Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Actually will be there from 19am, on the grounds that that is when they open! 000
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 28/03/2026I'll be at Grace and James in Kings Heath tomorrow from 9am to 5pm selling my family's delicious Panettone. This year, I am also selling them by the slice! 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 13/01/2026I still fundamentally disagree with the opinion that the speed chosen was over the top. As someone who took the train from Birmingham to Copenhagen last summer, those 30 minutes saved, if repeated on the German lines, would make a massive difference to total journey time. 180
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 28/12/2025Tell me you've never had a really good Panettone without telling me you've never had a really good Panettone... 000
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 20/12/2025I'll be there from 1130 to 4pm-ish tomorrow (Sunday 21st). I only have 1 Almond and 15 Apricot Panettone left, and about 10 jars each of the fabulous Gianduja, and White Chocolate Pistachio sauces. 000
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 20/12/2025I will be at Grace and James in Kings Heath this weekend, 10-5, with fabulous panettone! Come along and say hi, try a sample, and discover how you can level-up your Xmas. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Another heads up, I will be at Grace and James in Kings Heath from 11-3 tomorrow (29th November) giving out free samples of our fabulous panettone. If you're around, please come and say hi and try some! 000
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Heads up, pre-orders for our fantastic panettone ends this Wednesday evening. I will be buying extra to sell after that, but the price will go up, thanks to a brutal exchange rate. manzotti-panettoni.co.ukmanzotti-panettoni.co.ukManzotti PanettoniManzotti Panettoni 010
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 30/08/2025Having spent 50 hours in København, we're now on the train to Hamburg, which is a significantly nicer train than the one that did the reverse journey! 120
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 30/08/2025Sorry, was too busy having fun to post everything in here as well as Instagram! If you're desperate to see what we got up to in the last week, it's here: www.instagram.com/paulmanzottiinstagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 21/08/2025What drives me mad about noisy vehicles is that these people are literally advertising that they are going to drive illegally (even discounting the illegal exhausts). So, why aren't the police taking the easy wins being handed to them on a plate? Seizr and crush the lot of them. 130
Reposted by Paul ManzottiVision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 20/08/2025It was awesome collaborating with @tomflood.bsky.social on this project. So cool to see this up! 424671
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 21/08/2025I forgot to post this shot of sunset from the København to Oslo ferry a couple of days ago, and it seems too nice not to! 110
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Just one of the many plates of food I ate at the breakfast buffet this morning! A definite improvement in quality compared to the buffet on the ferry yesterday. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Got up reasonably early and headed out for a pre-breakfast 10k run. Claire wanted to see this light installation, which did mean we had about 180m of hill to get up, which was interesting! Did get some lovely views of Oslo though. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 21/08/2025One of the things on our to do list in Oslo was to recreate photos from our last trip here in 2018. This park was on our way back from dinner, so we had to stop off. 200
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 21/08/2025The first place Daisy requested we re-visit was San Francisco Bread Bowl. Glad to say it's as good as I remember! Rather than ordering 2 bread bowls each, we got refills. Both the Baja Chicken and BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese were delicious. Pudding was an amazing cookie ice cream sandwich. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 21/08/2025I'm not the only one getting strong New Street Signal Box vibes from the Munch Museum, am I? 220
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Wandered back to the waterfront and climbed the impressive opera house. Interesting to see the Munch Museum, as they were constructing it when we were here 7 years ago. Had to put our feet in the water at the harbour. It was definitely fresh, not sure about swimming in it when we go to the sauna! 110
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Decided to partake in the ship breakfast buffet, aiming to eat enough to not need lunch; I think I managed it, but I'm not sure about the rest of the family! (I had way more than I photographed) Walked the 3k to our hotel, dumped our luggage in the baggage area, and had a coffee at Tim Wendelboe. 110
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 20/08/2025After a refreshingly good night's sleep, we've awoken to clear blue skies and the sun shining over the fjord! #flightfree 120
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025We had one final wander around the centre of København, before making our way to the terminal for the next leg of our #flightfree holiday; the overnight ferry to Oslo. See ya, København, until next... er, week. 110
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025When we told the kids we were stopping in Copenhagen, Daisy requested we go to Poulette again. Who was I to say no? Lucked out with no queue, I ordered both the Fried Chicken bum and the Mapu Tofu bun, with fried. Both were fabulous, I possibly preferred the Mapu Tofu, but it was close! 110
