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Xmas gift: Robert Owen Brown's cookbook Crispy Squirrel and Vimto Trifle is out now

Xmas gift: Robert Owen Brown's cookbook Crispy Squirrel and Vimto Trifle is out now

Robert Owen Brown's cooking reflects the clear flavours of our region - as well as the heritage of the North West in the shape of its farms, foraging opportunities, rivers and off-shore fishing grounds. With ...

3 December 2013

A Winter's Tale: Gingers Comfort ice cream Emporium reviewed

A Winter's Tale: Gingers Comfort ice cream Emporium reviewed

by Neil Sowerby THERE may be some who lament the demise of Pinkies diner in Affleck’s Palace, but its replacement on the first floor corner site, the glamorous Ginger’s Comfort Emporium must make the heart ...

3 December 2013

Mr Thomas's Chophouse gets a revamp

Mr Thomas's Chophouse gets a revamp

by Neil Sowerby Any excuse for a party, but when you have had your first proper makeover in over a century why not? General manager and acclaimed sommelier Jo Twentyman relaunched Mr Thomas’s Chop House ...

3 December 2013

Electriks Go West...Volta Comes to West Didsbury.

Electriks Go West...Volta Comes to West Didsbury.

Burton Road in West Didsbury is about to welcome a brand new eaterie and bar to the neighbourhood. Volta aims to offer excellent & ‘well travelled’ food, outstanding drinks, and splendid service, all in the ...

29 November 2013

Manchester's favourite Almost Famous burger bar reopens in Great Northern

Manchester's favourite Almost Famous burger bar reopens in Great Northern

Manchester's favourite burger bar finally reopens this week after spectacularly burning down in June. Home to burgers which have wowed and impressed foodies and food critics alike, the burger bar is hosting a huge party ...

27 November 2013

San Carlo opens dessert bar, Farmacia Del Dolce, in Selfridges

San Carlo opens dessert bar, Farmacia Del Dolce, in Selfridges

Farmacia Del Dolce (Pharmacy of Desserts) is the second new dining concept from San Carlo Group for Selfridges, opening Thursday 28 November. The new patisserie, ice cream parlour and café-bar is located on the lower ...

27 November 2013

Hard Rock Launches Limited Edition Pin to Support Local Manchester Communities

Hard Rock Launches Limited Edition Pin to Support Local Manchester Communities

Hard Rock Café Manchester has this week launched a limited edition pin designed exclusively to support local Manchester communities through charity Forever Manchester. The pin design incorporates the Eric Clapton guitar on display in the ...

27 November 2013

Staylbridge Buffet Bar celebrates winning MFDF Best Pub

Staylbridge Buffet Bar celebrates winning MFDF Best Pub

After winning Pub of the Year in the Manchester Food and Drink awards, Staylbridge Buffet Bar are cutting loose to celebrate with a big party on Wednesday 27 November. The Jazz Dawgs, a four piece ...

19 November 2013

Coming soon: Oddest Xmas Extravaganza

Coming soon: Oddest Xmas Extravaganza

Oddest is welcoming in the festive season with the launch of the Oddest Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday 7 December. The Chorlton bar will host a bill of live music, Winter ales, hog roast, cider and ...

19 November 2013

Speakeasy: The Fitzgerald to open in Stevenson Square

Speakeasy: The Fitzgerald to open in Stevenson Square

New "speakeasy" bar, The Fitzgerald will soft launch in the Northern Quarter from Friday 29 November. It's the brain child of the team behind the Rosylee Tea Rooms, Tusk, Hula bar and more - and, ...

19 November 2013

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