Stuart Thomson was recently appointed as head chef in Harvey Nichols Second Floor restaurant. 1.What inspired you go into the food industry?Well strangely enough I always wanted to be an electrician until I got a ...
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Food festivities at Longridge
This weekend sees the Longridge and District Food and Drink Festival - an area that has a rich foodie culture. The event is being hosted at The Corporation Arms, Longridge, and there will be 50 ...
Little chefs learn to cook at Olive Press
Lisa Higginson Mini masterchefs are being invited to swap their Playdough for pizza dough and get creative in the kitchen at Olive Press. Top North West chef and restaurateur Paul Heathcote is encouraging youngsters to ...
Birthday celebrations at City Inn
Lisa Higginson Diners are being invited to join in a special birthday celebration at Manchesterâs City Inn. The hotel is marking City Innâs 10th birthday by offering an irresistible two-course Market Menu meal with a ...
Celebrate your graduation in style
Lisa Higginson A top Manchester restaurant is inviting students to reward their academic achievements with a celebratory feast. The Lowry Hotelâs award-winning River Bar and Restaurant has created a special set menu for diners to ...
Five Questions for.....Andrew Nutter
Lisa Higginson Rochdale chef Andrew Nutter shot to fame following the opening of his acclaimed restaurant Nutters and is fast becoming one the countryâs culinary stars. TOM caught up with him hot off the heels ...
Afternoon tea in the clouds
Lisa Higginson Afternoon tea is one this countryâs culinary institutions. But we actually have Portugal to thank for the customary practice of washing down crust-less cucumber sandwiches and cream-filled cakes with a cup of tea. ...
Top farmer chews the organic fat at Hullabaloo
Lisa Higginson An Altrincham audience got its teeth stuck into a lively debate about organic food during an event hosted by the townâs Hullabaloo cafe. The Organic Explained debate opened up the floor for consumers ...
Ambassadors gather for a bite of MFDF 2009
Lisa Higginson The movers and shakers of Manchesterâs food and drink world gathered in the dizzy heights of The Modern for a first taste of the cityâs annual culinary celebration. More than 70 people attended ...
The Oddest thing to happen in Chorlton
Lisa Higginson It brought a fairy-lit moose to the Northern Quarter four years ago and since then Odd bar has never looked back. In fact, its eclectic interior and laid-back vibe proved so popular with ...