I'm horrifed at the idea of that, Mr Piiss. Those "Local Celeb" t-shirts are meant to be ironic!

Anyone ever tried that Ego place in Stockton Heath? Have a few friends always going on about it but never bothered myself. Donatello's is awful, been a few times and never cleared half my plate. Tried a place in Culcheth once, I can't remember the name but it was very average given the prices.

Ego, started off quite well. Don't rate it any more. I assume the Italian in Culcheth is Sopranos, to describe it as average would be kind.

I have always found the service hideously slow and surly in Ego. We are going there for a Christmas party night thing. Not especially looking forward to that.

What's Duck Egg Bleu like?

Only made the solitary visit, on a work type thing. Menu was pretty good, quite interesting. Service was reasonably okay.

Indeed, I was very disappointed when we went.

What are the better Italians in Manchester? Pretty much near any of the train stations would do me well.

Can't give you a personal recommendation, as I have never eaten Italian in Manchester, but a mate swears by San Carlo. It is located down the side of Kendals. Ten minute walk from Oxford Road or Deansgate.

Fairymuff. Might seem a bit mad but I'm a real fan of American style food (not TGIs or anything like that), generally places where you can get a good burger/steak and a good milkshake. My 'piece' loves nothing more than having a steak and 'fries' when we go out for food, but I really can't stand the places like TGIs or the Exchange bar and grill. Anywhere in Warrington you know of that offers the Jack Rabbit Slim's experience?

Two places - both in Lymm that are superb

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Never had a bad meal - or service from either. Ok they're a bit out of the way, but well worth it.

One of the best places for a steak in manchester is grill on the alley just off deansgate, had a T bone and was one of the best steaks ive ever had. Even better than gauchos.

Ive been before and its really nice. I knew one of the junior chefs there, he cooked my tea all the way through uni and it was a treat!

If you want to get out of the marriage then take her to lakilla in orford!

ha ha, the la la lakilla

Tried Ego in Stockton Heath last night (wasn't my choice, t'was an invite). I thought it was OK without being spectacular. The girl that serves us was really nice and got everything bang on, the food I had was decent but lacked a bit of flavour. I ended up asking for some aioli sauce in the end to add to it. I'd probably go again if I was asked, but I wouldn't recommend it as a great restaurant, it's only decent IMO, but I don't have much experience in the restaurant scene.

I went last month and thought the same really. They must be struggling as they send me an email about getting a third off at least twice a week!