When The Martlet restaurant first opened within the historic Rochdale Town Hall last year, it was hailed for its importance in helping the town put itself on the culinary map. Within months of opening, the plan was starting to work with food critic Jay Rayner amongst those giving it top praise. The restaurant, led by Executive Chef Darren Parkinson, brings together Northern classics with a fine dining twist and by using local produce - think proper pies, flat iron steaks from local butchers, and ale-battered haddock served with 'Manchester's caviar' (mushy peas). I’ve actually been lucky enough to visit The...