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 A colourful saree specialist |
Unit 17, Ifco Centre 54-56 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme Manchester M14 4BS United Kingdom |
This popular ethnic clothes shop is simply bursting with color when you walk in - and you'll always be greeted with a friendly smile and welcome. It stocks a large range of high quality sarees, suits, lehengahs and designer wear for women and you won't be disappointed as there are always plenty of bargains to be had throughout the year. They also do a fair range of men's and children's ethnic wear too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Irresistible breads from across Europe |
67-69 Manchester Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9PW United Kingdom +44 161 881 7053 |
It is difficult to avoid this delicatessen when passing through Chorlton. The irresistible aroma of fresh bread wafts through the air and entices you in. Barbakan specialise in baking continental breads on the premises every day, including Polish, Greek and Italian style loaves. The deli also tempts the customer with fine displays of exotic cheeses, meats, olives and other such delights. Better still, the staff themselves are both eccentric and dedicated, so every trip is an event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Finest fresh pasta and pesto |
56 Beech Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9EG United Kingdom +44 161 861 0357 |
An absolute must for pasta lovers from miles around, Buonissimo Deli make their own fresh tagliatelle and vermacelli in red, green and white. They also make the finest pesto (green and red) you're likely to taste this side of Turin. The owner of this long established, family-run business, Marcus, also offers home-made pasta sauces, top-quality cheeses, wines, Italian breads and a great selection of olives in various different marinades. In addition, delicious hot and cold sandwiches are available, made to order, at lunchtime. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly and wholesome |
64 Beech Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9EG United Kingdom +44 161 881 6399 |
Handy, friendly and welcoming, this shop has the reassuring look of a Victorian-style pharmacy and offers many traditional herbal remedies - they even have a regular visiting expert herbalist to offer advice and information. All your health food needs can also be taken care of here as they stock a good range of organic fresh fruit and vegetables and a fine selection of snacks such as vegan pies and pastries, which are available hot or cold. This is also the place to come if you are looking for accommodation in the area or local yoga classes as the shop windows are full of classified adverts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Funky out-of-town fashions |
93 Beech Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9EQ United Kingdom |
Jazz is a small, funky and extremely friendly men's and women's designer clothes shop. There is only one changing room at the back of the store, but that need not detract from the fact that Jazz has bags of personality and sells some very stylish and cutting-edge urban fashions. With one of the best ranges of Hooch tops, bottoms, jackets and accessories in the city, it is difficult to leave the place empty-handed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Thousands of Rare Records in Stock |
519 Wilbraham Rd Chorlton Manchester M21 0UF United Kingdom +44 161 860 4762 |
This is a bustling, crowded, mainly second-hand record shop with literally thousands of records in stock, covering just about every musical genre you can think of including rock and roll, jazz, punk, reggae and indie. They are also renowned as one of the country's major specialists in northern soul. Collector's items and rarities - from the 50s right up to the present day - are available, and competitive prices are paid for your unwanted vinyl and CDs. They can also provide a useful search service for that particularly elusive release. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish and chic designer names |
54 Beech Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9EG United Kingdom |
Initially trading in ladies fashions only, McQueen now sell a selection of extremely stylish menswear and some rather funky shoes from their low-key shop on the ever-popular Beech Road in Chorlton. Step inside and enjoy the warm, casual ambience created by the rich orange lighting and clever displays. A staunchly British designer clothes shop for the serious style guru, if you choose to shop here, it's important to make sure you have the budget to match. McQueen's deal in various pricey, independent fashion labels that would be difficult to find anywhere else in Manchester including, most notably - and perhaps appropriately - designs by Alexander McQueen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gourmet foods to eat in or out |
416 Wilbraham Road Chorlton Manchester M21 0SD United Kingdom +44 161 881 0202 |
Aimed firmly at the gourmet food lover, this urbane delicatessen and cafe-bar offers customers the opportunity to sample from an admirable range of specialist wines, coffees, cheeses, Italian pates and meats, either in its plush leather and marble surroundings or in the privacy of their own home. Try spicy fish cakes, various salads or a range of hot and cold sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, cakes and pastries. Organic cordials are served with sparking mineral water, all this and some of the best cappuccino in town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where Oasis used to shop |
177 Fog Lane Didsbury Manchester M20 6FJ United Kingdom +44 161 445 8697 |
This predominantly second-hand record, tape and CD store is a great place to search out those old vinyl albums. It is still possible to come across some bargain collector's items among their stock if you call in regularly enough. If you want to buy new instead, there are always plenty of chart and popular CDs available.The shop was apparently a haunt of the Gallagher brothers - mum still lives down the road - and is even mentioned in an early Oasis song. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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