THERE’S a rainbow on the horizon this weekend (August 24-27) when Manchester Pride scatters its stardust over the city. Partying takes centre stage but there’s always down time for a crafty cocktail or a slice ...
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Real Junk Food Manchester £50,000 target to become Open Kitchen MCR
THOSE doughty opponents of food waste Real Junk Food Manchester are evolving into Open Kitchen MCR on the back of a crowdfunding campaign that kicks off on Wednesday, August 29. £50,000 is their target to ...
MANCHESTER'S NEWEST BEER FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE NORTH’S FINEST
THOSE hop-happy folk at GRUB are hosting a Bank Holiday Weekend treat for beer lovers. The Beer Up Here is a new summer festival showcasing over 100 breweries and 200 beers from all over the ...
AN INTRODUCTION TO CARLOS GOMES, HEAD CHEF OF CANTO
A MONTH to go to Canto opening in Ancoats, the city’s first Portuguese restaurant since Luso’s demise seven years ago. That was a one-off indie venture, whereas Simon Shaw’s is an offshoot of his hugely ...
Award-Winning Wine Writer Simon Woods buys Manchester Wine School
MANCHESTER Wine School is in new hands – bought by acclaimed writer Simon Woods. Saddleworth-based Simon (second, left, above) brings a wealth of experience to running the school, now in its 10th year. Over the ...
First look at Noi Quattro, Northern Quarter
IT’S a dough eat dough world out there with rival pizza purveyors Honest Crust (Mackie Mayor), Rudy’s, Dough and Ply all within rolling distance of NQ newcomers Noi Quattro. How much more pizza can we ...
Tasting notes from Michael Clay of Elnecot
My favourite place to eat out in Manchester is… I don't think I have a favourite place, but there are lots I love going to. I'll try and narrow it down to a top five. ...
The Monks are invading – expect them to land on Kosmonaut
TASTE of Manchester is not for jumping the gun but after the sudden closure of NQ bar Kosmonaut we confidently predict Northern Monk will splash some of their £1.5m crowd-funding kitty on taking over the ...
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL SET FOR FIRST STREET – AND WE’RE ALL IN DETENTION
THE First Street Laundrette site has been given a spin and come clean as a new restaurant project called School for Scandal. Why we are not quite clear. Another 18th century Richard Brinsley Sheridan play ...
Ancoats rising star Elnecot hosts a one-off Vegan Feast
TO celebrate its two nominations in this year’s Manchester Food and Drink Awards (Casual Restaurant and Newcomer categories) Elnecot in Ancoats is hosting a six-course Vegan Tasting Menu on Tuesday, August 28. It might almost ...