Author: Martin Moseley

Pop-up food and drink pairing venue Bitter Social is inviting guests to eat like a wiseguy at a Goodfellas-themed New Years’ Eve dinner. The evening is in homage to the classic film’s prison dinner scene, as Bitter Social is located on the first floor of Liverpool’s oldest prison in the city’s Ropewalks area. The 1990 movie starring Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta is considered one of the greatest films of all time, having been emulated and admired ever since its release. Guests can live like Goodfellas enjoying a three-course indulgent Italian feast within the walls of the former Bridewell…

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They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and its clear this ethos runs deep at Grand Central Food Bazaar’s breakfast offer CouCou Canard. Open from 7am daily CouCou Canard is serving up the tastiest breakfasts in the city. We checked out the menu at brunch time on Sunday, each ingredient is locally sourced and the attention to detail is notable. We started our morning with a coffee, my friend opted for a Soy Latte while I chose a Cappuccino, and both were delicious giving us a much needed caffeine boost while we checked out the food…

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The Middle east meets Bold Street – Kassap Meat House Liverpool’s trendy Bold Street adds Kassap Meat House to it’s ever growing restaurant repertoire, and Urbanista Magazine went along to sample their wares and just generally get in the thick of it. We rocked up on a Friday night and received a very warm welcome from the Kassap team. The restaurant is absolutely stunning and just a visit is an experience in itself, staff are eager to please and it was clear from the first moment that customer experience and service are of top priority. Kassap prides itself on its…

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George Michael tribute to play the impressive Grand Central Hall this Christmas Day. Do you really wanna know? That you can dine on Christmas Day and listen to the amazing Randall Butler as he plays tribute to the late great, George Michael. Grand Central Hall has recently undergone extensive refurbishment and will be providing a Champagne reception, 3 course Christmas meal with all the trimmings, and of course Randall, singing a repertoire of George classics. I knew you were waiting…for this! No need to have a little patience, book today at George Michael tribute Christmas Day

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Picture your stereotypical Irish pub, and then think again. With successful venues already in Southport and St. Helen’s, Punch Tarmey’s is recognisable across the North West and has recently added a third venue into the mix. As of August this year, Punch Tarmey’s Liverpool, the city’s largest Irish pub, launched in the Baltic Triangle, and has quickly become popular with locals and tourists alike. Putting a sophisticated twist on your traditional Irish pub, Punch Tarmey’s Liverpool is not only known for its live music events, live sports viewing and warm atmosphere, but it’s incredible food menu. Urbanista recently visited the…

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Stress, anxiety, depression, disconnectedness, chronic fatigue and pain, sleep problems, and emotional turbulence are but some of the symptoms associated with the ever-quickening pace of life and our resistance to it. This epoch of time was prophesied in ancient yogic texts. For over 30 years, Joe has been involved in helping individuals, through mindfulness meditation and certain yogic breathing techniques, to rediscover themselves and to help them back from the debilitating effects of stress, serious mental ill health and addiction in its various forms..He is an experienced community builder who has worked at grass roots level for a long time…

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Join RedHouse Originals from Monday 3rd at Buyers Club as they celebrate the launch of a fantastic new exhibition. RedHouse Originals Gallery offers original and limited edition prints by a host of international artists. They work with established and emerging artists to bring audiences the finest in Modern and Contemporary art. The exhibition is set to run from 3rdDecember – 23rdJanuary, and the collection promises to provide something for everyone. It includes brand new releases alongside classics from the archive, with several of the artists also being present for the launch. Featured artists include Stephen Fairey, Thomas James Butler, Candie…

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Champagne and Fromage have arrived in Liverpool, and a visit to this phenomenal eatery needs to be added to your Christmas night out schedule. Nestled in the right hand side of Liverpool’s cosiest food market, Grand Central Bazaar, Champagne and Fromage serves up a selection of grower champagne alongside a mouth-watering menu bursting with comfort food and winter warmers. We arrived on a cold Saturday evening and took a seat at the bar where founder Mark Cesereo who is leading the companies Northern expansion, was happy to share his knowledge on the menu and the history of the company. The…

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Scouse company Cane & Bean 1870 Cacao infused Rum has joined forces with HarrisWorks and Sass and Self Help at their event One Sacred Sunday being held at District in the Baltic triangle on Sunday 9th December. Cane & Bean use organic Cacao from the Theobroma tree, which translates to ‘Food of the Gods’. They source it from a farming cooperative in Peru, using the highest quality and rarest variety available. The 3 lads from Liverpool traveled the world in search of the perfect rum for their Cacao. A tough job, but someone’s gotta do it! The best they found…

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Jamaica Street just got cooler with the launch of Ditto Coffee. With an emphasis on quality coffee and Music, Ditto Coffee have come to Jamaica Street, with their array of delicious coffees, all served from their Marzocco coffee machine, as well as fresh food and cakes. Ditto is just a short walk from Liverpool One and in the Bohemiam Baltic triangle. The small, cosy, unit has a ‘Metropolitan inspired’ Wall of Fame featuring The Coral, Echo and the Bunnymen and some Ditto artists, such as Katie Mac, who wowed the crowds on their launch night. A library of musical books…

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