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The Curry Mile is a nickname for the part of Wilmslow Road running through Rusholme in Manchester , England . The name is earned from the large number of South Asian Restaurant s along the road, thought to be the largest concentration outside of the Indian Subcontinent . Although less than a Mile the road boasts at least seventy restaurants, Take-away s and Kebab houses. UNIQUENESS What makes the Curry Mile different from other collections of Indian restaurants is that the streets are alive and populated well into the early hours of the morning. EID Considering the cultural niche, in the past there was a surprising lack of Asian diners in Rusholme, the majority being made up of students and white young professionals. However, over the last few years there has been a considerable increase in the number of Asian families visiting the area for meals. Each year, the Eid festival celebrations transform the Curry Mile into a night-time party, although sadly sometimes a small minority of festival goers have caused trouble and spoiled the colourful atmosphere. In recent years, police presence around the mile during this period has been high, and Zero-tolerance has become the strategy used for the disruptive youths. OTHER FEATURES Also situated along the mile are a variety of Asian fashion, grocery and music shops, and the flavour of Asian cultural influence permeates most enterprises. The traditional and relaxing pastime of smoking Sheesha (the Middle-Eastern water pipe) has seen popularity in the area. Sheesha holds a long and historic tradition in Arabia popular with royalty and public alike. Sheesha is available in many weird and wonderful flavours, from the usual apple and strawberry to coffee, chocolate and Coca Cola flavours. It is usually shared by a group of friends accompanied by mint tea, budget cider or poppers, popular amongst Mancunian youths. Rusholme also has several traditional English pubs along the curry mile, which cater to locals and university students including Hardy's Well, The Whitworth, The Huntsman Inn and The Clarence. These tend to have no Asian influence whatsoever, and stand out in stark contrast to the neighbouring buildings. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINK |
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