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NOW OPEN: Trafford Centre unveils four independent businesses in latest refurbishment

NOW OPEN: Trafford Centre unveils four independent businesses in latest refurbishment

The Trafford Centre has officially unveiled its new dining development, dedicated solely to homegrown restaurants - a first for the centre.The newly refurbished ‘Eastern Garden’ area, in the Upper Orient, spotlights a handful of independent ...

13 February 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

SKOF: Chef Tom Barnes' Skof takes home Michelin Star less than a year after opening

SKOF: Chef Tom Barnes' Skof takes home Michelin Star less than a year after opening

At long last, the wait for Manchester’s second Michelin Star is finally over with Chef Tom Barnes' recently-opened Skof earning the prestigious accolade earlier this week.The 36-cover restaurant in the NOMA neighbourhood expertly creates an ...

13 February 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

THIS SUMMER: New food hall House of Social to open on First Street

THIS SUMMER: New food hall House of Social to open on First Street

Great news for the city as Manchester is set to welcome yet another food hall later this summer, with a massive new dining space set to open on First Street.Spread over 12,000 sq ft, House ...

8 February 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY: Ramona is giving away hundreds of free pizza slices this weekend

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY: Ramona is giving away hundreds of free pizza slices this weekend

Clear your plans this Sunday afternoon as National Pizza Day is here and two of the city's favourite spots, Ramona and Diecast, are serving up some seriously unmissable deals.At Ramona, the first 200 guests will ...

8 February 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

THE BEST OF BAKES: Lovingly Artisan named the UK’s top bakery third time in a row

THE BEST OF BAKES: Lovingly Artisan named the UK’s top bakery third time in a row

Once again, Lovingly Artisan Bakery has been named the UK’s top bakery as part of the 2025 Bakers’ Dozen which lists the best artisan bakeries in Britain, as voted for by more than 100 specialists ...

30 January 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

WINNERS: All the Manchester Food and Drink Awards winners announced

WINNERS: All the Manchester Food and Drink Awards winners announced

At long last, the winners from this year’s Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards have finally been revealed.On Monday (27th January), the very best in hospitality across Greater Manchester came together at New Century for ...

28 January 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

NEXT MONTH: Steakhouse Meatworks to open first UK location at Circle Square

NEXT MONTH: Steakhouse Meatworks to open first UK location at Circle Square

Good news for any steak lovers out there as modern steakhouse and eatery, Meatworks, is set to open its first restaurant at Bruntwood SciTech and Vita Group’s Circle Square, early doors next month (5th February).With ...

24 January 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

READY, STEADY, COOK: The Vegetarian Society launches brand-new city centre cooking school

READY, STEADY, COOK: The Vegetarian Society launches brand-new city centre cooking school

The Vegetarian Society has just opened its doors to its brand-new Ancoats location which is set to become a hub for community cooking, public workshops and professional training, making plant-based and vegetarian cooking more exciting ...

22 January 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

ONE NIGHT ONLY: Guest chef Dave Wall to join KAJI Chef Patron Steven Smith next month

ONE NIGHT ONLY: Guest chef Dave Wall to join KAJI Chef Patron Steven Smith next month

Swanky Japanese restaurant, KAJI, has just announced the very exciting news that the restaurant's chef patron, Steven Smith, is preparing for a one-night-only guest chef event in collaboration with Dave Wall of The Unruly Pig, ...

17 January 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

RE-LAUNCH: Hidden Deansgate nightlife venue One Eight Six set to re-open its doors this month

RE-LAUNCH: Hidden Deansgate nightlife venue One Eight Six set to re-open its doors this month

One Eight Six, which launched over four years back, has just announced an exciting re-launch set to take place this January. Set behind a two-way mirrored door, One Eight Six has a brand-new lease of ...

16 January 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

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