THE hangingditch Wine Fair is always one of the jolliest occasions in Manchester’s calendar. Sampling fine bottles in the Cathedral’s atmospheric confines is a harbinger of Christmas cheer. Since capacity has been shorn to 250 ...
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WIN: A Christmas Feast For Four at The River Bar and Grill
Christmas is fast approaching, and The Lowry Hotel’s River Bar and Grill is on hand to take the stress out of Christmas parties this year. Situated on the peaceful banks of the River Irwell, the ...
Lowry Hotel’s new chef Andrew Green unveils fresh-look local produce menu
THERE’S something definitely stirring in the kitchens of The Lowry Hotel, five-star contemporary hotel on the banks of the River Irwell. A new young executive chef is on board – Andrew Green (pictured above). Glossop ...
'Cartoons on Canvas at Artisan' – legend Tony Husband on show
TASTE of Manchester can’t believe there’s a more beloved cartoonist than Hyde-based Tony Husband. For a chance to see – and possibly buy – some of his most wry, rib-tickling cartoons check out Artisan, Living ...
Win afternoon tea for two at the deliciously different Tomfoolery at 34
TOMFOOLERY at 34, the unique bakery/cafe/burger restaurant with a difference on London Road, Alderley Edge, has wowed critics and customers alike, including Taste of Manchester, since its long-awaited launch this summer. Created by a collective ...
First look: Comptoir Libanais brings a taste of Lebanon to Spinningfields
TASTE of Manchester was lucky enough to enjoy a whirlwind tour of the colourful world of Comptoir Libanais’ London restaurants last month. The good new is that their new Manchester outlet looks even brighter, boasting ...
Manchester restaurants make The Times' Top 25 Coolest List
TWO Manchester restaurants have made Britain’s top 25 coolest restaurants list, published today in The Times. Both restaurants are (of course) based in the Northern Quarter - Tariff and Dale at number 14, and A ...
Vapiano gives away fresh herbs to promote its Corn Exchange launch
INTERNATIONAL Italian chain Vapiano opens in the Corn Exchange on November 27 but already they are handing Manchester a taste of the herbs they use by giving them away across the city. From Tuesday, November ...
Viva Italia! – sampling a sumptuous winter menu from San Carlo Cicchetti
CHESTNUTS, pumpkin, truffles – yes, it has to be Cicchetti celebrating the winter months with an eclectic small plate tour of Italy. An extensive preview of 10 dishes from the new menu, with prime ingredients ...
Countdown to the Christmas Markets – time to party on the streets of Manchester
DUST off your souvenir Glühwein cup (or more likely stump up the deposit dosh on a new one) and get down to Albert Square or the other Christmas market venues. TOM can almost smell the ...