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Real HOME cooking – a missed opportunity in Manchester’s new arts complex?

Real HOME cooking – a missed opportunity in Manchester’s new arts complex?

By Neil Sowerby THERE were a few sore heads after the Cornerhouse’s closing bash, but the tears are drying and it’s time look forward to its replacement, HOME, which officially pens on May 21. Cinema, ...

5 April 2015

Electrik – still one of Chorlton’s switched on bars

Electrik – still one of Chorlton’s switched on bars

ELECTRIK has, of late, been overshadowed by its South Manchester stablemate, Volta. Both bars, owned by the Unabomber DJ duo, boast a similar drinks line-up and thrift store chic look but the Burton Road establishment ...

5 April 2015

Power to the Common People – A bar revamps without losing its art-led soul

Power to the Common People – A bar revamps without losing its art-led soul

NORTHERN Quarter stalwart Common, shut for a few weeks, is back with an impressive new look (take a look, tell us what you think) – and, of course, a relaunch art show to set you ...

5 April 2015

Win a meal for four at the revamped Trafford Centre Cafe Rouge

Win a meal for four at the revamped Trafford Centre Cafe Rouge

HERE’S you chance to get a real taste of France at the new look Cafe Rouge while enjoying the Oo la la excitement that always accompanies ‘le shopping trip’ to the Trafford Centre. We have ...

2 April 2015

Moon Rise Run – fund-raising, fine food, top sounds and a fun party

Moon Rise Run – fund-raising, fine food, top sounds and a fun party

MOON Rise Run is a brand new night run and post-race festival arriving at Heaton Park on Saturday, April 18, combining a charity fun run with live music and refuelling opportunities. Think glowing, lantern-lit trees, ...

2 April 2015

Revitalised Manchester Food and Drink Festival set to reflect boom time in the city


Revitalised Manchester Food and Drink Festival set to reflect boom time in the city


THE city’s big food extravaganza of the year will take place from September 10-21. The 2015 Manchester Food and Drink Festival has been running an amazing 18 years and shows no signs of slowing down, ...

2 April 2015

Tea Hive Alexandra Park Pop-up

Tea Hive Alexandra Park Pop-up

Tea Hive are popping up in Alexandra Park for the Easter Holidays from Friday 3rd April until Sunday 19th April.Following on from three successful pop-up café’s over the last year, Tea Hive will be returning ...

2 April 2015

Up for the Cup! Liverpool’s LEAF put the tea into CUBE

Up for the Cup! Liverpool’s LEAF put the tea into CUBE

LEAF Bar and Tea Shop is opening a branch in the former CUBE Gallery,a converted Victorian warehouse, on Portland Street, this summer. Expect the same formula that has made the original a Liverpool institution – ...

31 March 2015

TATTU, bar/eaterie inspired by body art, looks bound to make a spectacular mark

TATTU,  bar/eaterie inspired by body art, looks bound to make a spectacular mark

THE latest high profile opening in Spinningfields is Tattu Restaurant and Bar, which promises to add something refreshingly distinct to the burgeoning food and drink scene down there when it launches on Gartside Street on ...

31 March 2015

Thai chain Busaba Eathai to move into the Printworks

Thai chain Busaba Eathai to move into the Printworks

WITH all eyes on the Corn Exchange’s summer opening as a “food mecca” with more chains on board than a convict hulk the unloved (by foodies) Printworks has put a shot across its bows. The ...

31 March 2015

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