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Young star chefs takeover at City Inn

Three talented young chefs have been challenged to take over the City Inn kitchen and produce their own signature menu for one night only as part of Visit Manchester’s Young Star Chef Initiative. Monday, July ...

30 June 2009

Taste of summer at Harvey Nichols

Lisa Higginson As the sun shines down and the heat-wave takes hold, now is the perfect time to celebrate the taste of summer. Harvey Nichols in Manchester is hosting a special Summer Fete in its ...

30 June 2009

Butty battle celebrates National Jam Week

Lisa Higginson Three top chefs took time out from their kitchen wizardry to embark on a jam butty battle at Harvey Nichols in Manchester. As part of the first ever National Jam Week (June 21 ...

26 June 2009

Five questions for...Stuart Thomson

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 ...

26 June 2009

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 ...

26 June 2009

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 ...

24 June 2009

Birthday celebrations at City Inn

Lisa Higginson Diners are being invited to join in a special birthday celebration at Manchester’s City Inn. The hotel is marking City Inn’s 10th birthday by offering an irresistible two-course Market Menu meal with a ...

22 June 2009

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 Hotel’s award-winning River Bar and Restaurant has created a special set menu for diners to ...

22 June 2009

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 country’s culinary stars. TOM caught up with him hot off the heels ...

20 June 2009

Afternoon tea in the clouds

Lisa Higginson Afternoon tea is one this country’s 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. ...

20 June 2009

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