Life In Manchester

One of Manchester’s most underrated brunch spots… ✨

I’ve loved for years, so it was about time I tried their newer NQ location. Mediterranean-inspired dishes, lovely drinks, and plenty of reasons to linger over a second chai latte.

ON THE TABLE

* Mediterranean: toasted sourdough topped with slow-cooked aubergine chutney, whipped basil hummus and olives, finished with a balsamic dressing
* Baklava French Toast: a highlight!! Thick-cut French toast topped with creamy pistachio, crushed pecans, crisp filo pastry, a drizzle of honey and vanilla ice cream.
* Brioche Benedict: toasted brioche layered with peppered pastrami and soft poached eggs, finished with a silky hollandaise and chives

The dessert I can’t stop thinking about… 🥐✨

are serving upgraded versions of all the classics. Sundaes, ice cream cones, cookie dough, and bubble wraps all piled high with toppings.

The star of the show is their stuffed Magnum croissants. I tried the pistachio version. A freshly baked croissant filled with pistachio crème and chopped Magnum, topped with white chocolate sauce, powdered sugar, crushed pistachios, and a swirl of fresh whipped cream. The Biscoff and Kinder versions sound incred too.

Find them at .mkt, MediaCity ❤️

has a brand NEW concept in time for summer 🌮✨

NQ, meet Cantina. A Mexican-inspired menu featuring tacos, loaded fries, burgers, homemade salsas, and NINE different margaritas. 🫨

ON THE TABLE

* Hand-cut tortilla chips with avocado crema, a nice change to traditional guac
* Fried tequila chicken taco: crispy chicken piled into a soft tortilla with salsa verde, pickled onions and coriander
* Slow-cooked beef taco loaded with avocado crema, queso fresco and pico de gallo in a crunchy shell
* Smashed Texas toast: my fave!! Double smash patties, slow-cooked onions, chipotle mayo, thick-cut pickles and melted American cheese sandwiched between buttery toasted bread.
* Croquettes: the cheese pull was outrageous, paired with a creamy jalapeño dip that I could eat by the spoonful

Find me here all summer bby 🌞