We can learn a few things about Times restaurant critic Giles Coren from his recent review of the Dakota Grill at the Dakota Manchester hotel.
Giles, knapsack on his back, bravely ventured north last week, eating at the restaurant with Countdown presenter Anne Robinson, who had summoned him to appear in Dictionary Corner, and who stays at the Dakota while filming in MediaCity.
But let’s just say Giles got a bit distracted by some other stuff along the way.