Ian Jones

Food and Drink Editor

Written by Ian Jones

Deansgate
Restaurant
Platzki

Polish restaurant Platzki is one of Manchester’s most inspiring dining destinations, dancing between fine dining and home-cooking.

City Centre
Event venue
Virtual Hideout

Keen to try out this whole Virtual Reality thing? Virtual Hideout is a great, easy-going place to start.

Manchester
Restaurant
Umezushi

This small but perfectly-formed sushi restaurant could well be one of Manchester’s best restaurants. Whatever you do, try the freshwater eel.

Manchester
Shop
Oi Polloi

Oi Polloi is an independent menswear store in Manchester. Easily the Northern Quarter’s most high-profile men’s clothing shop and one the finest in the North.

Manchester
Restaurant
Wood Manchester

First Street’s standout dining destination offers unintimidating fine dining, from the winner of Masterchef 2015.

Belgrave music hall Leeds
Bars in Leeds

Leeds has a reputation as one of the North’s best party cities, and that’s largely down to its fresh, exciting bar scene. Here are our faves. Hic

Hepworth's Deli Leeds
Lunch in Leeds

Break up the day with a hearty lunch, whether you’re on a diet or craving the filthiest, most calorific foods known to man. Our crackerjack guide to lunch in Leeds is all you need

breakfast in leeds
Breakfast in Leeds

Most important meal of the day, according to so-called ‘experts’ (we maintain that it’s tea). Find the best breakfast in Leeds by using our belly-busting guide to the best