Taste of Manchester loves tasty trips around the region and one that we particularly like the look of is Kendalâs forthcoming Festival of Food. This celebration of all things local, foodie and, of course, fun ...
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Beer of the week: Rise Premium IPA
William France As a man who likes his British-brew India Pale Ale, I was intrigued when I came across the Danish Rise Premium IPA in Kro Piccadilly. The attractive glass vessel with its air of ...
Wine of the week: Quinta de Bons-Ventos 2008
Eleanor ReadEveryone needs someone to rely on. Or something. And Quinta de Bons-Ventos is about as reliable as they come. For a long time it has been my staple, my fall back, my always-a-winner tipple ...
Castle team launch The Parlour on Beech Road
The team behind Northern Quarterâs Castle are launching a new bar and restaurant. Call the Parlour, the new venture opens in the former premises of Marmalade in Chorlton on Friday 27 August. With a menu ...
Beer of the week: Raging Bitch by Flying Dog
William France Two unpleasant words culminate in one awesome beer. Raging Bitch is Flying Dogâs 20th anniversary celebration brew, putting years of extensive experimentation into a one bottle. Created at the labelâs Maryland-based brewery itâs ...
Wine Lovers Unite!
The Big Indie Wine Fest 9th - 10th OctoberTickets on Sale Now The second Wine Festival as part of Manchester Food and Drink Festival will take place on 9th-10th October and will feature the very ...
Beer of week: Summer Marble
Neil SowerbyHops, hops and more hops (with a a hint of wheat) from Marble Breweryâs summer offering, named inevitably Summer Marble.The Mark Addy was charging £3 a pint for it the other day and itâs ...
Five brilliant books for cooks
Neil Sowerby recommends five more fascinating food books for serious cooks. Verdura â Vegetables Italian Style by Viana La Place (Grub Street pb, £12.95)Reissue of a much loved classic that influenced the cooks at the ...
Wine of week: Cotes-du-Rhone Villages 2008
Neil Sowerby Sweet strawberryish Grenache (70 per cent) fruit dominates Caves Saint Pierre Cotes-du-Rhone Villages 2008, but equal measures of other Southern French grape staples Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan add complexity and delicacy. Vivid purple ...
Beer of the Week: El Bulliâs new creation
Will FranceEstrella Damm Inedit is a beer created with food in mind by the Damm brewmasters and the worldâs most celebrated restaurant, El Bulli. Inedit is a Spanish infusion of barley malt and wheat, with ...