A new Thai kitchen is opening in the Northern Quarter this week from the team behind Tokyo Ramen.
Called District, this is not going to be your average Thai spot.
Aiming to transport Bangkok’s fire- and- barbecue-lined streets into the Northern Quarter guests can look forward a new, futuristic interpretation of Thai food here.
Bringing wood-fired, modern barbecue cookery to Oldham street, the new opening will offer its guests two unique dining experiences called ‘My First Crush’ and ‘The Full Experience’.
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The first, priced at £40, includes unique dishes like barbecue hogget belly with nam prik pao and raw wild bass with nam jim.
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The second, priced at £85, offers all this and more – with some decadent additions to the menu, like aged Goosnargh and market fish Isan herb sauce.
Ultimately, both conclude with ‘It Was Only A Dream’:District’s take on khao niaow ma muang, a classic Thai dessert made with mango and sticky rice.
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Elsewhere, the drinks list will use the same ingredients and techniques as the kitchen in order to perfectly complement the food.
“We wanted to add to the dining experiences available in the Northern Quarter,” said owner Danny Collins.
“We don’t want dining to be a quick in-out job. Restaurants can be a place to spend a whole evening, at a pace that really allows you to relax.”
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The team will create engaging, long-lasting dinners that will aim to consistently engage the senses – using everything from the smells of char that waft from the kitchen to the synthwave soundtrack coming through the speakers.
The restaurant and bar’s aesthetic, meanwhile, will build on Bangkok’s unique combination of futurism and time-honored tradition.
District will bring its progressive approach to Oldham street this week, opening its doors to the public on Thursday, 27th May.
Its opening hours will run Wednesday through to Sunday, from 5pm to late.
Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man
Daisy Jackson
Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.
Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.
Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.
Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.
Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.
Huge shuttle bus effort laid on to get Manchester United fans to Old Trafford amid tram disruption
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Transport for Greater Manchester has announced a shuttle bus scheme to help Manchester United fans get to Old Trafford this week, amid major tram disruption.
Fans won’t be able to use trams to get to the ground as usual, due to huge improvement works which are in place until Monday 2 November.
There’ll be no trams at all on the Altrincham, Trafford Park, and Eccles lines, with Airport and East Didsbury trams only going as far as Firswood.
That means that fans heading to Manchester United’s home game against Bournemouth would have been a little stuck without this newly-announced shuttle bus service.
Frequent dedicated shuttle buses will run running Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham Interchange and the Trafford Centre, taking fans directly to Old Trafford before the game.
Frequencies range from five to 20 minutes depending on the route and time, with details available online. Return services will be in place after the final whistle.
TfGM staff will be at key stops and interchanges throughout the day to help fans get to the match and provide travel advice.
Huge shuttle bus effort laid on to get Manchester United fans to Old Trafford amid tram disruption. Credit: TfGM
Ian Davies, TfGM’s Network Director for Metrolink, said: “There is no good time to disrupt passengers to carry out these works, and this is the first time in over a decade that trams won’t serve Old Trafford on a match day, but these works are essential and will enable us to provide a better service in future. I am very sorry to fans who face disruption.
“We’ve put a range of alternative travel options in place, including dedicated shuttle buses, bolstered Bee Network bus services, rail options and ticket acceptance arrangements will help fans get to and from the game.
“Journey options will be different from usual, so we would encourage supporters to plan ahead, check their route and our website before they travel and leave plenty of time to get to and from the stadium.”
TfGM is advising supporters to leave around an hour earlier to help make sure they arrive in time for kick-off.
Georgina Pellant -
25th May 2021 
