Oak Street Cafe
I've just spent a lovely afternoon tasting great food and wine in the company of Polly from Creative Tourist , Matt from Northern Quarter Manchester (both great sites to check out whether you're a local or visitor to the city) and fellow vegans Andrea of Chocolate and Beyond , Sophie of Hasta La Vegan and Sophia who organises the fabulous vegan Tuesdays at the Salford Arms . The venue was Oak Street Cafe in Manchester Craft and Design Centre . Owner Karen explained to us how with the exception of one or two dishes the food they serve is vegetarian with lots of it being suitable for vegan or gluten free diners. Chef Liz has been known to whip up dishes at short notice for visitors with multiple food allergies and they pride themselves on having something for everyone. The emphasis is on local, fresh and ethical fayre using suppliers such as Unicorn , Barbakan and Marble Beers . We started off with this flavourful tasting plate. The thai tomato soup tasted like the bes...