It's been nearly two months since Manchester's restaurants were ordered to close their doors. The days of enjoying a meal out to celebrate a special occasion, or a casual bite to eat after work with friends, feel like a distant memory.
While lockdown restrictions have been eased slightly this week to allow us to take more exercise, and for certain shops like garden centres to reopen, it's going to be a while before hospitality is back in action.
Until then, there are still ways to enjoy food from your favourite restaurants and support the struggling businesses behind them.
Many are now offering delivery or collection services so you have a takeaway at home. Others have launched meal kits, so you can have a go at recreating their recipes in
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