MORE than 6,000 folk attended the inaugural Whisky Sessions in Manchester – an intoxicating blend of spirit and music (200 whiskies from around the world, 34 artists). Promoter Anthony Warren said of the two-day (21-22 ...
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Robert Owen Brown’s Winter Gourmet Box – Perfect Foodie Christmas Prezzie
ROBERT Owen Brown has led a nomadic consultant’s existence since the publication of his acclaimed cook book, Crispy Squirrel and Vimto Trifle and the closure of The Mark Addy as a restaurant a year ago. ...
New Winter Menu at The Blue Pig, Northern Quarter
ATMOSPHERIC Northern Quarter haven The Blue Pig has launched a suitably pig-out winter menuCheck out their New York Deli Burger, which overloads pastrami, salami, turkey, 8oz beef burger, Swiss cheese, beef tomato, lettuce, pickles and ...
A sad farewell to two very different city centre bars
IN a booming city where its easy to lose count of all the new food and drink openings, it’s worth paying our respects to those who have closed their doors. Two notable recent bar casualties ...
Whisky Sessions – 20 BANDS, TWO DAYS, WORLD CLASS WHISKIES, AN AMAZING VENUE
WHISKY SESSIONS take over the Victoria Warehouse for two amazing days, combining top bands with a shot or three of some headlining spirits. I Am Kloot headline the opening day, Friday 21 November with Gomez ...
A foretaste of the glamorous new San Carlo Fumo bar/restaurant
HERE’S a first look at the ambitious new project from the expansionist team at San Carlo, due to open on Friday, November 28. It’s called San Carlo Fumo and occupies a prominent position across the ...
Gin and Giggs combine to get you back into the action
HANGOVER cures? Definitely a festive must. Even better when they also taste delicious. And are endorsed by a Manchester United legend. Step out onto the less than level playing field of Christmas binge recovery Snap ...
Nigel Haworth’s Obsession 15 Festival hosts Michelin chefs from around the world
NORTHCOTE, after retaining its Michelin star, has added prestigious Relais & Chateaux status jn its 30th year of existence in the Ribble Valley. It’s onwards and upwards for chef proprietor Nigel Haworth, business partnr Craig ...
Top tapas – El Gato Negro to move into former Brasserie Blanc site
By Neil Sowerby SPANISH restaurants. Like buses, you wait ages for one to come along and then... early in New Year the city centre will boast two amazing Iberian contenders. Iberica is – latest venture ...
Neil Sowerby Gets a taste of Iberica - top Spanish outfit bound for Manchester
WITH all due respect (as the football pundits say when not wishng to offend) to previous and existing Spanish restaurants in Manchester, Evuna, El Rincon, La Tasca et al, we have never been blessed with ...