BAR crawls ought to be adventures, involve journeys. These days we take a stagger among the dark arches of the Piccadilly Beer Mile for granted. So what’s next? Well, grab yourself a Metrolink map, destination ...
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C'mon feel the buzz as cider gets its seven days in the spotlight
WHAT a glorious image of freshly picked cider apples this is. It seems far removed from the urban hipness of Ancoats but it sums up a keynote event in the inaugural Manchester Cider Week (September ...
Look who's the latest star addition as MFDF 2019 confirm their full line-up
THE final line-up for the Manchester Food and Drink Festival (Sep 26-Oct 7) has been revealed. Featuring a fantastic array of talent from all aspects of the city’s wider food and drink industry, it’s set ...
Top Manchester restaurants join Action Again Hunger fund-raising campaign
RESTAURANTS across Manchester are joining Action Against Hunger’s Love Food Give Food campaign. The premise of the campaign is simple: restaurants add an optional £1 to the bill or donate a percentage of the proceeds ...
Tickets going fast – two truly indie beer festivals worth your patronage
IT’S a bit like hit stage shows Matilda or The Book of Mormon. It pays to book well ahead for the best independent beer festivals or disappointment will be guaranteed. Both IndyManBeerCon (Thu Oct 3-Sun ...
Simon shows his culinary artistry at the Art Gallery
EL Gato Negro chef/patron Simon Shaw fronts the latest in a quartet of immersive supper clubs – a collaboration between Manchester Food and Drink Festival and Manchester Art Gallery. The Gallery on Mosley Street is ...
Festival of Manchester – a global melting pot of street food
FESTIVAL of Manchester is back in Platt Field this Saturday (August 31), reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the city. Heartwarmingly so in these turbulent Brexit times. And food is at the forefront. Where else ...
A first look at Cultureplex – an entire new world in a warehouse
FROM the outside the Ducie Street Warehouse looks a mighty fortress. If new build Hotel Dakota is sleek and dark, outside and in the new home of Cultureplex/Bistrotheque is a more deceptive beast. Step inside ...
Match the finest Spanish gin with tapas at a special Iberica evening
EXPERT mixologist Lucas Roskell will demonstrate the making of four creations, curated specifically to pair with Andalucian inspired tapas dishes. He will also guide you through all things Gin Mare, including the inspiration behind each ...
JUST WEEKS LEFT TO VOTE FOR YOUR MFDF 2019 AWARDS FAVES
AS September arrives it’s time to start counting down to Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2019(Sep 26-Oct 7), and to get your votes in for the coveted Manchester Food and Drink Awards. Voting is now ...