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Lowry Hotel’s new chef Andrew Green unveils fresh-look local produce menu

Lowry Hotel’s new chef Andrew Green unveils fresh-look local produce menu

THERE’S something definitely stirring in the kitchens of The Lowry Hotel, five-star contemporary hotel on the banks of the River Irwell. A new young executive chef is on board – Andrew Green (pictured above). Glossop ...

16 November 2015 by Neil Sowerby

'Cartoons on Canvas at Artisan' – legend Tony Husband on show

'Cartoons on Canvas at Artisan' – legend Tony Husband on show

TASTE of Manchester can’t believe there’s a more beloved cartoonist than Hyde-based Tony Husband. For a chance to see – and possibly buy – some of his most wry, rib-tickling cartoons check out Artisan, Living ...

13 November 2015 by Neil Sowerby

Win afternoon tea for two at the deliciously different Tomfoolery at 34

Win afternoon tea for two at the deliciously different Tomfoolery at 34

TOMFOOLERY at 34, the unique bakery/cafe/burger restaurant with a difference on London Road, Alderley Edge, has wowed critics and customers alike, including Taste of Manchester, since its long-awaited launch this summer. Created by a collective ...

11 November 2015

First look: Comptoir Libanais brings a taste of Lebanon to Spinningfields

First look: Comptoir Libanais brings a taste of Lebanon to Spinningfields

TASTE of Manchester was lucky enough to enjoy a whirlwind tour of the colourful world of Comptoir Libanais’ London restaurants last month. The good new is that their new Manchester outlet looks even brighter, boasting ...

11 November 2015 by Neil Sowerby

Manchester restaurants make The Times' Top 25 Coolest List

Manchester restaurants make The Times' Top 25 Coolest List

TWO Manchester restaurants have made Britain’s top 25 coolest restaurants list, published today in The Times. Both restaurants are (of course) based in the Northern Quarter - Tariff and Dale at number 14, and A ...

10 November 2015 by Lucy Lovell

Vapiano gives away fresh herbs to promote its Corn Exchange launch

Vapiano gives away fresh herbs to promote its Corn Exchange launch

INTERNATIONAL Italian chain Vapiano opens in the Corn Exchange on November 27 but already they are handing Manchester a taste of the herbs they use by giving them away across the city. From Tuesday, November ...

10 November 2015 by Neil Sowerby

Viva Italia! – sampling a sumptuous winter menu from San Carlo Cicchetti

Viva Italia! – sampling a sumptuous winter menu from San Carlo Cicchetti

CHESTNUTS, pumpkin, truffles – yes, it has to be Cicchetti celebrating the winter months with an eclectic small plate tour of Italy. An extensive preview of 10 dishes from the new menu, with prime ingredients ...

9 November 2015 by Neil Sowerby

Countdown to the Christmas Markets – time to party on the streets of Manchester

Countdown to the Christmas Markets – time to party on the streets of Manchester

DUST off your souvenir Glühwein cup (or more likely stump up the deposit dosh on a new one) and get down to Albert Square or the other Christmas market venues. TOM can almost smell the ...

9 November 2015 by Neil Sowerby

GRUB Food Fair and Pilcrow Launch Party: New date confirmed for Sadler's Yard Launch

GRUB Food Fair and Pilcrow Launch Party: New date confirmed for Sadler's Yard Launch

THE brand new public square Sadler's Yard has announced new dates for their launch weekend, after having to cancel due to the fire at CIS tower last month. Thursday December 4 sees the launch party ...

5 November 2015 by Lucy Lovell

First look: Cottonopolis – A cotton rich taste of Japan in the NQ

First look: Cottonopolis – A cotton rich taste of Japan in the NQ

HAND on heart, Taste of Manchester was underwhelmed at the prospect of a new Northern Quarter restaurant bar yoking together industrial chic original features with an all-day array of Japanese small plates. On the other ...

5 November 2015

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