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Blackdog Ballroom opens

A swish new bar opened under Afflecks Palace last week with a glitzy launch. The Blackdog Ballroom is a complete antithesis of the small and dark bars that populate the Northern Quarter. This new addition ...

4 November 2009

A taste of the region at Tatton Park

Lisa Higginson Lovers of food gathered together amid the autumnal hue of Tatton Park’s trees for a culinary celebration of the region. The North West Food Lovers Festival 2009 was a three-day extravaganza of producers, ...

29 October 2009

Ning launches new cookbook

Lisa Higginson Malaysian flavours will be flowing out of Manchester kitchens thanks to a top city chef. Eager to share his self-taught secrets of the stunning cuisine that is cooked up in his Northern Quarter ...

23 October 2009

North West Food Lovers

Taste buds across the region are set to be tantalised as the North West Food Lovers Festival arrives at Tatton Park this weekend. Set out in the Cheshire National Trust park, this festival has encompassed ...

21 October 2009

A taste of Tuscany at Harvey Nichols

Lisa Higginson A taste of Tuscany is coming to Harvey Nichols’ Second Floor Restaurant as it invites acclaimed cook Katie Caldesi to lunch. The well-known Italian cookery expert is joining the eatery as part of ...

14 October 2009

MFDF award winners announced!

Lisa Higginson The cream of Manchester’s culinary crop turned out for a glamorous gathering at the Palace Hotel to celebrate the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards. Hosted by celebrity chef duo The Hairy Bikers, ...

14 October 2009

Eat your way around the world with Intafood

Chorlton-based, IntaFood is here to make it easy for everyone to cook great tasting, authentic food from around the world. They offer recipe racks online, which are posted through your letterbox and contain measured amounts ...

2 October 2009

Is this The End of the Line for fish?

Lisa Higginson A rare opportunity to discover the compelling truth behind the state of the world’s diminishing fish stocks is coming to Manchester. The End of The Line - the world’s first major feature documentary ...

29 September 2009

Dine out with Dinner in the City

Lisa Higginson A feast of unique after-dark dining experiences is to be showcased as part of Manchester Food and Drink Festival’s gastronomic extravaganza. Throughout the festival (October 1 – 12), a series of tailored evenings ...

25 September 2009

Feast on Chorlton Food and Drink Festival

Lisa Higginson Chorlton is set to showcase its culinary credentials during a two-week foodie fringe designed to run alongside Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2009. The south Manchester suburb is flourishing with a wealth of ...

23 September 2009

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