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The Moor the merrier as wine and beer specialists invade the Heatons

The Moor the merrier as wine and beer specialists invade the Heatons

BEST suburb to sup in? Well, the Heatons are certainly staking their claim. Already blessed with the likes of Heaton Hops, Bottle and a clutch of fine locals, now there’s a duo of outlets offering ...

17 July 2018 by Neil Sowerby

Real Junk Food Manchester to open the North’s FIRST waste food catering business!

Real Junk Food Manchester to open the North’s FIRST waste food catering business!

REAL Junk Food Manchester is set for another first. In September 2018 the social enterprise will open the North’s first ever waste food catering business. The new, larger (and still non-profit) operation will use food ...

17 July 2018 by Neil Sowerby

Fourth Evuna set to open in foodie haunt Altrincham

Fourth Evuna set to open in foodie haunt Altrincham

IT’S hard to credit but Spanish wine and food stalwart Evuna on Deansgate is nearing its 15th birthday. What started a standalone wine importing venture by Frances Dowler and her daughter Jane now also encompasses ...

17 July 2018

THE REFUGE PRESENTS. SUMMER IN THE CITY – BIG GRILLIE STYLE BBQ & BEATS

THE REFUGE PRESENTS. SUMMER IN THE CITY –  BIG GRILLIE STYLE BBQ & BEATS

THE Refuge are making the most of British summer time by introducing ‘Summer In The City’ on Saturday, July 28 rom 12pm-7pm in The Refuge Courtyard. On the premise that that hip hop and barbecue ...

17 July 2018

FESTA ITALIANA WEEKEND WELCOMES A RECORD 28,000 PLUS VISITORS

FESTA ITALIANA WEEKEND WELCOMES A RECORD 28,000 PLUS VISITORS

FESTA Italiana returned to Manchester for the second time over the weekend of July 13-15) and topped its own impressive record from last year to welcome over 28,000 people to the Cathedral Gardens festival. Over ...

17 July 2018 by Neil Sowerby

Countdown to Tast Cuina – our video interview with Michelin master Paco Pérez

Countdown to Tast Cuina – our video interview with Michelin master Paco Pérez

PACO Perez’s English is not the strongest; nor is Matty White’s Catalan (or Spanish), so Fazenda boss Tomas Maunier acted as interpreter when the two met for this video interview about his Manchester project, Tast ...

5 July 2018

Video: Matty White takes to the terrace to sample Simon Wood’s more casual menu

Video: Matty White takes to the terrace to sample Simon Wood’s more casual menu

AL Fresco might be Matty White’s middle name. The sunshine took our videomeister down to WOOD on First Street to check out its new Summer Bar and Terrace men – a more chilled out version ...

5 July 2018

Vote for your favourites for 2018 Manchester Food and Drink Awards

Vote for your favourites for 2018 Manchester Food and Drink Awards

YOU’VE got till midnight on Thursday, September 27 to vote for your favourites in the Manchester Food and Drink Awards 2018. It’s not an easy choice. When the shortlists were announced we suggested it might ...

5 July 2018

Shacking up in Ancoats – Vietnamese food heroes take on Squid Ink site

Shacking up in Ancoats – Vietnamese food heroes take on Squid Ink site

SINCE the temperatures are reaching Mekong Delta levels it somehow seems appropriate that the ToM is craving sriracha-infused Saigon Summer Salad (pictured). Viet Shack is a source of many delights from arguably South East Asia’s ...

5 July 2018 by Neil Sowerby

THE RABBIT IN THE MOON AND HOME FROM LEEDS TEAM UP FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

THE RABBIT IN THE MOON AND HOME FROM LEEDS TEAM UP FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

HERE at ToM we like an occasional away day to Leeds. It’s where we first got into the amazing Budobust and some amazing breweries whose beers are now regularly on tap this side of the ...

5 July 2018 by Neil Sowerby

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