Neil Sowerby Thereâs something comforting about a chef built along substantial lines. Spot a stick insect labouring over a hot stove and you wonder âIs he really tasting what heâs putting out? Does he enjoy ...
Reviews
Grado restores faith in the flavours of Spain
Lauren Coulman Clams with Fino sherry, anyone? Suckling pig and chorizo perhaps? How about a pistachio soufflé with black cherry ice cream? It all sounds pretty good to me, but not what we have traditionally ...
A taste of Campo Viejo at Evuna
Neil Sowerby Eight wines, eight dishes. Would they match? Neil Sowerby enjoys working that one out at Evuna when Campo Viejo comes to town... Strange bedfellows Evuna and Campo Viejo. The first is Manchesterâs premier ...
Obsidian is still going strong
Lisa Higginson Back on a balmy night in August, I sat snugly in a stylish leather booth in the bowels of Princess Street and ate plates of wonderful food. I subsequently beamed about stumbling on ...
Stock rises at The Market
Benedict Brader The Market Restaurant is 30 years old this year â a venerable institution in the constantly fluctuating history of the Northern Quarter. Step through the door and you are met by reminders of ...
Rhubarb flourishes on Burton Road
Ben Monk What image does rhubarb conjure up for you? A common sight in your dadâs vegetable garden, flamboyant leaves hiding red and green stalks? An ingredient in many a poor school pudding, often tart ...
Nutters scores in premier league
Neil Sowerby Wayne Rooney and Andrew Nutter are entwined in my brain. Former boy wonders on top of their game. Roo, a dead cert for Footballer of the Year, Nutters, the current Good Food Guide ...
Indulge in afternoon tea - Manchester style
Lauren Coulman âHow lovelyâ?, exclaimed my dad when I told him I was writing this feature. âI love afternoon teaâ?, was offered by my friend Hannah. A whole range of positive proclamations came forth when ...
Deep sea dining at Livebait
Jamie Rhodes As an avid lover of seafood, I felt it appropriate that my first review for Taste of Manchester should be a seafood restaurant by the name of Livebait. My partner and I arrived ...
Lunchtime revelations at Ramsons
Neil Sowerby visits Ramsons restaurant in Ramsbottom and finds the window display may have changed but the gourmet voyage of discovery inside is more delectable than ever. Selective quoting is the bane of many a ...