IN the shadow of pandemic and panic it’s a brave time to be opening a restaurant. In the case of The Spärrows reopening… almost three months later than they had expected. Such is the reverence ...
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Chorlton’s The Creameries to shut – delivery service planned
IN a rapidly changing coronavirus climate the Prime Minister has urged us all to avoid social activity, including pubs, clubs, theatres, large gatherings. It has left the hospitality industry. already reeling, in state of terminal ...
Huge hospitality exhibition postponed as coronavirus crisis escalates
THE biggest regional hospitality trade show, Northern Restaurant and Bar, has been postponed on the eve of its two day occupancy of Manchester Central (March 17 and 18). NRB20 was due to welcome thousands of ...
It’s going to leave you reeling – our big Paddy’s Day round-up
IT was a toss-up between doing a Mother’s Day round-up or a St Patrick’s. In the end the latter won out because we couldn’t resist using this picture of two Irishmen of the old school ...
Manchester sheds weekend party image as ‘seven day socialising’ kicks in
MAYBE it’s just a reinvention of 24 Hour Party People for Millennials. Think ‘Seven Day Socialising Mancs’, That’s if you believe a new survey conveniently released to coincide with the annual Northern Restaurant and Bar ...
Hatch eggs? It's the Scotch variety at their new Sunday produce market
HATCH on Oxford Road certainly is a buzzing food and drink hub, this Sunday (March 15, 12pm-6pm) launching its first monthly Sunday produce market. It offers a strong line-up of independent local traders selling a ...
Lovingly Artisan named as the North West’s best bakery
WE are blessed with so many fine bakers these day and Lovingly Artisan of Altrincham Market is no stranger to accolades – the latest being named The North West's Best at this year’s Bakery Business ...
Tea is served – a child’s afternoon to remember at The Midland
OUTSIDE in St Peter’s Square females of every age paraded in support of International Women’s Day. All good natured and positive. We were looking out from the Midland Hotel Tea Room, showing solidarity by scoffing ...
20 Stories appoints Mike Jennings as Exec Head Chef
MICHELIN-trained Mike Jennings has been announced as the new exec head chef at Manchester’s 20 Stories restaurant. By doing so he steps out of the shadow of Simon Wood, with whom he formed a formidable ...
Tasting notes from Dave Marsland of Manchester Rum Festival
Favourite place to eat out in Manchester… Edinburgh Castle. It smashed the high expectations I went in with and with the chilled vibe it offers it really set the precedent for a great dining experience. ...