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Indy Man Beer Con 2013 – what a crafty line-up for October

Indy Man Beer Con 2013 – what a crafty line-up for October

HERE’S the latest update from Manchester’s autumn craft beer extravaganza, Indy Man Beer Con 2013 – a four day celebration of beer with progressive brewing types from across the globe. IBMC have confirmed this impressive ...

22 July 2013

The Oast House Strives for a beer tasting world record 

The Oast House Strives for a beer tasting world record 

ALE fans ahoy! The Oast House in Spinningfields, hopes to sail into the Guinness Book of World Records on Wednesday, August 7 by hosting the largest beer tasting event EVER. To break the previous World ...

22 July 2013

Harvey Nichols Dig The City Dinner – with guest chefs Lisa Allen & Mary-Ellen McTague

Harvey Nichols Dig The City Dinner – with guest chefs Lisa Allen & Mary-Ellen McTague

TWO of Britain’s best female chefs team up to cook a special dinner for Dig The City, Manchester’s urban gardening festival (August 3-11). The venue is Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant Mary-Ellen McTague, chef/proprietor at ...

22 July 2013

Laurence Tottingham launches his ‘Aumbry At Home’ service

Laurence Tottingham launches his ‘Aumbry At Home’ service

AUMBRY co-owner and head chef Laurence Tottingham has released details of his Aumbry At Home personal chef service. The Prestwich restaurant, run by Laurence and his wife Mary Ellen McTague, has won a raft of ...

10 July 2013

'Allo 'Allo: A Night of Fantastical French Food and Fun at The Red Lion

'Allo 'Allo: A Night of Fantastical French Food and Fun at The Red Lion

STEVE PILLING'S team at The Red Lion at High Lane near Stockport have a taste for nostalgia – whether recreating classic 80s dishes with a modern twist or staging a bit of cabaret,. The team ...

9 July 2013

Trough Jalapeño pork scratchings at Selfridges, Trafford Centre

Trough Jalapeño pork scratchings at Selfridges, Trafford Centre

SELFRIDGES welcomes Matthew Fort and Tom Parker-Bowles to its Trafford Centre store for tastings of the new Mr Trotter's Jalapeno Chilli flavoured Great British pork crackling. The British pork treat is the creation of food ...

9 July 2013

Vermilion Grazing Menu – Asian fusion in miniature

Vermilion Grazing Menu – Asian fusion in miniature

SMALL is beautiful – and it’s the new way to explore the vivid range of dishes at Vermilion. The glamorous north east Manchester restaurant has launched a Grazing Menu, allowing guests to taste cut-down portions, ...

9 July 2013

Teacup Goes Peruvian With Soho Sensation Ceviche

Teacup Goes Peruvian With Soho Sensation Ceviche

CAKES take a backseat for one night at Teacup on Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter. Co-owner and music legend Mr Scruff has invited London’s flagship Peruvian restaurant Ceviche to share his chefs and take ...

8 July 2013

Neil Sowerby’s Verdict On The French: The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name

Neil Sowerby’s Verdict On The French: The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name

THEY call it Gastroporn. French kissing with the restaurant of your dreams. Simon Rogan’s refit of The Midland’s flagship dining space has driven hardcore critics to swoon unnervingly – and completist bloggers to declare gobsmacked ...

26 June 2013

Spanish wine star hosts dinner at Damson MediaCityUK

Spanish wine star hosts dinner at Damson MediaCityUK

DAMSON MediaCityUK is hosting an exclusive Almudena Alberca Wine Dinner on Wednesday, June 26, where the female Spanish winemaker will introduce a range of wines that are served in most of Spain’s 3 Michelin star ...

23 June 2013

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