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"Indian street-food specialists Bundobust have ventured across The Pennines to open this spacious Piccadilly branch. Inside, seating is canteen-style with the enticing menu of snacks and sharing plates being equally informal, and entirely vegetarian too."

"Originally created by chef Dominique Ansel in New York, the croissant-doughnut hybrid (cronut) caught everyone’s imaginations and spawned a succession of homages. The Alberts Schloss take on the sweet pastry is an utter delight, freshly baked in-house with a range of tempting flavours including chocolate gateaux and salted caramel with popcorn. This week, to tie-in with royal wedding fever, try the Eton mess: a golden sugar kronut with strawberry jam, vanilla cream, glazed strawberries, meringue kisses and fresh mint."

"One of the most traditional Instagrammable places in Manchester is Albert Schloss. Albert Schloss has a fabulous storefront decorated with Wisteria and I can guarantee you, that you won’t miss the restaurant, as there is always a group of people taking photos of this incredibly beautiful Instagrammable restaurant in Manchester. Albert Schloss is a German restaurant as you might guess from the name, so expect the German menu and some really great desserts."

"Visited most days of the week for the sole purpose of snapping the perfect shot, The Refuge in the Principle Hotel is literally what Instagram dreams are made of. The elegant hotel dining room with its ceramic pillars, atrium ceiling and botanic-style Winter Garden, is teeming during the evenings with local bloggers and the crème de la crème of the Manchester scene. Grab a coffee here during the day and get the ultimate Insta café pic."

"An eclectic range of small and large plates designed for sharing.Why go?. Manchester DJ duo Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford, aka Unabomber, have travelled the world playing music and have brought back inspired flavours to create menus that are imaginative and delicious. What's more, the setting is glorious, one of the most stunning interiors in the city."

"Now open two years, the Unabombers-curated Refuge in The Principal Hotel is one of the coolest go-to dining and drinking spots in the city. With a beautifully refurbished interior, tapas-style menu and a Sunday roast banquet to revere, The Refuge goes from strength to strength with regular events and constantly changing dishes."

"The fairly new in town Feel Good Club is literally dedicated to helping improve mental wellbeing, not only from the beautifully positive notes left on each coffee cup, but with the spacious, happy decor and mental health first aid trained workforce, too. Now complete with an outdoor terrace, the coffee shop is the perfect place to shut off from the world every once in a while, with brunch dishes and plenty of snacks on the menu to try while you watch the day pass by. Feel Good Club, 26-28 Hilton St, M1 2EH."

"Mental health and wellbeing cafe Feel Good Club – Manchester’s new kid on the block in the Northern Quarter – has remained open throughout the second national lockdown for takeaway services to provide much-needed support for those who need it most. And on top of that, the coffee is just pretty damn good. 26 – 28 Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EH"

"The Northern Quarter’s mental health and wellness cafe has made the decision to reopen for walk-ins at its new outdoor seating area from this week, and you can find menus, opening times and more information on the website here."

"Originally the Portico Library, the building that houses The Bank dates back to 1806. A pub-style restaurant, The Bank serves up traditional comforting, hearty pub grub. One TripAdvisor traveller said: “We've visited a The Bank a few times for pub lunches - great atmosphere, good pricing, a fine selection of beers and ales and the food is very tasty."

"A post shared by ARKELL LDN (@arkellldn) on Feb 14, 2015 at 3:28pm PST. Mughli Charcoal Pit is a budget-friendly, family-run Indian restaurant often voted one of the best curry houses in Manchester. As the name suggests, most of Mughli’s most famous menu items are charred to perfection in a traditional charcoal pit."

"30 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 5TQ. Street-inspired comfort food is the order of the day at this popular Indian. Snacks such as pau bhaji are the warm-up act for mains like dum biryani and dhal makhni that promise intense flavours."

"Why: Situated in the heart of the trendy Northern Quarter, Common is a bakery, café and bar which serves Manchester’s creative customers all day and night. Its breakfast offering has won numerous awards and features modern-day classics like avocado on toast and eggs Benedict alongside slightly more left-field options, including crunchy fried Mexican tostadas and steak and eggs. Common also does a great line in fry ups, where you can get a meaty, veggie or vegan option."

"Self-described bar, eatery, coffee shop and bakery, Common is the ideal place to head for the full works. Their donuts are fantastic and come in all manner of belt popping varieties such as salted caramel, white chocolate and raspberry and coffee and walnut. You can check out the hip art adorning the walls while you digest and firmly tell yourself you’re not allowed a second donut."

"There’s a no-fuss vibe at Habesha Manchester which serves authentic Ethiopian food. To get there you have to climb a spiral staircase inside a fried chicken shop but fear not, it’s all part of the experience. There are no desserts or starters, just £2 Ethiopian beers and £7 flatbreads piled with a choice of beef, chicken, lamb or veg curry."

"Hidden above a kebab shop near Canal Street is not the usual place to find a great dining spot, but you’ve got it in Habesha. This Etheopian restaurant is cheap, friendly and filling. Spicy stews are serve on a traditional shared injera (like a giant sourdough flatbread), which diners then use to scoop up sauces with their hands."

"Have you ever found yourself wanting to try out Ethiopian food?. Possibly not, but once you’ve read this you might. Manchester is home to the Habesha restaurant – the only Ethiopian food restaurant in the city."

"Zizzi restaurants are passionate about simple Italian cookery. Whether it's pizza or pasta, salads or risotto, or carne and pesce (meat and fish), each dish is prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients - from the popular classics to Zizzi's own…"

"Driven by a ferocious passion for all things Italian, Wolf can’t wait to welcome you back to the pack, with a spacious heated outdoor terrace with retractable roof available to sit at (no booking necessary). Takeaway orders can be made either in-store, through the Wolf app, or online via Deliveroo and UberEats. Open 10am – 3pm every Monday – Friday, we can’t wait to sink our teeth into something special from Wolf again."

"Seed & Cherry in the trendy Northern Quarter offers a unique artisan coffee experience. Alongside this, you can enjoy breakfast or brunch which includes a variety of healthy and creative recipes served as small plates. Its unique menu means you can try a variety of European and Mediterranean style savoury brunch dishes and still have room for its famous French toast."