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025At Hart Bageri again, had a Cinnamon Twist and a Spandauer. This was a good move, the twist was even better than the Cardamom Croissant, a lovely touch of the salt in the base elevating the flavour. And custard is always going to work in a pastry for me. Post check out, we wandered the harbour. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025After a good night's sleep, headed out early for an easy run. Whilst I expected to see the concrete elefants at the old Carlsberg brewery, seeing real ones at the back of the zoo was a real bonus! Hit the hotel gym for a workout, then jumped on bikes to get breakfast. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025All in all, it was as good as we remembered it being three years ago, and well worth the return visit. We were feeling cycled out for the day, so took a leisurely walk back to the hotel, stopping at reception to get a fan to make up for the lack of air con. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Then, finally, Korean Fried Chicken, which was awesome! It had a decent kick, too. Then, as if they knew we were going to be there, Sticky Toffee Pudding was on the menu. It passed the test. I particularly liked the brandy sauce they poured over it in addition to the toffee sauce. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Next up, Grilled Hake in a Spicy Tomato Sauce, which was expertly cooked and tasty as hell. This was followed by Grilled Pork Neck in a spicy plum sauce, which again hit the spot. Mushroom Coconut Sticky Rice did exactly what it said on the tin. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Next up was some extremely good kimchi, followed by Grilled Corn on Creamed Beans with Steamed Buns. Again, so much flavour! Panko-coated Aubergine with a spicy peanut sauce kept the quality level high. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Dinnertime saw us cycle up to Propaganda, a cracking restaurant we visited on our last trip 3 years ago. We started with a glass of Muri, a fermented rice drink, and it was delicious. The first dish put was a Cold Noodle Salad with charred Cucumber and Pecorino, and it was a flavour bomb! 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Had to take a diversion home from the beach to see a troll! 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 18/08/2025A nice 8k cycle down down Amager Strand Beach. Blisteringly hot in the sun, but look at that view of *the* bridge! 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Lunch was at La Tre Vietnamese Street Kitchen, for their delicious Bàhn Mì. Daisy had the Chicken, whilst the rest of us had the Beef Lemongrass. So good. Their home-made Kombucha was mighty fine, too. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 18/08/2025When we were in København for 9 days in 2022, we used monthly Donkey Republic passes. It was great value. It wouldn't be this time, but they now do day passes. We signed up and cycled to town for lunch. One big development is that the bikes now have SEVEN gears! That'd be so useful in Birmingham! 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 18/08/2025After a total lack of sleep (was too hot), went out for a pre-breakfast 10k run around Copenhagen. It was a gloriously sunny morning, so everything looked good! Finished at Hart Bageri for their amazing Cardamom Croissant and a cheeky half a brown butter chocolate chip cookie. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 18/08/2025We were a little full after that feast from Warpigs, so we decided to talk a long walk home. As much as it doesn't appeal to me as an amusement park, Tivoli Gardens does look rather magical in the dark! And I always think that the harbour looks magical with lights reflecting on the water. 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 18/08/2025After checking in to our hotel, we moseyed on over to Warpigs, a micro-brewery and BBQ Smokehouse, where we grabbed a sharing tray for 4. Excellent food and a warm re-introduction to København. 120
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Hands up which idiot left his laptop charger and euro plug adaptor on the Hamburg train earlier today? 🤦 Let's see if the @deutschebahn.com loat and found service can work its magic! 110
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Luckily (or maybe because it was a Saturday), traffic was pretty light on our routes, so it wasn't bad. But, still, it felt like it could be so much better. Probably didn't help knowing the standard of cycling infrastructure we're heading to in Copenhagen! 120
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025However, the cycling infrastructure in Köln is, well, it isn't decent. We only encountered painted cycle lanes (that often went from a full lane width to less than a metre past parked cars) and shared paths. Google Maps routing us through the rammed main shopping area didn't help! 110
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025I meant to say earlier, the bike scheme in Köln is pretty damned good. You use the nextbike app which allows you to rent 4 bikes at a time. As a family that has six train company apps installed with my login so that everyone can get their own train tickets into Google Wallet, this was a relief! 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025By drinks, they meant hot drinks. In a carriage with broken air con. Luckily, we're British, so the idea of having a cup of tea even in this stifling train is OK. Apparently on track to arrive in Copenhagen on time. 75 minutes to go! 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025This EuroCity train to Copenhagen is a real step down from the German ICE trains; the air con doesn't work very well, there are only two second class carriages with power sockets, and no catering facilities. Apparently, a 7-11 employee will board at the next station with some drinks to sell! 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Glad it's providing others some interest, too! I am definitely enjoying the trip, splitting the journey into distinct segments has really helped. Having had a really fun day in Köln yesterday has made it easier to deal with any issues today. 010
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025We have left Hamburg! 20 minutes late, in the end, though they expect us to be only 6 minutes late leaving from the next station. Second train snack from Bastian's Bakery, this plum, apple, and almond flour delight! 110
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Thankfully, the train didn't lose any more time, so we rolled into Hamburg 23 minutes late. The Copenhagen train was already waiting for us, but we'll be leaving 15 minutes late as we have to wait for another late-running Deutsche Bahn service. 🤦 210
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025The fourth train of our trip arrived 10 minutes late, but a Brezel from Bastian's Bakery made up for it. Train lunch of Currywurst and Chips with a buttered Brezel was tasty. Train now 23 minutes late, which I guess is one way to make the 40 minute gap between our trains shorter! 100
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025It still baffles me that this hasn't spread around the world, it's such an ingenious solution! Certainly better than Birmingham City Council's solution of shutting the cycle lane for 3 years and providing real poor diversions. 130
Paul Manzotti @manzanotti.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Ooh, a foodie tour of Brum? Now that sounds like a good idea, if a challenge to fit everything in! 😁 010