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WING FEST: A whole festival dedicated to chicken wings returns this month

WING FEST: A whole festival dedicated to chicken wings returns this month

The ultimate chicken wing showdown is back. Wing Fest, the world’s largest chicken wing festival, will return to Manchester from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2025, taking place at the city’s historic Victoria Baths.This ...

2 September 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

FREE SUSHI: Chotto Matte to hand out 500 free sushi boxes this week

FREE SUSHI: Chotto Matte to hand out 500 free sushi boxes this week

In anticipation of its highly awaited Manchester debut, international Nikkei restaurant Chotto Matte is giving locals an exclusive preview of what’s to come.The brand will host an exclusive sushi pop-up from 12 pm on Friday ...

1 September 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

EXCLUSIVE: Marco Pierre White reveals the best pint, pub and roast in Manchester

EXCLUSIVE: Marco Pierre White reveals the best pint, pub and roast in Manchester

Earlier this month (23 August), I was lucky enough to chat to Marco Pierre White at this year's Bolton Food Festival - the UK’s biggest event of its kind, which just so happened to be ...

28 August 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

LUNCH SORTED: Australasia celebrates 15 years with a brand new £15 lunch menu

LUNCH SORTED: Australasia celebrates 15 years with a brand new £15 lunch menu

It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since Australasia first opened its iconic glass pyramid entrance on Deansgate, bringing Pacific Rim sunshine to Manchester’s dining scene. To mark the milestone, the restaurant is launching ...

27 August 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

DEAL OF THE WEEK: Stock Exchange Hotel launches cracking small plates menu

DEAL OF THE WEEK: Stock Exchange Hotel launches cracking small plates menu

The Stock Exchange Hotel is inviting guests to cool off this summer in the relaxing surroundings of its acclaimed tender restaurant, with its brand new collection of seasonal cocktails, summer afternoon tea, and special small ...

27 August 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

CHOCOLATE PARADISE: Hotel Chocolat opens two-floor concept store on Cross Street

CHOCOLATE PARADISE: Hotel Chocolat opens two-floor concept store on Cross Street

Manchester just got a whole lot sweeter. Luxury chocolatier and cacao grower Hotel Chocolat has unveiled a brand-new concept store right in the heart of the city on Cross Street - and it’s not just ...

22 August 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

POSIE: New concept launched from the team behind 10 Tib Lane

POSIE: New concept launched from the team behind 10 Tib Lane

Manchester’s hospitality scene is about to get a fresh splash of cocktail creativity as the team behind the much-loved independent eatery 10 Tib Lane is opening Posie, a brand-new drinks-led concept in Bruntwood SciTech’s Bloc ...

18 August 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

FRESH AND LOCAL: Marriott Manchester Piccadilly unveils Loom & Ladle bistro

FRESH AND LOCAL: Marriott Manchester Piccadilly unveils Loom & Ladle bistro

Marriott Manchester Hotel Piccadilly – the city’s biggest four-star – has just pulled back the curtain on its shiny new ground-floor dining spot, Loom & Ladle Bar & Bistro. And if you’re into hearty comfort ...

15 August 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

FREE COCKTAILS: Motley Manchester launches new '6pm sins' concept

FREE COCKTAILS: Motley Manchester launches new '6pm sins' concept

This August, Motley Manchester is inviting guests to indulge in a little mischief with the launch of '6pm Sins', a devilishly delightful cocktail ritual that kicks off this week (14 August), and continues every Thursday ...

13 August 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

BUNTING AND BAKES: Late Summer Fête to take over NOMA this month

BUNTING AND BAKES: Late Summer Fête to take over NOMA this month

This month, the whole of Manchester is invited to Sadler’s Yard to get stuck into a good old-fashioned Late Summer Fête. Hosted on Sunday the 31st of August, think sponge stocks, bunting, baking, folk music, ...

6 August 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

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