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Images of new San Carlo at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 appear online

The latest set of images showcase a stylish venue - with sleek, modern aesthetic and a magnificent view overlooking the airport runway.

The Manc The Manc - 22nd February 2021
Image: DSP_Electrical / Twitter

The first images of Manchester Airport’s terrific-looking Terminal 2 appeared online earlier in February – teasing commuters with the prospect of luxurious surroundings when holidays finally return.

Around a dozen photos of the £1 billion revamped travel hub were shared widely on social media – offering us a sneak peek at lush lounge areas, pubs, cafes and eateries.

Among them was a shot of a new San Carlo – a familiar family-owned Italian restaurant with several existing sites dotted across Manchester (including Chichetti, Bottega and Fumo venues in the city centre).

More photos of the restaurant’s new branch at Manchester Airport were shared online last week by DSP Electrical – an electrical engineering firm doing work on the project.

The latest set of images showcase a stylish venue – with sleek, modern aesthetic and a magnificent view overlooking the airport runway.

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A grand opening date for the restaurant, however, is yet to be confirmed.

Currently, Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport remains closed until further notice – with limited flights operating via Terminal 1.

There are hopes the new terminal could open in spring, depending on cases and travel rules.

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Brilliant Saddleworth restaurant shares statement after devastating fire that brought village to a standstill

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Hot Duck in Uppermill has shared a statement after a fire

A brilliant restaurant in Saddleworth has been left ‘badly damaged’ after a huge blaze ripped through it yesterday afternoon.

Hot Duck in Uppermill, a modern Chinese establishment tucked above a takeaway, said that the fire on Sunday 6 September has been ‘devastating’.

Both Hot Duck and Hei Hei, which share a building on the village’s high street, will be closed for the foreseeable future.

But in a statement, Hot Duck said they will ‘do everything we can to come back stronger’.

They reassured customers that everyone is safe following the blaze.

Six fire engines from across Greater Manchester scrambled to the fire yesterday, with High Street closed while emergency services attended.

Locals were asked to avoid the area on Sunday evening.

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Hot Duck said in a statement: “Thank you to everyone who has reached out over the last 24 hours. As many of you know, our restaurant has suffered a devastating fire affecting our whole building.

Inside Hot Duck in Uppermill before the fire
Inside Hot Duck in Uppermill before the fire
Hot Duck's incredible dim sum
Hot Duck’s incredible dim sum

“Thankfully, everyone is safe, and for that, we’re incredibly grateful. We are still processing what comes next.

“It’s heartbreaking to see something we’ve worked so hard on over the years so badly damaged.

“The kindness, messages, calls, and offers of help mean more than we can put into words. To our customers, friends, neighbors, suppliers, and the wider community, thank you. Your support has given us hope at a time we really needed it.

“For now, the restaurant will remain closed while we begin the long process of rebuilding. It won’t be easy, but we will do everything we can to come back stronger. We’ll keep you updated. We will be back.”

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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The Greater Manchester book café serving literary afternoon teas and build-your-own bouquets

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The Greater Manchester book café serving literary afternoon teas and build-your-own bouquets

If you like your afternoon tea with a side of good books, there’s a Greater Manchester café where you can quite literally have your cake and read it too.

Tucked inside this charming bookish spot, afternoon tea arrives with an unexpected twist. Rather than being presented with the usual three-tiered stand, you’re handed a stack of heavy hardback books.

But don’t start worrying that you’ve accidentally wandered into a very niche library club. The books are hiding something.

Lift the covers in Peony & Parchment – or, more accurately, open the book-shaped boxes – and you’ll discover a full afternoon tea concealed inside.

There are dainty sandwiches to get stuck into, including tiny egg mayo, herby chicken salad, ham and mustard, and cheese and tomato focaccia, alongside a little quiche.

Then comes the scone – classic, fluffy and ready for the obligatory dollop of clotted cream and jam. And, because no afternoon tea should leave you feeling like you’ve been short-changed in the cake department, there are five miniature slices to work through.

Afternoon tea concealed in a stack of books
Afternoon tea concealed in a stack of books
Some of the other bakes on display
Some of the other bakes on display

There’s a Victoria sponge with a dreamy vanilla cream, lemon drizzle, rich chocolate cake, a Bakewell slice and a pecan pie, all sourced from a local bakery just across the alleyway.

It’s all served with a pot of tea or coffee, with the option to add a glass of prosecco.

And the bookish theme doesn’t stop at the afternoon tea.

Downstairs you’ll find shelves packed with books, including the intriguing ‘blind books’. Instead of judging a book by its cover, you’ll be given clues and a short summary of what lies inside before taking a gamble on your mystery read.

Downstairs in Peony & Parchment
Downstairs in Peony & Parchment
'Blind books'
‘Blind books’
A role playing village for kids
A role playing village for kids

There’s also plenty here to keep younger visitors entertained, thanks to a children’s area complete with a mini role-playing village.

And if books and cake weren’t enough, there’s another string to this café’s bow.

The Bloom Bar lets you build your own bouquet. Choose the size you want, then wander around selecting your own stems and foliage to create something that’s uniquely yours.

You can build your own bouquet
You can build your own bouquet
The Bloom Bar at Peony & Parchment
The Bloom Bar at Peony & Parchment

Of course, you don’t have to be visiting specifically for the afternoon tea. The wider menu includes tapas, full breakfasts and sandwiches, making it just as suitable for a leisurely brunch, lunch or coffee-and-cake stop.

So whether you’re there to discover your next favourite novel, assemble a bouquet, entertain the kids or simply eat your way through five different miniature cakes, this is one café where there are plenty of chapters to explore.

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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