Cat: One of my favorite memories with Richard is going to the Christmas market for the first time with him in Manchester. I had never been to a Christmas market before, and I felt like our relationship was really blossoming into something quite serious at that point. It was a really special Christmas. 🙂
Richard:Â Hmmm, that’s a difficult one. I think the first time we visited London together and stayed in Grosvenor House on Park Lane. We had a really nice time and personally made me realise that me and Cat are in it for the long haul and a good life was on the horizon.
I wish I could have continued blogging while I was in Manchester, but unfortunately, the Word Press app on my phone was acting up way too much. So, now that I’m back in London and on my laptop, I can blog again without any issues!
On my second day in Manchester, I went to the movies and saw Foxcatcher. I thought the movie was really great. I’m not surprised that Steve Carrell and Mark Ruffalo got nominated for Oscars. Their performances, although very different, were genuine and multifaceted. I think Bennett Miller really created a moving piece that is an interesting study on masculinity, family, sport and America.
But after such an intense movie, I had to lighten up the day. So, it was another day of walking around the city and eating some good food! I grabbed lunch at Brew Dog.
Oh, you know, just a reindeer chilling out with all of us at Brew Dog.
I had wings with their South Carolina mustard sauce. It was delicious! I had never tried a mustard-based sauce on wings. It was great to try something new!
Brew Dog is really known for its beer. I tried its Punk IPA (India Pale Ale), and it was delicious! Richard tried its Hardcore IPA. Both were really good!
Brew Dog’s Punk IPA on the left. Brew Dog’s Hardcore IPA on the right. Both were wonderful!
Also, if you ever wanted to know more about brewing beer, Brew Dog has this wonderful infographic on everything hops!
After walking around town all afternoon, I had worked up an appetite and decided to go to one of my favorite, if not my favorite spot in Manchester: Mud Crab Cafe.
If any of you ever visit Manchester or live in Manchester, I highly suggest taking the tram to Didsbury Village or the bus to West Didsbury and try this place out! The drinks, the food, the vibe, everything about this place hits the spot for me!
Mud Crab’s perfect Long Island Iced Teas – perfectly mixedThe Main Event: Mud Crab’s 2nd Best Cheeseburger with Chicken Salt Fries. My all-time favorite!
On my third and last day in Manchester, I didn’t take that many photos mainly because I just wanted to soak everything in. Manchester is the city where I really grew up. I learned a lot not just academically but also about myself. I will be forever grateful to that city for everything it has given me.
Oh, I know, that sounds so sappy, but it’s the truth! I’m not ashamed to admit it.
I hope you guys had a lovely start to your week! We made it past hump day, and the weekend is so close!
I lived in this city for a year, and I have so many amazing memories from my experience here. So, I decided to visit it for the next few days.
After I arrived, I went to lunch at The Alto Bar at The Raddison Blu. At The Alto Bar, you choose from either a steak or a lobster.
I chose the lobster. It’s my favorite! The lobster came with unlimited fries and a salad. As you can see, I clearly loved the salad! The salad was so amazing that I had to have seconds. It was mixed leaves, croutons, sunflower seeds, a sprinkle of Parmesan and a light house dressing. Just writing about it again makes me want to have thirds!
Then, I walked all around town. It was so nice to see that some of my old favorite places are still around, but it was also good to see new places that have been built over the last couple years. I didn’t take too many pictures because I was soaking it all in.
For dinner, I went to The Font. During my first week here, a guy asked me out for dinner and drinks at this place.
These amazing drinks are called Zombies!
Everyone, this is Richard!
It turned out not to be a one date fluke. So here we are, recreating our first date, toasting to the past 2 years and the future.
We’re also toasting to you guys! Thank you so much for the follows and likes in the first few weeks of my blog. Thank you for allowing me to share a slice or two of my life with you.
Slice of Life 