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There’s a new Italian Christmas Market in Manchester selling pizza, pasta and mulled wine
There’s a new Christmas market in town…
As the festive season gets into full swing, Manchester has gained the unlikely addition of an authentic Italian Christmas Market, and it is the thing of dreams.
Now, Italian Christmas Markets do things a little differently to the typical German-style markets we’ve become so accustomed to; instead of bratwursts and spiced cider, the Christmas Markets over in Italy boast a selection of tasty pastries, traditional cookies, fresh pasta and, of course, their finest regional wines.
So we can expect some fantastic things from Manchester’s new Italian Christmas Market, which has come courtesy of a collaboration between local Italian restaurant Salvi’s and contemporary neighbourhood Deansgate Square.
The unique markets have come as the family-run restaurant prepare the launch of its own eclectic food hub, which is billed to open at Deansgate Square in the new year.
Salvi’s
Salvi’s
So, what can we expect from Manchester’s Italian Christmas Market?
The markets, which opened over the weekend and will run until December 22nd, are serving up the very best in authentic Italian food and drink from a two-tipi hub, four festive huts and a cosy fire-pit with complimentary blankets.
Also on the bill is a number of DJs, live music, entertainment, Christmas gifts, hampers, panettone and tiramisu making workshops, kids events, and plenty of other exciting seasonal extras.
There is also the Aperol and Campari Bar, which is serving up a number of unconventional festive tipples such as a Hot Mulled Negroni, a Fig Negroni, Aperol Spritz (obviously) and Vin Brule, a special mulled wine hailing from Piemonte, a northern region at the foot of the Italian Alps.
On the food side of things, guests will be able to indulge in a selection of Salvi’s finest Italian street food, such as freshly baked pizza, pasta and sweet treats like soffietti. There will also be hampers, panettone cakes, oils, pasta, aprons, pasta sauces, cheese, salamis and limoncello up for grabs, too.
Salvi’s
Salvis
There will also be live music every Thursday and Sunday, DJs every Friday and Sunday, lots of events with music and entertainment, interactive workshops including panettone and tiramisu making, and a variety of kids and family-friendly classes that will be announced by Salvi’s very soon.
Salvi’s owner Maurizio Cecco said on the new markets: “We are so excited to be involved in the Christmas market at Deansgate Square; with our new venue opening there in early 2022 we want to create an authentic Italian festive wonderland for customers old and new.
“Come along for food, drinks, dancing, or just a chat if you’re passing… The Salvi’s door is always open.”
The Italian Christmas Markets are open at Deansgate Square now. Head over to the Salvi’s Instagram page for news and updates.
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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season
Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.
Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.
There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.
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Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.
Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.
A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.
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Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.
“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.
“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”
Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.
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Boom Battle Bar: Ultimate games destination for perfect birthday, stag do or work party
Boom Battle Bar has got it all!
If you’re stuck for somewhere to go this Christmas party season, or for any birthday, stag or hen do, or even a regular weekend with your mates, we’ve got the perfect spot.
Boom Battle Bar is a massive games bar in the Printworks, with axe throwing (£45 – £80), shuffleboard (£15 – £25), augmented reality darts (£40 per lane), beer/prosecco pong (£30 per table), and even karaoke booths (£6 – £9 per person).
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They also do a bottomless brunch at weekends, alongside a street food offering, including halloumi fries, parmesan and truffle mac and cheese bites, chicken tenders, wings, loaded bacon parmesan fries and dirty BBQ loaded fries.
There’s an impressive array of drinks as well, with cocktails like the Basic B*tch, Honey It’s Time To Party, and GOAT Punch, as well as plenty of beer, wine and even big sharers.
Get yourself booked in HERE.
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The Cube Live adds three exciting new games for the perfect team day out
Everything you need for an incredible day out
Urban Playground has taken things to the next level, revealing three brand new games for thrill-seekers to sink their teeth into.
The Manchester Arndale entertainment venue, which is already home to an impressive array of games, has added even more fun to the line up.
From mini golf to arcade games and loads of food and drink, Urban Playground has everything you need for an incredible day out.
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They’ve now added three new games to The Cube Live experience, ahead of the upcoming Christmas party season.
‘Pass’, ‘Exit’ and ‘Locate’ are the three new nail-bitingly tense games, and you’ll recognise them all from TV.
In Pass, two players rapidly weave a foam brick back and forth between free-standing poles, avoiding knocking the poles over as they go – requiring agility and great communication.
Exit sees two players work together manoeuvring a ball out of a maze testing their patience to the max.
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Lastly, Locate is a single player game where players must memorise an illuminated white square’s location, before placing a block on it while blindfolded.
They’re all deceptively straightforward, while also fiendishly addictive, and perfect for a team day out.
Get booked in HERE to try the new games for yourself.
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