Yard & Coop Hanover Street, Liverpool Review by Matthew Smith Usually quality and quantity are mutually exclusive – by having one, you’d expect to sacrifice the other. Interestingly though, this isn’t the case at Hanover Street’s latest underground venue which prides itself on its 24-hour brined and buttermilk-coated chicken, made succulent by a secret ... Read More...
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Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre is to receive a 1940s makeover as part of a project celebrating its history. Heritage Lottery Funded initiative ‘Celebrating the Epstein’ will see the Hanover Street arts venue take a step back in time to become the original Cranes Theatre which occupied the site decades ago. The Epstein will ... Read More...
Best chicken wings in Liverpool Words by Matthew Smith Koop Bold Street & Aigburth Vale Whether ordering original or boneless, there is a wide range of spices to complement each serving of wings at Koop. The restaurant prides itself on its chicken which has been marinated in its patented secret sauce for 24 hours. There’s ... Read More...
Caribbean food in Liverpool: Top 3 hotspots Words by Matthew Smith Hang on to summer with this trio of cracking Caribbean eateries in Liverpool. Find out where to quench your thirst with a refreshing cocktail, how to fulfil your appetite for jerk dishes and where you can enjoy the delicacies of Caribbean ... Read More...
Busaba Eathai, Hanover Street, L1 Review by Hannah Fowler Reminiscing about my travels to Asia, I had high hopes for the new Busaba Eathai restaurant. Don’t let its modern interior fool you, Busaba has kept its menu authentic and vibrant, and has you dreaming of life on a hot Thai island. The eatery ... Read More...
Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre is celebrating its centenary this week after a local historian discovered details of the venue’s original opening. Over the years it had been reported that the Grade II-listed Hanover Street theatre first opened in 1913, however Dingle historian Philip Mayer has revealed it initially launched as Crane’s Concert ... Read More...
Wahaca College Lane, L1 Review by Lydia Connolly I imagine the vibrancy and energy I experienced as I entered Wahaca is akin to the pulsating hustle and bustle of real life Mexican street markets. Straying away from the rustic interiors favoured by other Mexican restaurants, Wahaca is modern, polished and bright. Glancing at the ... Read More...
A Grade-II* listed former bank on Ranelagh Street could be converted into a new city centre pub, under plans submitted to the council. If approved, the ‘Earl of Ranelagh’ will be housed in the old Santander bank opposite Liverpool Central station. The bank was closed in February 2014 and has laid ... Read More...
Liverpool’s Q-Park has launched a festive giveaway in the city. The international parking provider has teamed up with Warner Bros. to spread Christmas cheer and celebrate the release of British film ‘Get Santa’, and is giving £2,000 worth of festive presents to one winner. Customers at Liverpool’s Q-Park facilities at John Lewis, ... Read More...
Thai restaurant chain, Busaba Eathai is the latest in a line of new eateries planning to open up in Liverpool ONE. Described as a ‘modern Thai eatery’, the brand has secured Unit 2 of the former Stocktons Furniture store at 53-55 Hanover Street and has announced it will open during early ... Read More...