites in Harrogate, York, and Clitheroe, sent a box of the rude doughuts to Channel 4 star Steph McGovern.
She then tweeted a photo of them from her Steph’s Packed Lunch green room, The Hoot reports.
Steph wrote: “Interesting choice of post show treats in the @PackedLunchC4 green room today…….” sharing a picture of the ‘vulva nuts’ with her 420,000 Twitter followers.
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Image: Doe Bakehouse
The striking doughnuts, which come laden with flesh-pink icing, strawberry lace, a conspicuously-placed heart and multicoloured sprinkles around the edge, have left some men confused.
One person said: “The bit with the heart on is for what exactly. Asking for a friend…”
Another asked: “Why is there a tiny wee heart on each of them?”
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Quick to tag in, Matt Naylor joked to the user: “You found it!”
Steph’s post garnered some interesting comments, to say the least – with hundreds piling on to give their two pence on the sugary post show delicacies.
One wrote: “I’d better not speculate as to the flavour….”
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Someone else quipped: “A labia of love for some baker?”
The doughnuts, which were first debuted by the Yorkshire bakery to its own Instagram page earlier this week, are strawberry flavoured (naturally) and also come with a concealed chocolate egg hidden within.
Clearly pleased with their new national exposure, Doe Bakehouse has also shared a screenshot of McGovern’s tweet to its social media with the caption: “Because what else are you having for your lunch if it’s not a Vulva-Nut?”
If you want to get your hands on them, you’ll need to pre-order and then make the trip across to pick them up – as they’re currently only available for collection only.
The new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this month | October 2022
Georgina Pellant
Another month, another round of new openings – and there’s plenty to get stuck into.
Whether you’re into glitzy late-night hang outs, casual dining turnarounds or award-winning burritos, let’s just say there’s something on the list for you this October.
From the brand new Shogun Ramen and Bar, which sees beloved Chorlton restaurant Peck & Yard give it ‘one more shot’ with a ramen and sushi concept, to Mayfair celeb haunt Mnky Hse, keep reading to discover where to put on your list this month.
Shogun Ramen and Bar
Image: Shogun Ramen and Bar
Image: Shogun Ramen and Bar
Fans and staff alike were heartbroken when Chorlton restaurant Peck & Yard announced it was closing its doors for good in August, so we’re all happy to see the team return under a new guise.
Switching from baskets of fried chicken to steaming bowls of ramen and handrolled sushi, bosses will try something entirely new as they delve into the world of Japanese cuisine.
The concept is something they had originally considered before opening Peck & Yard, and they said that “with the times we’re in” they thought “why not go back to the original idea and give this one last shot”.
Soft launch 1 October from 5pm, open from 6 October.
Mnky Hse
Image: Mnky Hse
Image: Mnky Hse
Late-night bar and restaurant Mnky Hse (pronounced “monkey house”) is set to be taking over a space in Lloyd House this month.
First opened in Mayfair, London, in 2016, it will be the second UK site for the restaurant and its first in the north of England when it opens its doors this September.
Known for its ‘hidden entrance’, Instagram-friendly interiors, live music, extensive cocktail menu and Latin American dishes, here you’ll find a great range of tacos – both soft and crunchy – alongside a range of sushi, ceviche and grill dishes.
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Tortilla, Oxford Road
Image: Tortilla
Image: Tortilla
Mexican food chain Tortilla has arrived in Manchester, bringing a new burrito shop to the Oxford Road student stretch this month.
Offering a range of award-winning burritos, nachos and tacos, you’ll also find quesadillas, chips and salsa, salad bowls and more on the menu.
The most hyped brunch restaurant in the city is opening a third site at the Circle Square development on Oxford Road at the end of this month.
With a later license allowing it to stay open longer and serve cocktails, beers and natural wines into the night, Federal Cafe & Bar will look to host occassional events at its new home
Plans for the new site include a new cafe set up, the addition of a corner shop, as well as a late alcohol license.
A new arrival in Longridge, Fell Bistro comes from former Masterchef the Professional finalist Oli Martin who previously spent eight years at four AA rosette restaurant Hipping Hall.
With head chef Rikki Hughes, previousl of Tom Kerridge’s Michelin pub The Hand and Flowers in Marlow, heading up the kitchen we expect great things.
The menu offers a selection of classic dishes with their wood fired oven and grill featuring prominently. Elsewhere, find hearty Sunday lunches and light bites.
Open now
Bread and Bowl, Spinningfields
There are carb overloads, and then there is Bread & Bowls‘ Full English breakfast in a hollowed-out loaf.
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First launched in February 2020, these ginormous loaves of sourdough – stuffed with fry-up favourites like high-grade local sausages, crispy streaky bacon, beans, cheese, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and hash browns – became something of a hungover lockdown sensation.
Now, you can find them at the new Spinningfields coffee shop 92 Degrees, housed inside the no.1 Spinningfields building Served between 8am and 4pm every day.
Open now
Bold Street Coffee, Oxford Road
Liverpool-born Bold Street Coffee has just opened its second shop here in the space of a few months.
Moving into the universities territory, the new site is found at University Green just off Oxford Road.
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Serving the same menu as its Cross Street site, head down for egg boxes, signature BSC frys, and hearty bowls of super porridge and granola.
Open now
Feature image – Federal / Tortilla / The Manc Eats
Food & Drink
A Manchester pub is hosting an all-you-can-eat cheese buffet
Georgina Pellant
There’s an all-you-can-eat cheese buffet coming to a pub in Manchester where you can feast on the good stuff to your heart’s content, and we’re absolutely here for it.
Taking place at Northern Quarter pub Pie and Ale, the one-off night will see Leeds-born cheese tasting company Homage to Fromage lay on a giant help-yourself cheese buffet.
Showcasing their top eight cheeses of 2022, cheese lovers can expect to find a number of award-winning varieties on offer alongside bread, crackers, chutney and ‘all the trimmings’.
Wookey Hole Cave Aged Cheddar. / Image: Homage to Fromage
Image: Homage to Fromage
Unlimited cheese will be served for a whopping two and a half hours, and there’s absolutely no limit on how many crumbly bits, hard or soft cheeses you reach for.
As for drinks, thanks to the brilliant bar at host venue Pie and Ale you can also get stuck into a large selection of ales and craft beers: with six rotating cask asles, craft lager and beer on tap, and plenty of cans and bottles in the fridge.
Stocking an array of beers from near and far, Pie and Ale’s bar is undoubtedly a treasure trove for beer lovers but it also has something for wine drinkers, with a small list of reds and whites, and a decent cocktail and spirits list on offer.
Image: Pie & Ale
Image: Homage to Fromage
The night will be laid back and informal, with organisers promising that there will be some ‘absolute belters’ making an appearance.
Put together by Homage to Fromage co-founders Nick and Vickie, an unlikely duo from Yorkshire who formed a business following a random conversation on Twitter in 2011, cheese lovers will be able to dig into unlimited portions for just £20 a head during a two and a half hour period. Drinks are not included.
Taking place at the Northern Quarter beer hall and pie restaurant on 17 November, o find out more and book tickets for the Manchester all-you-can-eat cheese buffet, click here.
Georgina Pellant -
21st January 2022 
