THE sun set on Grand Pacific as the terrace bar for Australasia when the name was transferred to Living Ventures’ transformation of the old Room site up on Spring Gardens. Now Spinningfields’ cutest outdoor haven ...
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First look at Nam – Viet specialities and amazing sounds
NAM, it sounds like another Vietnamese roll-out. Think Pho, national soup but also the name of a chain (a ToM fast food fave as it happens). Not the case here in this low-level arrival in ...
Altrincham artisan baker in line to be crowned Britain’s best
CRUMBS! In the final shortlist to be crowned national Baker of the Year. Quite an achievement on a scene full of dedicated artisan dough masters. So congratulations to Aidan Monks, owner of micro bakery Lovingly ...
Cloudwater open new taproom at the brewery
CLOUD? Water? Not things we associate with the rain-free Summer of ’18. Drinking, yes, and when it’s this hot sometimes even bland, cold fizzy beer will do. Not something you associate with Cloudwater, second best ...
TAMPOPO’S EAST STREET TO BRING FAST, FRESH PAN ASIAN STREET FOOD TO PICCADILLY GARDENS
TAMPOPO is opening East Street, on Piccadilly Gardens on Wednesday, August 1, bringing an ‘on the go’ version of their Far Eastern street food cuisine to the heart of Manchester city centre. The former ‘Rice’ ...
Two great events, Cider Fête and Full Fat, ready to rock the Fairfield
GRUB may have decamped back to is outdoors venue at the Mayfield Depot for summer but its Fairfield Social Club winter home is not being neglected with two must-visit parties planned for the next two ...
NEW ANCOATS RESTAURANT CANTO confirms SEPTEMBER opening
CHEF patron of El Gato Negro Simon Shaw, has confirmed his new Portuguese restaurant, Canto, is set to open its doors this September. Speaking at the Henry Street site this week, Simon told us: “We ...
Tasting notes from Kate Goodman of Reserve Wines
My favourite place to eat out in Manchester is… I really enjoy the whole experience of Hawksmoor. Love the building, enjoy the cocktails before a meal and have always rated the service, wine list and ...
Family-friendly festival celebrates opening of summer public art trail ‘Bee in the City’
CELEBRATE the opening weekend of Bee in the City – the stunning public art trail of over 100 giant 3D Bee sculptures taking over Manchester city centre this summer – by heading to the official ...
Cau restaurants shut as Gaucho chain calls in administrators
IN a week when upmarket steakhouse rivals Hawksmoor confirmed plans to open a branch in New York the Gaucho restaurant group, burdened with a seven figure tax bill, is facing administration with a threat to ...