okay i'll have a go at this since i started it, based on what i know already so will probably update it once i move to manc in a few months!
Hair: Joel @ Ethos hairdressers in Chorlton - my sister swears by him so when i was up last summer i had him cut my hair, i'll never go to anyone else now, top bloke, really friendly and great hair cut!
Sweet stuff: Viva in Sale for hot chocolate and tasty cakes! better and cheaper than McStarbucks and the like.
Records: i'd love to say Fat City Records is my fave record shop but sadly it shut down last year

but there' still a lot of record shops round the northern quarter worth a look in like Eastern Bloc, Picadilly Records and Vinyl Exchange (and another one i forget the name of sorry)
Shopping: i don't really enjoy shopping but Afflecks is always a good experience its full of unique shops and you never know what you might find! the northern quarter in general is great for shopping, there's loads of side streets to get lost in so you always come across some great little shops and cafes.
nature: Fletcher Moss is lovely and there's a cat that wanders about there too! there's some places to eat round the corner (one seafood, one steak) that i've always wanted to go in. if anyone's been let me know if they're any good

chorlton water park's good for a bike ride.
fish n chips: i have to say The Battered Cod because i'm biased
pub/bar: i don't know much about the pubs n bars in manchester, i prefer traditional-local pubs but don't know of any worth a mention since i don't live there! if anyone has any recommendations, in any area of the city, i'd love to know! i went to Odd Bar in the northern quarter once for something to eat, food was tasty and the staff were friendly, drink was a bit pricey though (but it was a double rum).
i'm struggling with this now so i'll leave it as it is for the moment!