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Tom Kerridge Pub in The Park is Knutsford’s big gain

Tom Kerridge Pub in The Park is Knutsford’s big gain

VEGANUARY, Dry January, it seems like so long ago now. Ditto celebrity chef Tom Kerridge frantically working the media to flog his low calorie diet primer, ‘Lose Weight for Good’, based on his own not ...

12 February 2018

WOOD’S HOT TICKET TO THE WORLD OF SPANISH CUISINE

WOOD’S HOT TICKET TO THE WORLD OF SPANISH CUISINE

NOT just a Masterchef but now a culinary Phileas Fogg, that’s Simon Wood, he of the eponymous restaurant down on First Street. No we don’t mean he’s endorsing the crisps brand – more excitingly embarking ...

9 February 2018

Cottonopolis’ Secret Supper event returns with a steampunk extravaganza

Cottonopolis’ Secret Supper event returns with a steampunk extravaganza

BACK in October, Cottonopolis invited folk to follow the fire and embark on a journey that would take them to a secret location to indulge in an eight-course dining experience. Following the success of the ...

9 February 2018

It’s not just Chinatown celebrating the Year of The Dog

It’s not just Chinatown celebrating the Year of The Dog

IT’S amazing how restaurants in a highly competitive environment latch on to trends. Veganuary was the biggest recent example. We reluctant flexitarians can all relax a bit now it’s over all… and there are lasting ...

9 February 2018 by Neil Sowerby

Valentine treats – aphrodisiac okra, art, wine, bling, a blind date and Spanking Roger

Valentine treats – aphrodisiac okra, art, wine, bling, a blind date and Spanking Roger

IT’S an odd coupling – Pancake Tuesday (Feb 13) segueing straight into Valentine’s Day (14th). You just worry if a preponderance of eggy batter on the eve of all things Lurve might have dyspeptic consequences ...

8 February 2018 by Neil Sowerby

Poles apart – why you should seek out the rustic delights of Platzki

Poles apart – why you should seek out the rustic delights of Platzki

WHAT’s the Polish for tumbleweed? The Poles are known as a fearless race but taking on a site on Deansgate Mews is a bold step for Lukasz Mazurek and Przemek Marcinkowski, the duo behind Platzki ...

7 February 2018 by Neil Sowerby

TURTLE BAY’S MARLEY MONTH WITH A VALENTINE SINGLETONS TWIST

TURTLE BAY’S MARLEY MONTH WITH A VALENTINE SINGLETONS TWIST

HAPPY birthday, Bob Marley. Born Nine Mile, Jamaica February 6, 1945. And Turtle Bay is devoting the whole month to celebrating the ultimate Reggae icon. The Caribbean restaurant and bar chain is offering 241 on ...

6 February 2018 by Neil Sowerby

Newcomer 20 Stories to host Too Many Critics charity dinner

Newcomer 20 Stories to host Too Many Critics charity dinner

IT’S a high end venue, in every sense, for this year’s Too Many Critics charity dinner, where food scribes don kitchen whites to raise cash for Action Against Hunger. The 2017 event at Iberica raised ...

2 February 2018

Let’s all rise up and celebrate Yorkshire Pudding Day

Let’s all rise up and celebrate Yorkshire Pudding Day

THE only good thing that came out of Yorkshire is the M62? Just Taste of Manchester’s little joke as we prepare to mark National Yorkshire Pudding Day this Sunday (Feb 4). What! For you every ...

2 February 2018 by Neil Sowerby

Right said Fred – First Dates star Sirieix headlines NRB debate

Right said Fred – First Dates star Sirieix headlines NRB debate

EASILY the most recognisable maître d’ in the country, Fred Sirieix will talk openly and honestly about the importance of front of house at the Bruntwood NRB Debate at Northern Restaurant & Bar on Tuesday ...

2 February 2018 by Neil Sowerby

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