SHOW me the way to Amarillo. Taste of Manchester has decided to focus on just one contender in this years 100 Greatest Beers Fest at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival.
For the final week official brewery sponsors Thwaites have handed the drinking marquee over to Greater Manchesters finest independents one of the brightest of which is Radcliffes Brightside, who have produced an array of Manchester-themed ales, with appropriate labels designed by head brewer Neil Friedrich. Heres a swift taster...
B-Side, the newest beer, is our tribute to the Manchester music scene; Gridlock is a wink in the direction of Deansgate at rush hour; Manchester Skyline features an image of the skyline taken at night by a local photographer; The Mancunian pump clip was created by asking customers, friends and family to send us photos of themselves; Our Town is a collage of the famous street signs in the city.
All very laudably Manc, but the TOM favourite from Brightside is the Amarillo American Style IPA, last October awarded the SIBA North West Champion Beer at their festival. Its the first beer on draught at the new Wine and Wallop bar in Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, which opens on Thursday, September 25.
Roadrunner Yorkshire
Artisan pies with mash, onions, gravy and peas.
Odd Bar Manchester
Burgers, ham and halloumi, plus 12 hour braised pulled pork delights & Tampa style Cubanos from their mobile BBQ.
Fire and Salt Manchester
Marinated meats are slow-cooked over wood and charcoal in a hand-built smoker inspired by traditional Southern barbecue.
Bangers & Bacon
Sausage, bacon and mash with a twist and serious flavour.
Piggie Smalls Manchester
Handmade home-smoked hot dogs topped with pulled pork, smoked beef chilli, chilli jams and candied bacon.
Churros Susanna Birmingham
Authentic Spanish churros and chocolate. Vegan friendly, waffle style sticks served with a pot of warm dipping chocolate, sugar and cinnamon.
The Mac Factory London
Cheesy pasta based dishes from the heart of Camden Lock. Including truffled options.
Fire and Slice Stone
Wood-fired pizzas cooked in a clay oven from classic Margherita, made with mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil and The Bomba, with Calabrese Salami, fresh chillies and a secret spicy sauce.
Pancake Corner Manchester
A range of sweet and savoury crepes made fresh, in Manchester.
Tampopo
The spicy menu includes the best street food and signature dishes from across East Asia, faithful reproductions of classics free from gimmickry and interpretation.
Mei Mei London
Enjoy Chinese comfort food and the UK's first Jian Bing Chinese crepes, flipped fresh to order, filled with fresh herbs, veg, blended Chinese sauces and roasted meats in homemade marinades.
Spilt Milk Chorlton
Enjoy proper coffee and a full hot drinks menu including innovative hot chocolates, choice of teas and flavoured syrups plus homemade cakes and filled, freshly toasted bagels.
Viet Shack Manchester
This MFDF Awards shortlistee sells the freshest Vietnamese-inspired wraps, baguettes and coolers.