HOW can a Wolf change its spots? If you’ll forgive us for mixing metaphors as we come to terms with the latest metamorphosis of the bar concept that began life as Wilderness just a few ...
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Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge to headline Bruntwood NRB Debate 2020
TO say Tom Kerridge has made a big impression on Manchester is an understatement, so it comes as no surprise that he will be headlining the high profile NRB Debate at this year’s Northern Restaurant ...
Levy Market crowned UK’s Best Small Outdoor Market
CONGRATULATIONS to Levenshulme Market, which has just scooped ‘Best Small Outdoor Market’ in the Great British Market Awards 2020. It follows Manchester Arndale’s triumph last year in the ‘Best Casual Dining’ category. The judges said ...
Our Valentine’s Day round-up – definitely not just about heavy petting!
VALENTINE’S DAY is on the way with the food and drink industry straining at the leash to fill that heart-shaped hole in your life. Not always romantically. Already this week ToM has rejected a home ...
Tasting Notes from Lucy Hope – The Chanteuse
I AM an epicure. By that I mean I’m greedy and I’m boozy, despite regular resolutions otherwise the morning after. I used to live in France where vegetarianism is a pernicious myth. Raw flesh (aka ...
Manchester Union Brewery celebrates its first birthday with a free party
WE’RE not feeling quite so bitter about Brexit as we were. Still our toast this weekend won’t be for our momentous departure from Europe. No, we’ll be celebrating the first birthday of a brew that ...
Friar tuck in! Top chef Aiden Byrne to take over historic Salford pub
WHEN Aiden Byrne shut up shop for good this Christmas at Restaurant MCR he told ToM his new venture would be just four minutes’ walk away. We never envisaged that journey would be along the ...
Battle secrets of our Great Sausage Roll Off contenders
FINALLY, a true antidote to Veganuary – two of Manchester’s meatiest chefs heading to London for a showdown to create the ultimate sausage roll. Chef patron of the Bulls Head Heyside James Taylor and supper ...
Rosa’s Thai Cafe is coming to Manchester – what can we expect?
ANY Jack the Ripper Tour worth its gore takes a turn down London’s Hanbury Street. In 1888 the body of Annie Chapman, believed to be the sadistic killer’s second victim, was discovered in the backyard ...
Let it pour at the People’s Choice Wine Awards
THE People's Choice Wine Awards are back for a second year at the Comedy Store, Deansgate Locks, giving consumers a voice in picking the best bottles around. As with last year’s debut event, the ceremony ...