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El Gato’s Simon Shaw goes eastern Med for his new city centre venture

El Gato’s Simon Shaw goes eastern Med for his new city centre venture

TASTE of Manchester did wonder why El Gato Nego chef/patron Simon Shaw put off a catch up dinner at his freshly-minted second project, Canto in Ancoats, because he was “going to be in Lebanon all ...

6 January 2019 by Neil Sowerby

Fire-ravaged Ivy reopens after just 24 hours with the promise of a party

Fire-ravaged Ivy reopens after just 24 hours with the promise of a party

PHOENIX rising from the ashes is perhaps a little strong since the spectacular blaze at The Ivy was confined to one section of the Roof Garden. Still it’s rather amazing that the most glamorous recent ...

6 January 2019 by Neil Sowerby

Add the Jungle Jazz Cafe to your Ancoats play list

Add the Jungle Jazz Cafe to your Ancoats play list

BURGERS are the accompaniment to the jazz soundtrack at an exotic new arrival at the city end of Oldham Road – the Jungle Jazz Cafe. Their names are a homage to 20th century musical great, ...

4 January 2019

The Wolf celebrates National Spaghetti Day with a discount

The Wolf celebrates National Spaghetti Day with a discount

NATIONAL Spaghetti Day is Friday, January 4. No, we hadn’t that down in our diary either, but we’re tempted to take up a special one-day only offer from WOLF Street Food in the Manchester Arndale. ...

4 January 2019

Vegan cafe Vertigo opens in the Royal Exchange building

Vegan cafe Vertigo opens in the Royal Exchange building

VEGAN and lavish, not adjectives that sit comfortably. So Vertigo, new plant-based cafe in the Royal Exchange building, we expect to be on the minimal side and it is. It’s not aiming to be a ...

3 January 2019 by Neil Sowerby

Manchester’s dazzling January dining discounts and deals

Manchester’s dazzling January dining discounts and deals

The January discount sales are bigger than ever across our food and drink destinations. Here's our pick of the bunch (sorry if we've left anybody out). Do note that terms and conditions and 'subject to ...

2 January 2019 by Neil Sowerby

Firebird Hope head EVERYTHING'S GONE GREEN - VEGAN FESTIVAL AT YES

Firebird Hope head EVERYTHING'S GONE GREEN - VEGAN FESTIVAL AT YES

FIRST in the race to make it a Merry Manc Veganuary is the city’s most exciting venue space. YES on Charles Street is hosting its free Everything’s Gone Green festival on Saturday, January 5 with ...

2 January 2019 by Neil Sowerby

BOOK NOW FOR GRUB’S WINTER BEER FEST AT FAIRFIELD SOCIAL CLUB

BOOK NOW FOR GRUB’S WINTER BEER FEST AT FAIRFIELD SOCIAL CLUB

WELL, it is Tryanuary, aiming to boost beer consumption in the ‘driest’ month of the year. If you can’t wait for Manchester Beer and Cider Festival 2019 (January 24-26) check out a more boutique booze-athon, ...

2 January 2019 by Neil Sowerby

Stretford Foodhall – new project from Ancoats General Store team

Stretford Foodhall – new project from Ancoats General Store team

GOOD to start 2019 with some positive news. Stretford Mall, longtime retail casualty zone, is to get a new foodie destination operated by the enterprising folk behind Ancoats General Store. Stretford Foodhall will take over ...

2 January 2019

Why not catch up on our five star faves this January?

Why not catch up on our five star faves this January?

JANUARY’S here and it’s payback time after the excesses of the festive season. Welcome to weightwatching, ‘Dryanuary’, ‘Veganuary’ or just plain being careful with the cash – it’s not an easy time to be running ...

1 January 2019 by Neil Sowerby

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