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HAPPY BIRTHDAY 20 STORIES – 114,265 DINERS WELCOMED IN FIRST YEAR

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 20 STORIES – 114,265 DINERS WELCOMED IN FIRST YEAR

FRESH from celebrating their first birthday – naturally with a swish party on their vertiginous rooftop terrace (there was even a magician) – it looks onwards and upwards for 20 Stories. Not that physically the ...

4 March 2019

Kala future now hangs on Gary Usher crowdfunding push

Kala future now hangs on Gary Usher crowdfunding  push

THE future of Kala, Gary Usher’s flagship restaurant project on King Street, now hangs on a Kickstarter campaign, commencing at 9pm on Monday, March 11. He has a week then to plug the £100,000 hole ...

4 March 2019

ALBERT’S DIDSBURY REVEALS OPENING DATE AND FIRST GLIMPSE OF NEW LOOK RESTAURANT AND BAR

ALBERT’S DIDSBURY REVEALS OPENING DATE AND FIRST GLIMPSE OF NEW LOOK RESTAURANT AND BAR

ALBERT’S Restaurant in West Didsbury has revealed its re-opening date as Friday, March 15, when they’ll throw open the doors with a completely new look. The restaurant has been closed since the beginning of January ...

4 March 2019

First look at Tre Ciccio, Ramsbottom

First look at Tre Ciccio, Ramsbottom

THE importance of steel girders and an abundance of pudding – first impressions of Tre Ciccio No3, which opens in Ramsbottom on Friday, March 1 after conquering lovers of Italian rustic food in both Altrincham ...

28 February 2019 by Neil Sowerby

British Pie Week – what a topping, filling wheeze

British Pie Week – what a topping, filling  wheeze

GUESS who were the creators of British Pie Week back in 2007? Jus-Rol with an obvious vested interest. This year this celebration of toothsome toppings and fillings runs between March 4 and 10. Randall & ...

28 February 2019 by Neil Sowerby

Shack take over the Blue Pig site with big plans

Shack take over the Blue Pig site with big plans

THERE’S new life being breathed into The Blue Pig, one of the casualties of bar operator MAD Ltd's liquidation last October. NQ bar/grill operator Shack is taking over the characterful High Street site from Friday, ...

27 February 2019

The People have chosen and the winner of Pizza Night Wine is…

The People have chosen and the winner of Pizza Night Wine is…

IN this democratic world where referendums can rule, People’s Choice Wine Awards are a natural progression from the rarefied prognoses of the industry experts. This unique, consumer-friendly competition is not quite a straightforward vote from ...

27 February 2019

Exciting new trading duo join the Hatch foodie family

Exciting new trading duo join the Hatch foodie family

THERE may yet be an icy backstop to the most glorious early spring in years, but let’s bask in the warm sun while it lasts – and welcome two newcomers to one of the of ...

27 February 2019

First look at Foodwell and Matthew Nutter’s vegan special menu

First look at Foodwell and Matthew Nutter’s vegan special menu

ONCE we’d heard former Allotment chef Matthew Nutter had been given free rein to create a vegan menu at Foodwell, Christian Coates’ ambitious new food, drink and wellness hub we couldn’t resist popping in for ...

27 February 2019 by Neil Sowerby

Indulge yourself at the Indigo – take a great value Afternoon Tea

Indulge yourself at the Indigo – take a great value Afternoon Tea

PROPER pastry chefs are to be treasured. When Andrew Green headed up the Lowry Hotel kitchens he had a pastry team to be reckoned with, creating perhaps the best afternoon tea in town. Now at ...

27 February 2019 by Neil Sowerby

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