Eat in Didsbury, Manchester

Hispi ★ 4.5

Gary Usher's Didsbury bistro is the southern outpost of his Sticky Walnut group in Manchester. Two-course set lunch at sixteen pounds, ambitious for price.

Signature: Gin-cured sea trout, Braised featherblade

Order: Set lunch with featherblade and the parkin pudding with butterscotch.

Tip: Sundays book out; mid-week is calmer and the kitchen serves the same menu.

Food Sorcery ★ 4.3

Manchester cookery school in Didsbury runs day classes on knife skills, Indian regional curries, sourdough breadmaking, pasta and Italian classics. Second venue at Deansgate Square.