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First look at Fazenda – glam matching of Brazilian grills and fine wines

First look at Fazenda – glam matching of Brazilian grills and fine wines

By Neil Sowerby TASTE of Manchester had the good fortune to get a Taste of Brazil while enjoying a wine masterclass at the newly launched Fazenda Rodizio and Bar in Spinningfields. All the ingredients (primarily ...

7 November 2014

New winter menu at Northern Quarter's Blue Pig

New winter menu at Northern Quarter's Blue Pig

ATMOSPHERIC Northern Quarter haven The Blue Pig has launched a suitably pig-out winter menu Check out their New York Deli Burger, which overloads pastrami, salami, turkey, 8oz beef burger, Swiss cheese, beef tomato, lettuce, pickles ...

7 November 2014

Dockyard Two for old Spinningfields Cafe Rouge site

Dockyard Two for old Spinningfields Cafe Rouge site

TASTE of Manchester is thrilled that Spinningfields is finally fulfilling its potential as a place to eat out. The arrival of Brazilian churascurria Fazenda adds a further dimension (especially if you are a carnivore), but ...

7 November 2014

Hercules the bear on the door at revamped Southern Eleven

Hercules the bear on the door at revamped Southern Eleven

MANC BBQ pioneers Southern Eleven have reopened their Spinningfields restaurant after refurbishment, celebrating with a new seasonal menu and a lifesize bandana-toting front of house bear called Hercules. The decor is all rustic backwoods chic ...

7 November 2014

Bills and Red's True BBQ win gold

Bills and Red's True BBQ win gold

TWO dining chains with a Manchester presence scooped industry ‘Oscars’ in London. Casual dining concept Bill’s, which has an outlet on John Dalton Street, was named Best Overall Restaurant Operator at the 2014 R200 Awards, ...

7 November 2014

Ciao chic! City centre Gusto to open early December

Ciao chic! City centre Gusto to open early December

GUSTO will open in the city centre Manchester on Friday December 5 in the former Olive Press premises on Lloyd Street. It will offer a ‘high end Italian’ experience in the spectacular surroundings of Grade ...

6 November 2014

The Lowry Hotel Chef’s Grill Menu and Afternoon Tea Treats

The Lowry Hotel Chef’s Grill Menu and Afternoon Tea Treats

THE River Bar & Grill at The Lowry Hotel is offering a fantastic bargain Chef’s Grill Menu which is constantly evolving around the best-sourced British produce. Enjoy a three course meal for only £19.95 per ...

6 November 2014

Happy Birthday Pita Pit – From Its Loyal Punters

Happy Birthday Pita Pit – From Its Loyal Punters

AMAZINGLY Pita Pit is celebrating the first birthday of its arrival in Manchester – already the handy, healthy outlet in Piccadilly Place is something of an institution, deservedly shortlisted for Best Cheap Eats of the ...

6 November 2014

MANCHESTER’S £1MILLION PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT ‘SAKANA’ LAUNCHES IN STYLE

MANCHESTER’S £1MILLION PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT ‘SAKANA’ LAUNCHES IN STYLE

THE former Chicago Rock Café building has been at the heart of a £1million transformation, the result of which is Manchester’s newest and largest pan-Asian restaurant. ‘Sakana’, seating over 400 diners and employing almost 100 ...

31 October 2014

BADLY DRAWN BOY PLAYS UNANNOUNCED MINI GIG ON METROLINK TRAM


BADLY DRAWN BOY PLAYS UNANNOUNCED MINI GIG ON METROLINK TRAM


AS gig rehearsals go it was all a bit off the rails. Tram travellers on the 11.35am to MediaCityUK were treated to a promotional musical serenade from Badly Drawn Boy – ahead of his upcoming ...

31 October 2014

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