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Reggae, rum and red stripe fever as Turtle Bay NQ launches

Reggae, rum and red stripe fever as Turtle Bay NQ launches

WE thought Turtle Bay's first Manchester launch party, down on Oxford Street just couldn't be beat, man. We were wrong. The vibe was even better when the Caribbean food and good times chain opened their ...

15 June 2015

GET CRACKING AND CELEBRATE NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY

GET CRACKING AND CELEBRATE NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY

It's National Lobster Day! And Manchester is being tempted with a series of treats from Steak & Lobster at Free Trade Hall. In addition to the restaurant’s deal of £18 for steamed or grilled lobster ...

15 June 2015

Manchester Food and Drink Festival Announces 2015 Awards Shortlist

Manchester Food and Drink Festival Announces 2015 Awards Shortlist

Manchester Food and Drink Festival has today announced the shortlist of nominees for its 2015 award categories, representing the most prestigious food and drink awards in the region. The Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards ...

11 June 2015

Dine in the Manchester Museum at the MFDF Bio-Historic Banquet

Dine in the Manchester Museum at the MFDF Bio-Historic Banquet

Manchester Food and Drink Festival has officially launched one of their highlight events – a Bio-Historic Banquet in partnership with Manchester Museum, the Biospheric Foundation and chef Robert Owen Brown.The first ever “MFDF Bio-Historic Banquet” ...

10 June 2015

Blackjack Brewery take over The Smithfield in the Northern Quarter

Blackjack Brewery take over The Smithfield in the Northern Quarter

The historic Smithfield Tavern is being revamped by local brewery Blackjack as they take over the building this summer. The Smithfield, which was run as a hotel and bar by its previous owners, sits on ...

8 June 2015 by Lucy Lovell

Let the gin flow at Studios’ new Weekender – best in retail, design and food, June 20-21

Let the gin flow at Studios’ new Weekender – best in retail, design and food, June 20-21

OLD Granada Studios has announced ‘the Weekender’ – a free weekend event bringing together the region’s most covetable designer-makers, independent brands and local food producers under one roof on Saturday June 20 and Sunday June ...

7 June 2015

Free South African Fine Wine tasting at Fazenda

Free South African Fine Wine tasting at Fazenda

FAZENDA Rodizio Bar and Grill are hosting a free wine tasting evening on Tuesday, June 23, in conjunction with Wines of South Africa. Six of South Africa’s finest wine producers will showcase over 30 premium ...

6 June 2015

Preview: Levenshulme Fadfest is a melting pot of great music and food

Preview: Levenshulme Fadfest is a melting pot of great music and food

The upcoming Levenshulme Food And Drink Festival, which this year runs from June 12-21, will be brimming with a culinary offering that represents the cultural diversity of the area. Mexico, Mauritius, Africa, Italy, Thailand are ...

6 June 2015

Smell the coffee at the Northern Quarter cafe that makes a design statement

Smell the coffee at the Northern Quarter cafe that makes a design statement

STARK, mimimal but decidedly grandiose, too, Foundation www.foundationcoffeehouse.co.ukis the latest – and largest independent – caffeine refuelling station to hit the city, caterng for up to 130 customers at a time. It’s inside the Grade ...

6 June 2015

More summer fun in Spinningfields with the monthly Makers Market

More summer fun in Spinningfields with the monthly Makers Market

A NEW monthly market is set to launch at Spinningfields this summer, showcasing award-winning local food & drink, arts and crafts, music performances and a whole lot more. Held on the third weekend of each ...

6 June 2015

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