Six By Nico, the Manchester restaurant that offers diners six-course tasting menus for just £37, has revealed it will be bringing back its popular Chippy Tea tasting menu this month.
Featuring such chip shop favourites as the deep-fried Mars bars, scampi, cheesy chips and steak pie, The Chippie menu was a huge hit when it was first unveiled in 2019 – leading the restaurant to receive 3,000 advance bookings for the six course experience.
It was later reintroduced as an at-home dining kit during lockdown before returning again as ‘The Chippie 2.0’ in the summer of 2020 when restaurants were allowed to reopen.
A dish from the the 2020 Chippie Menu. / Image: Six By Nico
The Deep Fried Mars Bar (Chocolate Opera / Irn Bru Sorbet / Chocolate Soil). / Image: Six By Nico
Now, it’s making another return to the restaurant with six refreshed chip shop-inspired courses on offer – each paying homage to ultimate British comfort foods.
The brainchild of half-Scottish, half-Italian chef Nico Simeone, the first course will comprise chips and cheese (Parmesan Espuma / Curry Oil & Emulsion / Crisp Potato Terrine), before offering an ode to Scampi (Crispy Monkfish / Dill Emulsion / Gribiche / Peas / Beurre Blanc).
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This will be followed by courses of Steak Pie (24 Hour Beef Shin / Burnt Onion Ketchup / Mushroom Duxelle / ‘Meaty Salsa), Fish Supper (Scrabster Coley / Pickled Mussels / Confit Fennel / Samphire / Beer Emulsion) and Smoked Sausage (Trio of Pork / Apple / Black Pudding / Salt Baked Celeriac / Choucroute).
The menu will then finish with the longstanding pudding favourite Deep Fried Mars bar (Chocolate Pave / Irn Bru Sorbet / Deep Fried Mars Bar), for the ultimate naughty chip shop treat.
There are alternative menus available for vegans and veggies, with dishes including Root Vegetable Pie (urnt Onion Ketchup / Mushroom Duxelle), Crispy Tofu (Confit Fennel / Samphire / House Sauce / Beer Scraps) and Halloumi (Confit Fennel / Samphire / House Sauce / Beer Scraps).
As for paired wines, if you really want to push the boat out you can opt for these alongside for just £30 extra a head.
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To find out more about the Chippy Tea menu and book a table, visit the Six By Nico website here.
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A Christmas train in Wigan has been delivering donated toys galore
Thomas Melia
Yuletide wishes have come true as a donation of toys and goodies have been delivered via a Christmas train in Wigan, right in time for the big day.
The Amazon toy train, which is a new initiative running this festive season, is dropping off presents from now right up until Christmas day itself.
Already visiting Wigan earlier this month, the locomotive has its sites set on three more stops including London, Swansea and Scotland as it makes its journey across three nations.
In partnership with Multibank’s Brick-by-Brick project, the train hopes to provide and offer gifts to families in need across the UK with Wigan marking the closest stop off in Greater Manchester.
Credit: Lee Boswell (supplied)
All the toys that are being transported across the country in this Amazon-fronted train are featured on the company’s ‘Top Ten Toys 2024’ list.
Hatchimals, Screamerz and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza were some of the exciting gifts found on the Christmas train in Wigan at the start of this month.
This lighthearted and fun-filled Christmas-themed project is kitted out with toys from top brands like Play-Doh and the brickmasters themselves, LEGO Star Wars.
So far, Multibank has helped over 400,000 families and provided three million essential items across their operations in England, Scotland and Wales since launching in 2022.
This collaborative local project doesn’t just operate at Christmastime either: Brick-to-Brick Multibank run all year round collecting surplus business requirements like furniture, hot water bottles and hygiene products to be used by those less fortunate.
The Christmas train in Wigan filled with Amazon’s top toys.The Wigan toy train features some well known brands.Credit: Supplied
This roster of children’s favourite companions and interactive games is inspired by the consumers themselves. Every toy is related to or the exact match of what Amazon customers have been searching for the most. A real Christmas list come true.
The list of the top toys isn’t extortionate either, offering customers some affordable and still as fascinating options with prices starting from £9.99.
Even old-school classics like Play-Doh have a spot on this wish list. This poses the really big question: where’s the adult version?
You may have finished your Christmas shopping not too long ago or might still be looking for inspiration, browse the top-ranked teddies and more HERE.
Floral tributes laid for Baby A after remains found in Salford, as police hunt ‘answers’
Daisy Jackson
Floral tributes have begun to pile up outside the Salford park where the remains of a baby were found earlier this week.
The child, who is being called Baby A, was discovered near Ashtons Field on Wednesday 20 November.
Their identity is not yet known, and police are trying to determine ‘who this baby could be, how long they have been here, and how they have sadly died’.
In an update shared last night, GMP said their investigation was continuing and the force will do ‘everything we can to get answers’.
They also shared images of cuddly toys, flowers and letters that have been left at the snowy scene by officers and by the local community.
In the latest update, GMP said: “Our investigation continues after the remains of a young baby were tragically found in Little Hulton yesterday.
“The thoughts of everyone at Greater Manchester Police are with Baby A, and we will do everything we can to get answers.
“We would like to thank the community for their tributes to Baby A and their support and compassion at this time. We are truly grateful.”
Floral tributes laid for Baby A after remains found in Salford. Credit: GMP
GMP are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward so they can ‘find answers for this baby’.
Chief Superintendent Neil Blackwood said: “Even the most minor detail could be crucial to our investigation. If you have seen anyone in the area over the last few days, or know who the parents could be, please call us as soon as you can.
“As soon as we are in a position to confirm further details about the circumstances, we will do so.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1319 of 20/11/24. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Georgina Pellant -
3rd November 2022 
