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Whisky Sessions – 20 BANDS, TWO DAYS, WORLD CLASS WHISKIES, AN AMAZING VENUE

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 ...

21 November 2014

A foretaste of the glamorous new San Carlo Fumo bar/restaurant

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 ...

20 November 2014

Gin and Giggs combine to get you back into the action

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 ...

20 November 2014

Nigel Haworth’s Obsession 15 Festival hosts Michelin chefs from around the world

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 ...

20 November 2014

Top tapas – El Gato Negro to move into former Brasserie Blanc site

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 ...

16 November 2014

Neil Sowerby Gets a taste of Iberica - top Spanish outfit bound for Manchester

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 ...

15 November 2014

Beer, bratwurst and spicy hot wine – welcome back to the Christmas Markets

Beer, bratwurst and spicy hot wine – welcome back to the Christmas Markets

GLUHWEIN, Bavarian pils and bratwurst overload as thousands attended the opening weekend of Manchester’s Christmas markets, opened by comedian (and latterly Corrie’s Dean Upton) Justin Moorhouse. That launch was in the main market hub in ...

15 November 2014

StreetSmart – restaurants helping the homeless

StreetSmart – restaurants helping the homeless

WRITER and broadcaster Stuart Maconie added his support to the launch of this year’s StreetSmart Manchester, which has brought some exciting new restaurants on board in the annual campaign to raise cash to aid the ...

15 November 2014

TNQ Adds Something New To The A La Carte

TNQ Adds Something New To The A La  Carte

THE ever-enterprising Northern Quarter Restaurant and Bar have launched a new a la Carte menu, featuring dishes like Peppered Lancashire Goats Curd, Seared Cheshire Beef Sirloin, Pickled Herring, Pan-Fried Goosnargh Chicken Livers – and that’s ...

7 November 2014

Who's coming to the Corn Exchange

Who's coming to the Corn Exchange

THE restaurant line-up for the revamped Corn Exchange, due to reopen in July 2015, has been revealed. Italian restaurant Vapiano, Cabana Brasilian Barbecue, The Cosy Club, Vietnamese street food specialists Pho and Bar and York ...

7 November 2014

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