The Alan ( Manchester)

[Harters (John Hartley - a culinary patriot, cooking and eating in northwest England)]

FWIW, Iain Thomas, who was chef at The Alan when Emlyn went is now knocking out damn good grub at The Pearl in Prestwich

[Prestwich, Greater Manchester] The Pearl

The Pearl has been on our “to try” list for so long I can’t remember where we first heard about it. It’s a bit of a schlep for us from the other side of the metro area – we haven’t been to Prestwich since the late, lamented Aumbry closed back in 2015. Located in a converted computer repair shop on Prestwich’s main drag, the Pearl describes itself as a “British Dining Room”. But, as you walk in, you might think you’ve been transported to one of those small back-street bistros you find in a small …