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, ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...