20 Stories Spinningfields BITE SIZED

next. The evening continued with celeriac cannelloni, pickled vegetables and a nduja foam, matched with a hearty red to take some of the heat out of the spicy dish. For our main, we had cod with a bacon jam and the creamiest mash we’d ever tasted, paired with another crisp white wine be fore cleansing our palates with a citrus, grapefruit and blood orange consommé.

Ever wondered what an arial view of Manchester’s skyline would look like whilst enjoying a fine dining experience? Well, stop wondering and take a trip to 20 Stories, like we did.

We sampled the five-course tasting menu with a wine paring chosen especially by the in-house sommelier. Upon being seated at a window-side table with a magnificent view of Manchester by twil ight, we were greeted with a glass of fizz and an amuse-bouche from our server for the evening.

The sommelier then talked us through our first white wine of the night, which paired fantastically with the hamachi ceviche topped with avocado, jalapeno and lemon verbena, each flavour complementing the

After a short break, dessert was delivered in the form of rich and tasty pineapple, teriyaki and white chocolate pastry. We left feeling very satisfied and well looked after by the incredibly attentive staff.

If you’re interested decadent dining whilst you fix your eyes on a five-star view of Manchester, be sure to visit 20 Stories for dinner and a cocktail or two. Tasting menus and wine pairings are available Monday to Thursday from 5:30pm and must be booked in advance.