ZACK HIPPS OPENS UNAPOLOGETICALLY MANC CAFE IN THE HEART OF THE NORTHERN QUARTER The latest addition to the Northern Quarter’s cafe scene is set to open this month, and the whole approach is bombastically Mancunian. Morning Glory (see what they did there?) is food creator Zack Hipps ‘love letter to Manchester’. Expect bees, brews and fully-loaded bagels. There’ll be baked goods from local bakers Vanilli's Cake Co. as well as pièce-de-résistance, the reinvented Manchester Tart - a much-overlooked local delicacy. It’s aimed at busy city workers and residents, with plenty of grab-and-go sustenance, but you can sit in and admire the bright yellow, foliage-filled decor too. Coffee is by Dark Arts and freshly prepared canned matcha is by The Matcha Kyoto, plus there are heaps of vegan options on food and drink. Open every day of the week from 8-4, this is one to add to your busy work day or lazy day off rotation. ....⁠ ⁠ ⏰ Opens Saturday 30 August, 8am 📍 Central Buildings, Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JQ 💰 Bakes from £2.50, Manchester tarts £5, bagels from £6

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Can you believe @TheCoopLive has been open for six months? If you didn't, you do now. To celebrate its unique partnership with the venue and mark the occassion @coopuk have enlisted The Bard of Salford himself. John Cooper Clarke (Co-oper, for these purposes perhaps?) is a literal living legend and walking archive of rock ‘n’ roll history. And he’s done what he’s done best, penning a poem titled ‘Proper Sound’, an ode to the Co-op and its namesake venue, and their special place in our city past and present. Keep an eye out for our full interview with the man himself next week.