Last night - Diecast with Finley.

Cancelled trains meant I had to drive Finn into Xavarian college in Rusholme. Which meant it'd be rude not to have a car picnic courtesy of Al Shamyat Syrian bakery.

In case you missed it, my latest review for Manchester’s Finest. Some Friday afternoon reading for you!

Fisherman: 'So rename angler fish and we'll sell more - No one will associate them with Giger-ish nightmares, man-trap mouths and creepy willo-the-wisp lures.'
Branding Agency: 'Gotcha, and you want any nice illustrative work to soften the packaging?'
Fisherman: 'Sure, why not.'

Loads of great places in here, do give it a read.

Awesome shot of Manchester's best tower cluster. (via Helen Davies Artist.)

Did Boris follow *any* of the rules and laws that he actually brought in?!

Here's something to gladden the heart of anyone in hospitality:

I'm currently ploughing through the huge 'Greater Manchester Leisure Visitor' report for 2023.

'The reliance on TripAdvisor for information has dropped from a high of 25% in 2018 to just 7% in 2023.'

'Industry figurehead' - I'll take that!
Thanks The Standard, thanks for inviting me CODE, and well done to all the amazing women on this year's list.