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Viva the Revolución – have a rum old time at this Saturday’s Festival

Viva the Revolución – have a rum old time at this Saturday’s Festival

MANCHESTER’S first ever Rum Festival is sold out, so in the build-up to the big day, Saturday, June 3, it’s worth schmoozing any bibulous buddies for a spare hot ticket. It all kicks off with ...

31 May 2017

Anglo-French Brasserie Randall & Aubin is now open on Bridge Street

Anglo-French Brasserie Randall & Aubin is now open on Bridge Street

IT seems to have been a work in progress for so long but Randall & Aubin’s meticulous approach has finally paid off with this specialist seafood restaurant – with plenty of rotisserie meats on offer ...

31 May 2017 by Neil Sowerby

Hispi chef Gary Usher storms to £200,000 Kickstarter target for latest venture

Hispi chef Gary Usher storms to £200,000 Kickstarter target for latest venture

LIKE young Mr Twist, Gary Usher asked for more – and he’s got it. Not content with opening his third bistro, Hispi in Didsbury (our review) he went down the Kickstarter route again in pursuit ...

31 May 2017 by Neil Sowerby

Vote for the Republic as the Beatnikz brewery launches on Red Bank

Vote for the Republic as the Beatnikz brewery launches on Red Bank

RED Bank may sound like some nationalised financial institution in Jeremy Corbyn’s dreams. In fact, it’s a radical food and drink stronghold up the hill in the Green Quarter. Sharing the arches with RedBankCo cafe ...

30 May 2017 by Neil Sowerby

Returning King Street Festival promises a weekend of fun and fine food

Returning King Street Festival promises a weekend of fun and fine food

THE King Street Festival is back at the weekend (Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4) with a busy programme showcasing the manifold attractions of this iconic shopping address we ordinarily may take for granted. ...

30 May 2017

ROB'S Manchester Kebab set to be a storming success at Electric Weekender

ROB'S Manchester Kebab set to be a storming success at Electric Weekender

STORMS forecast for the Bank Holiday weekend but the real electric storm kicking up will be down at Refuge by Volta where the Unambombers DJ duo are whipping up a wild celebration of art music ...

26 May 2017 by Neil Sowerby

TAMPOPO LAUNCH 20TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY PHOTO SHOW 'TAMPOPO20' WITH MENU OF MANC ‘FACES’

TAMPOPO LAUNCH 20TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY PHOTO SHOW 'TAMPOPO20' WITH MENU OF MANC ‘FACES’

YOU can be a hero – just for one dish! Tampopo, pan-Asian stalwart of the Manchester restaurant scene, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a unique tribute to the familiar faces who have worked their ...

26 May 2017 by Neil Sowerby

Hats off to the Yang Sing for hosting Umezushi pop-up in these difficult times

Hats off to the Yang Sing for hosting Umezushi pop-up in these difficult times

MANCHESTER coming together in the wake of Monday’s Arena bombing takes many forms. The shock waves have affected us all emotionally, but the spirit of community has shone through amazingly. The latest act of kindness ...

26 May 2017 by Neil Sowerby

Big tickets now on sale for Manchester Food and Drink Festival

Big tickets now on sale for Manchester Food and Drink Festival

THE first tickets for some of Manchester Food and Drink Festival’s signature events are now on sale. Places are limited, so hurry… Deliciously Ella: MaE Deli Pop Up, Festival Hub, Saturday, September 30, 12.30pm and ...

26 May 2017 by Neil Sowerby

COMING SOON... FODDER FILMS

COMING SOON... FODDER FILMS

Imagine going into a restaurant, sitting down with the owners or chefs and reading to them the worst possible reviews you can find. Well that's what Matt White is doing. And it's being filmed. The ...

25 May 2017

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