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We already knew Chop Houses’ George Bergier was a legend – now its official!

We already knew Chop Houses’ George Bergier was a legend – now its official!

CONGRATULATIONS to George Bergier, wine buyer for the Chop Houses. Drinks industry bible Imbibe magazine gave him its Industry Legend accolade in their 2017 Personality of the Year awards. Check out what wine-matching nous (and ...

8 February 2017 by Neil Sowerby

Boom boom! Hip Hop Chip Shop Triumph in the fish frying ‘Oscars’

Boom boom! Hip Hop Chip Shop Triumph in the fish frying ‘Oscars’

WELL, Taste of Manchester told you how good The Hip Hop Chip Shop were (read our review). Now the seasoned professionals at the National Fish and Chip Awards have agreed, naming them 'Best Mobile Fish ...

7 February 2017 by Neil Sowerby

Gary Neville and Michael O’Hare to headline prestigious NRB Debate 2017

Gary Neville and Michael O’Hare to headline prestigious NRB Debate 2017

IT’S the centrepiece of the northern dining scene’s annual showcase and this year’s star guests are a perfect fit. Gary Neville and Michael O’Hare of GG Hospitality are headlining the Northern Restaurant & Bar Debate ...

7 February 2017 by Neil Sowerby

THAT'S THE SPIRIT! EXTRA DAY ADDED FOR THE GIN SOCIETY PLUS MANCHESTER’S FIRST EVER RUM FESTIVAL

THAT'S THE SPIRIT! EXTRA DAY ADDED FOR THE GIN SOCIETY PLUS MANCHESTER’S FIRST EVER RUM FESTIVAL

THE spirit is with us for 2017 as Manchester looks forward to separate Gin and Rum Festivals. Indeed so popular has been the return of The Gin Society Festival to Manchester Cathedral that an extra ...

31 January 2017 by Neil Sowerby

TURTLE BAY CELEBRATE BOB MARLEY’S BIRTHDAY WITH 2-4-1 MARLEY MOJITOS

TURTLE BAY CELEBRATE BOB MARLEY’S BIRTHDAY WITH 2-4-1 MARLEY MOJITOS

DON’T worry about a thing this weekend at Turtle Bay. You can get some much needed Caribbean vibes while celebrating Bob Marley’s birthday (February 6). All day, from Friday February 3 until Monday February 6, ...

31 January 2017

San Carlo to Open New Concept PIZZA MADRE on King Street West

San Carlo to Open New Concept PIZZA MADRE on King Street West

FEAST is dead, long live Pizza Madre. Come late spring the former 47 King Street West premises snapped up by the San Carlo group just before Christmas and transformed into that seasonal pop-up will be ...

31 January 2017 by Neil Sowerby

North West prospers in Top 50 Gastropubs list

North West prospers in Top 50 Gastropubs list

WE are Taste of Manchester but it would be insanely inclusive not to celebrate the success of our Lancashire hinterland. The Ribble Valley and around is home to some of the best dining inns in ...

31 January 2017

Expanding Real Junk Food Project Manchester looking for an extra chef

Expanding Real Junk Food Project Manchester looking for an extra chef

FRESH from raising £39,000 from their crowdfunding push, The Real Junk Food Project Manchester are recruiting again! They are seeking a new Head Chef to work alongside our Executive Chef Mary-Ellen McTague (above) in Manchester's ...

30 January 2017 by Neil Sowerby

SCRANCOATS POP-UP AND THREE RIVERS GIN AT GENERAL STORE

SCRANCOATS POP-UP AND THREE RIVERS GIN AT GENERAL STORE

ANCOATS on the up is an indie mantra for our times. Even the Ancoats General Store is a buzzing hub, launching a weekly instore pop-up event called SCRANcoats every Thursday, starting February 2, and two ...

30 January 2017 by Neil Sowerby

Bundobust hosts beer matching dinner with cult US brewer Oskar Blues

Bundobust hosts beer matching dinner with cult US brewer Oskar Blues

NOT content with serving up the city’s most exotic combo of craft beer and Gujarati veggie snacks, Bundobust is hosting a trailblazing American brewery for one night only (Monday, January 30). The basement bar/eaterie on ...

30 January 2017

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