Since leaving home I've lived in a few different cities, and while there's many things I hate about moving (mainly having to leave friends), one of the best things about moving to a new city is getting to explore & discover new favourite places. We (my husband & I) have been living in Liverpool for around 6 months, so here is a round-up of the gems we've found so far...
Farmers market - Lark Lane
The farmer's market is held on 4th Saturday of every month, with all stall owners coming from within a 100 mile radius. There's an impressive array of stalls selling delectable cakes; fresh fruit and veg; jams, chutneys & dipping sauces; freshly baked breads; and local eggs, poultry and meat.
This week I was sadly beaten out of the last focaccia, but we did manage to buy a haggis and neep i.e. turnip (for Burn's night), a delicious arrabiata sauce, goats cheese, and a chocolate eclair that was consumed on the walk home. Yum.
Moon & Pea - Lark Lane
My first visit to the Moon & Pea was when John & I were in Liverpool for the day viewing houses (which was actually only my second time in Liverpool, ever.) We had heard Lark Lane had good cafes, and since we were near, decided to wander down and found ourselves in the Moon & Pea. Since then, the rest is history. I have loved pretty much everything I've ordered there, but particularly recommend trying the: pea breakfast (just the right size & assortment of fried breakfast items in my opinion), belgian waffles with fresh fruit, freshly squeezed orange juice (yes, they have one of those cool machines!) and the caramel chocolate cheesecake. They also have acoustic nights on a Wednesday and Sunday, which make a lovely date night but can be very busy so you're best to book a table.
Onion Deli - Aigburth Road
This deli is very conveniently (or dangerously) less than 5 minutes walk from our house. It has a very impressive deli counter, delicious sandwiches & wraps, homemade cakes and freshly baked bread to buy. It offers a nice sit-in area but often, since I can get my cup of tea for free at home, I'll take my food and run.
Moose Coffee - Dale Street
This quirky american cafe does the best pancakes you will ever try! My favourite order is blueberry pancakes with a side of bacon, mmm... The decor in here is really fun too, with lots of famous portraits with the heads replaced by mooses (meese?) and a proper old-school cash register. One warning: a reliable source says some of the savoury dishes are a bit mustard heavy, so if you're not a fan, beware.
An honourable mention must go to FACT, which is an independent cinema, art gallery and bar. This cinema has a really good student membership that's £10 for the year, which gives you 2 free tickets when you first sign up, then you £2 off every ticket after. We went to see 'Inside Llewyn Davis', I loved the music in the film, and cinema itself - it reminds me of the DCA (one of my favourite spots in Dundee).
What are your favourite spots in your city?
Fi x
What are your favourite spots in your city?
Fi x
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