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 ...
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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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
Mark Birchall heads amazing chef line-up at NRB show
Northern Restaurant & Bar 2019 powerhouse? You’d better believe it now that organisers of this annual hospitality industry showcase have assembled an awesome ‘Chef Live’ line-up. The 12 names announced for the event (Manchester Central, ...
Woodland themed cocktails and canapes at The Creameries
ALONG with The Oyster Catcher, Henry C and The Creameries are ToM’s favourite Chorlton hang-outs, so imagine our delight that the latter duo are teaming up for bespoke cocktails and paired canapés on the theme ...
Ready and Abel –Miss Jessie Heywood’s Remarkable Gin and Food Emporium
WE’VE never quite got the Abel Heywood as a contemporary take on the pub or as a boutique hotel. It has always felt like Hydes’ quest for NQ credibility in times of change for traditional ...