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Wednesday. Pancake Day, otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday, is the holiday before Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of Lent and in the past many people used to use this day to confess and be ‘shriven of their sins’. However, the holiday has since become a more popular and light-hearted celebration and is more commonly known as ‘pancake day’ – or in Liverpool, ‘Pancake Tuesday’. Many people enjoy this holiday and get involved by making, flipping and eating pancakes, of which can come in a variety of different shapes, sizes and flavours!
Dining out for Shrove Tuesday:
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he city is full of a variety of restaurants and bars to enjoy some of the finest foods while enjoying some quality time with friends or family, and in celebration of pancake day you can visit one of the cities favourite locations for a sweet or savoury pancake snack!
1.Moose Coffee, Liverpool
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ith three locations of the American inspired breakfast restaurant across Liverpool, you can take your pick on where to indulge in the finest pancake stacks this Shrove Tuesday. The classic American style pancakes are available, and with a choice of three different toppings to enjoy there is something for everyone to enjoy. Locations: Dale Street, Hope Street, Plaza 1821 (Princes Docks)
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hen many people think of dessert restaurants, Kaspas is one the first places that probably springs to mind. Despite the popular dessert shop being mostly known for their waffles and milkshake’s, the restaurant does offer crepes, which are very similar to traditional pancakes but thinner. So, if you prefer a lighter dessert then a crepe is the perfect style of pancake to enjoy on Tuesday and Kaspas offers a wide variety of toppings to suit the sweet or savoury fans’ tastebuds. Location: Crosshall Street, Liverpool
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MNL reporter DANNIELLE JONES rounds up some of the places and things you can do across the city in celebration of Shrove Tuesday
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inally, if you want to have a more luxurious sweet treat lunch date then heavenly desserts is the place to go. With the choice of eating in or dining from home, you can experience one of their famous waffles or crepes to celebrate pancake day.
Or, for a new spin you can test out one of their ‘croffles’ a cross over between a croissant and a waffle, which are served with a topping of your choice like chocolate sauce or raspberries to mark shrove Tuesday with a twist. Why not give it a go? Location: Strand Street, Liverpool
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