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Table Talk: Neighbourhood

Table Talk: Neighbourhood



Spinningfields



Location: The Avenue North, Spinningfields, Manchester

They say: "A New York eatery and bar inspired by Manhattan's definitive neigbourhoods. Honing their unique take on casual fine dining, luxury ingredients & industrial chic aesthetics in the heart of Spinningfields"

Perfect for: A night out for great drinks and delicious food.

Atmosphere: I went there for a weekday lunch and as expected it was quiet, but still enjoyable and relaxed, with great service.

What we ordered:

- Lobster Tacos - Beer battered lobster, soft flour tortilla, red cabbage slaw & sweet pepper ketchup

- Boneless Chicken Wings - Buttermilk coated chicken wings, coriander and lime dip

- Slider Selection - Mini Wagyu Burger, Mini Turkey Burger, Meatball & Tomato Ragu Sandwich

- Parmesan Truffle Fries

- Elderflower & Pear, Oh My - Absolut Pear, Prosecco & Elderflower

What I liked:

- The lobster tacos were incredible, so tasty.

- Beautiful decor, great mix of industrial cool.

- Service was fantastic.

Overall: A great place to go with friends for dinner and drinks, I can imagine weekends are buzzy and cool with a great diversity of people. And I can not wait to recreate the Elderflower & Pear, Oh My at home!!!

Luxe of the Week

Zara

Zara Home

I am a huge advocate of Zara in general, but more and more I seem to be checking out their Home website. The bedding, accessories, candles are to die for and are so reasonably priced...home makeover anyone?!


Statement Earrings

Want to make a statement?...Here's your answer...Statement Earrings!

They will dress up any lacklustre outfit, there easy to pull off and you don't have to spend a fortune...unless you want too of course!!!


One.Boohoo  Two.Accessorize  Three.Nasty Gal
Four.Carolee  Five.J Crew  Six.Elizabeth Cole


Nude Lips

I am a huge lover of a nude lip...actually it looks like a lot of people are falling for the nude trend, Debenhams revealed that sales of nude lipsticks have overtaken the red lipstick numbers for the first time in three years.

A classic smokey eye paired with a nude lip = Instant Sexy Chic

From pink tones to beige tones, choosing your nude lip is like choosing the right foundation, it's all about tone...Enjoy your new naked ambition!!!


Coloured Leather Biker Jackets

A black leather biker jacket...everyone owns one, it's your easy-go-to cover up! Well now is the time to get bold and try a coloured leather version!!!


One.Karen Millen  Two.River Island  Three.Mango  Four.Karen Millen
Five.Karen Millen  Six.Unif  Seven.Topshop  Eight.Muubaa



Luxe Look

Luxe Look


Top.Supertrash  Shorts.Supertrash  Jacket.Supertrash  
Shoes.Steve Madden  Nail Polish.Kure

Slutty Brownies


These have to be the most indulgent, hassle free, naughtiest brownies ever!!! I can't take the credit for these beauties though, I found this recipe over on The Londoner blog, and am I ever so thankful I did...Thank you Rosie!

Ridiculously easy and even more satisfying, coming from someone with an extremely sweet tooth! Yes of course these are a treat...but everyone deserves abit a treat now and again...right?!


Ingredients

1 Box of cookie mix
1 Box of brownie mix
2 Packs of Oreos
2 Eggs
Some vegetable oil or flavourless oil

Method

Preheat your oven to 350F, 180C, gas mark 4. Line a baking tray with grease proof paper.


Follow the instructions on the cookie mix box & stir furiously till the cookie mixture comes together. You will need to add a little extra water and oil to what they suggest, this will keep the cookie moist as you will be baking it for longer than suggested. An extra tablespoon of each is perfect. Press the cookie dough into the tray, covering the bottom.


Cover the cookie layer with your Oreos, I love this part...plus there is always left over Oreos!



Mix up your brownie batter, sticking to the recipe on the box for this one and pour over your Oreos.


Cover and liberally smooth, then bake for 30mins.


Remove from the oven and leave to cool.


When its still a little wall, use the paper to lift your slab of goodness out of the tray and onto a chopping board. Use a large, sharp knife to cut it into pieces...large pieces!


Enjoy!!!









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