InsideTrack Ulster Tatler gives you our top picks for this month.
CHECK OUT They say that good things come to those who wait, by which token the new album from Belfast indie rock band The Minnows must be absolutely magnificent! Yes after 10 years, the band’s long awaited ‘Californian Poppy’ album is finally available to stream and download across all digital channels – with CDs on sale at www.minnowsband.com to cater for the traditionalists. The 10-track album was officially launched with a third single entitled ‘Where Have All The Good Times Gone?’, a typically heart-wrenching tale of lost love which is familiar territory for The Minnows, who describe themselves on social media as ‘Purveyors of Pop Rock Melancholy’. www.minnowsband.com
OUT AND ABOUT Belfast’s newest independent off licence has arrived on Lisburn Road. The Crafty Vintner has thousands of premium wines, craft beers and spirits available to shop in-store or online at thecraftyvintner.co.uk. As well as having standard delivery throughout the UK and Ireland, you can order a Click & Collect. Post-lockdown you will be able to enjoy all that the store has to offer, including the wine wall and sampling before you purchase in The Crafty Vintner Tasting Room. Within the tasting room there are state-of-the-art wine dispensing machines on display with 32 wines on rotation to sample by the glass in three different sizes. The Tasting Room is currently open for takeaway brunch and coffee. 705 Lisburn Road, Belfast
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EAT & DRINK Locos is a fabulous and funky new place in The Courtyard, Carrickfergus and it is calling out to all you foodies! Quickly becoming a favourite for the locals, Locos are serving up an extensive Mexican inspired menu, they are available for collection or delivery within the local area, and the fact they sold out on their first night tells you all you need to know! The menu includes Mexican favourites such as; burritos, burrito bowls, chimichangas, fajitas and Mexican dirty fries. Surrounded by the beautiful garden at The Courtyard and Marine Gardens park, there are plenty of places to take a seat and enjoy their freshly made fiesta. The Courtyard, 38 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus
