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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

Sweet Home for Alabama’s – the city’s best brunch brunch?

Sweet Home for Alabama’s – the city’s best brunch brunch?

WE only meant to pop in to Alabama’s All American Eatery to check out what’s in store there for Pancake Tuesday. Because if there’s one place in town where you’re guaranteed a substantial wedge of ...

27 February 2019 by Neil Sowerby

You’ve seen the light, now taste the dusk at Simon Buckley’s fabulous festival

You’ve seen the light, now taste the dusk at Simon Buckley’s fabulous festival

IT seems like a dream team-up – Not Quite Light with Into The Gathering Dusk. Simon Buckley’s festival extension of his photo project hosts a contender for most illuminating cocktail offering around. The Salford-based Not ...

27 February 2019 by Neil Sowerby

March 13 launch date for Trove Ancoats offshoot Erst

March 13 launch date for Trove Ancoats offshoot Erst

AUTUMN was originally penned in as launch time for Erst, offshoot of and neighbour to Trove in Ancoats’ Sawmill Court development. After a few minor hiccups it will finally be up and running from Wednesday, ...

24 February 2019

Adolfus brings a Caribbean vibe to the laidback Hare on The Hill

Adolfus brings a Caribbean vibe to the laidback Hare on The Hill

STAR attraction at Rochdale Food & Drink Festival is invariably Andrew Nutter, though for this year’s event on Saturday, March 16 he has a rival at the Town Hall’s main stage in Dean Edwards, a ...

24 February 2019

Dead heat as we try to separate our Top ramen Trio

Dead heat as we try to separate our Top ramen Trio

MANCHESTER has been slow to pick up on the ramen frenzy that has consumed London. Until recently our options for bowls of noodles in bone broth were limited to chain offerings that were pale shadows ...

22 February 2019

The dough is rising – Franco Manca set to land in Manchester?

The dough is rising – Franco Manca set to land in Manchester?

THE rumours won’t go away. Sourdough pizzeria success story Franco Manca is eyeing up Manchester. Job adverts have appeared for an assistant manager position in the city. We can smell the tomato sauce – almost. ...

22 February 2019

Matthew Nutter boosts Christian's new body and soul food mission

Matthew Nutter boosts Christian's new body and soul food mission

VEGANUARY, Dry January are all distant memories, so ToM needs to indulge in a new kind of reinvigorating guilt trip so we’re considering subscribed to Foodwell, an ambitious food, drink and wellness hub opening at ...

22 February 2019 by Neil Sowerby

THE PIES HAVE IT! FRESH MENU FOR STORE STREET EXCHANGE

THE PIES HAVE IT! FRESH MENU FOR STORE STREET EXCHANGE

PIES making a comeback? They never went away really, but it’s good to see Store Street Exchange putting them in the spotlight in their new menu alongside their signature dish, spit roasted rotisserie Goosnargh chicken. ...

21 February 2019

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