For the alternative Valentine’s Day, don’t confess your love over discount wine and a rollie. Instead, check out our list of the best places for romantic tipples across the city. 

In this week’s food and drink section, the theme has been ‘style over substance’. With this theme in mind, Ry Jackson criticizes Manchester’s The Ivy on account of it’s ‘deplorable airplane food’ and forgettable service

Contributor Ry Jackson introduces you to the newest Bistrotheque venture on Ducie Street: Cultureplex

Perhaps you’re getting bored of Spoons breakfasts and feel like a venture out… Read more to explore Manchester’s breakfast spots

From procrastination to pro-caffeination, writer Ry Jackson gives you the low down on some of Manchester’s best spots to get your work done