Stockport Food Hall • Something For Everyone
Find out more about Stockport’s brand new food hall. With a wide range of food and drink this is not one to be missed.
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Stockport Makers Market
On the second Saturday of every month Stockport Makers Market sets up an artisan market displaying locally produce independent good!
Baekdu – Stockport’s Korean BBQ Restaurant
Baekdu
In awe of the recent Winter Olympics in South Korea – I was reminded of a restaurant that I recently became aware of.
It goes by the name of Baekdu (a North Korean mountain).
The restaurant is oddly located in what appears to be an old pub style building just off Lords Street. I cant imagine it’s the footfall that brings the diners in; however, there is a public car park opposite which is incredibly convenient.
The restaurant, it its own words, labels itself as Korean BBQ.
The concept is based around charcoal fire pits that are set within the tables. Each table has its own pit that the chefs use to grill, BBQ and cook your food right in front of you.
After some contemplation I opted to order the spicy marinated chicken. In addition to this I selected the lettuce & spring onion side which the menu highly recommends. I am sooo glad I did this.
Once the chicken is grilled, the server places a curved lettuce leaf into a bowl, then adds some of the seasoned spring onion and finally takes the chicken off the grill and adds it to your already delightful looking salad.
As you can see from the photos below the lettuce is used as a kind of wrap. It is a little delicate to pick up but it creates a great authentic Korean dish that is full of flavour.
My visit to Baekdu was my first experience of Korean food, usually I am a little tentative because I worry about the chopsticks, how to navigate my way around the menu, and the pronunciation of some of the dishes.
Having said that the staff were very attentive, the menu had numbers which made it easier to order, and the BBQ you eat with your hands so it ticked off all my ignorant insecurities.
With all that in mind I had a great experience and would highly recommend a visit. Although, I believe they are closed for refurbishment from 11th of March to the 27th. Just a heads up.
Baekdu is another example of the Stockport food scene growing and diversifying; we just need to make sure that we give them our support and embrace the local.
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Hillgate Cakery
Cakes, brownies, cupcakes, peppermint tea and Dandelion and Burdock… Need we say more? Jump in and find out more.
Berretto Lounge – Stockport’s Newest Eatery
Casual, affordable, relaxed, modern – all words that resonate from the new restaurant in town the Berretto Lounge. Click in to find out more!
Stockport Indoor Market – Traditional Shopping
Stockport Indoor Market
The Stockport Indoor Market is one of the most iconic symbols of the historical Old Town district. The structure itself is a combination of elegantly painted wrought iron and large sections of glass. As you can see from the photo these large windows allow for the market to be a beacon of light and a hub for old fashioned conversation.
Within the market there are a number of different vendors selling all kinds of products. The options consist of: cheeses, wines, sweets, vegetables, fruits, cafes, cakes, toys, cards, collectibles and many more. It is more than possible to do your weekly shop here and if you do so I guarantee it will be a positive experience.
The market is made even better by the people within it, the sellers are real people who have a real passion for the products they are selling. The option to try products, discuss them, and really have a meaningful interaction is why this place appeals to me and many others.
Outside of the market hall there is separate vendors at the weekend adding to the array of choices. I would recommend following the market on Twitter to find out the different vendors on offer. This weekend was the Makers Market which brought together local entrepreneurs selling anything from gin distilled in Cheshire to handcrafted jewellery.
The Stockport Market needs more of us to visit to keep it alive – the cliche phrase ‘use it or lose it’ really describes the importance of using these historical spaces to keep them from fading into history. We highly recommend visiting soon so that you too can experience the authentic market atmosphere. Embrace the Local folks!
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