Manchester - Capital of Football

[adrenachrome]

Manchester still doesn't have a Michelin starred restaurant. They are baffled.

They should be given one simply because they ARE the Capital of Football. It should go to Rusholme Chippy for their considerable Shawarma!

I am easily impressed, but I would give one to Akbar's behind the old Granada studio for their giant naan that comes hanging from a sort of hatstand

We used to have those in Balsall Heath in the 70s when the restaurants were called Sweet Shops.

[Brend'Watkins]

Manchester still doesn't have a Michelin starred restaurant. They are baffled.

They should be given one simply because they ARE the Capital of Football. It should go to Rusholme Chippy for their considerable Shawarma!

I am easily impressed, but I would give one to Akbar's behind the old Granada studio for their giant naan that comes hanging from a sort of hatstand

They were doing continental quilt sized Naans in Adil's on Stoney Lane back in the 80's. They were a thing of beauty.  They've gone a bit posher these days.  Still, glad to see the Mancs have upped their game in this respect even if it is 30 years later.

[Tony Erdington]

Manchester so much to answer for!

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

Manchester still doesn't have a Michelin starred restaurant. They are baffled.

Indeed.

Birmingham 5 Manchester 0 is the latest score on the Michelin Star scoreboard.

[Jimbo]

Manchester still doesn't have a Michelin starred restaurant. They are baffled.

Indeed.

Birmingham 5 Manchester 0 is the latest score on the Michelin Star scoreboard.

Er, it's 6-0 now.

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

Manchester still doesn't have a Michelin starred restaurant. They are baffled.

Indeed.

Birmingham 5 Manchester 0 is the latest score on the Michelin Star scoreboard.

Er, it's 6-0 now.

Turners, Simpsons, Purnell's, Carters, Adam's...which is the sixth?

[London Villan]

New one in Solihull, Peel's at Hampton Manor.

[damon loves JT]

Mancunians have no self awareness. That is their major flaw. Brummies are charming and self deprecating where Mancunians are brash and irritating.

They just don't get why anyone would think Manchester is shit.

[joe_c]

Manchester still doesn't have a Michelin starred restaurant. They are baffled.

Indeed.

Birmingham 5 Manchester 0 is the latest score on the Michelin Star scoreboard.

Er, it's 6-0 now.

Turners, Simpsons, Purnell's, Carters, Adam's...which is the sixth?

Mr Egg

[Ad@m]

The Beeb's entirely unbiased article on the matter:

'Snubbed City'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-37542370

Oh, and the Beeb have conveniently ignored Peels when begrudginlgy stating that Brum has 5 stars.  I'm sure they'd have done the same if Salford had got a star.

[Nev]

"Rivals" for Second City status?

Horse shit.

[AVH87]

Mancunians have no self awareness. That is their major flaw. Brummies are charming and self deprecating where Mancunians are brash and irritating.

They just don't get why anyone would think Manchester is shit.

I'm from Bham but have family up in the North West and I think Manchester is better. It has a better atmosphere, nightlife, and more of a thriving business culture in the centre than Brum does. That's without mentioning the two successful football teams and the extra trade for bars/hotels and the feelgood factor that brings.

[AV82EC]

Mancunians have no self awareness. That is their major flaw. Brummies are charming and self deprecating where Mancunians are brash and irritating.

They just don't get why anyone would think Manchester is shit.

I'm from Bham but have family up in the North West and I think Manchester is better. It has a better atmosphere, nightlife, and more of a thriving business culture in the centre than Brum does. That's without mentioning the two successful football teams and the extra trade for bars/hotels and the feelgood factor that brings.

Pulls up chair, grabs popcorn.....

[Smirker]

'Nightlife'

Atmosphere innit. And err, culture.

[rob_bridge]

Mancunians have no self awareness. That is their major flaw. Brummies are charming and self deprecating where Mancunians are brash and irritating.

They just don't get why anyone would think Manchester is shit.

Probably the most accurate penning on this site. Ever.