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An Evening of Beer, Bourbon & American Style Tapas at Sandinista

In a special collaboration with our good friends at Sandinista we're helping celebrate their America month with an exclusive night of beer, bourbon and tapas with an American twist on Thursday 19th July.

We’ve gone a bit travel mad this week with both a trip to Loch Ness and a bit further afield with Cuba. Closer to home and check out the strange history of the Primark building…

Parklife 2018: In Pictures

We're spent a couple of hours going through ALL the Parklife pics from this year and we've pulled out our favourites. You might be in 'em - have a look!

Must-See Summer Exhibitions That Are On Right Now

The Summer exhibitions have arrived, and there are some real corkers across the city and into Greater Manchester.

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Red, White & Brew: A Month of American Events at Sandinista

How To Make… Gambas Al Ajillo with José Wong

Praise Be For Sunday Service at El Capo

Finest Day Out: Mobberley

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Video series and features

How To Make… Gambas Al Ajillo with José Wong

Speed Dating in a Chippy with The Charlatans

Nanny Banton and Friends... Go Tiki

mEats... Sacha Lord

Meet The Brewer: ShinDigger Brewing Co.

Signature Dish: Broccoli, Chilli & Sausage Pizza at Slice

The World's Hottest Curry at Scene Indian Street Kitchen

La Discothèque Toilet Rave (La Pisscothèque) with Danielle Moore of Crazy P and Veba

Greg Wilson & Colin Curtis: Return To Legend [Documentary]

Signature Dish with Ed Baines: Plats De Fruits De Mer at Randall & Aubin

Manchester Sampled: Black Josh & Biome

Signature Dish: Honey Roast Duck Breast at One88, Whitefield

Signature Dish: Samosa Chaat at Scene Indian Street Kitchen

Manchester’s Finest mEats… Black Josh

Manchester’s Finest mEats… Gary Neville

Signature Dish: Pistachio Cannon of Lamb at The Lowry Hotel’s River Restaurant

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Building Secrets: Primark Who'd have thought there would be so much history in Primark!? https://t.co/PjoQ8fJu3s https://t.co/am7CNssAYC

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Eating and drinking

Red, White & Brew: A Month of American Events at Sandinista

How To Make… Gambas Al Ajillo with José Wong

Praise Be For Sunday Service at El Capo

Dive NQ opens its garden just in time for some sunshine

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Upcoming events

MCR Talks: The Science of The Sesh

ParentFolk X Harvey Nichols Summer Social

Eels announce Summer Manchester Academy show

The Twisted Wheel Club All-Niter at Night People

Morrissey announces 2 new Manchester dates!

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic at Manchester Academy

Block Dog Ballroom

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Arts & culture

Must-See Summer Exhibitions That Are On Right Now

Our Top 20 Picks from this year’s Greater Manchester Fringe Festival

Looking Beyond the Haçienda with The Lapsed Clubber Project

Building Secrets: Primark

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Articles & reviews

Red, White & Brew: A Month of American Events at Sandinista

Review: The New Menu at Black Dog Ballroom

Cottonopolis Launches Stunning New Cocktails Inspired by Profound Japanese Idioms

An Evening of Beer, Bourbon & American Style Tapas at Sandinista

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From Mcr to

Finest Day Out: Mobberley

From Manchester to: Cuba

From Manchester To: Loch Ness & The Great Glen

Parks and green spaces in Greater Manchester

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Lifestyle

Scents of Occasion at Selfridges

WIN a Game at Breakout for Every England Goal Scored in The…

Nordic Muse Pops Open at Hatch

Work on your core!

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Events

Red, White & Brew: A Month of American Events at Sandinista

An Evening of Beer, Bourbon & American Style Tapas at Sandinista

5 Courses with 4 Wines for £30 with the Best of British…

What even is Manchester Day 2018?

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Music

Legends The Sonics come to Academy this October

The Twisted Wheel Club All-Niter at Night People

Years & Years at Manchester’s 02 Apollo

Looking Beyond the Haçienda with The Lapsed Clubber Project

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Who’s heading down for Sunday Service at @elcapo_cantina today?
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For 2 people it consists of...
- Burrito / Quesadilla
- Nachos
- Chicken Wings with sauce
- 2 Tapas dish
- 2 Sides
£14 each
...
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@elcapo_cantina goes vegan...
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Don’t worry carnivores of Manchester, the meaty Mexican classics remain untouched, but they have just launched an extensive new menu with vegans in mind.
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Dishes include
Salted Padron Peppers
Avocado Toastadas
Dairy free Mac & Cheese
Smoked BBQ Jackfruit Burrito
Beetroot & Chickpea Burger
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There’s a new cocktail menu over at @cottonopolis_manchester inspired by ancient Japanese Idioms such as “Tomorrow’s wind will blow tomorrow” and “The frog in the well knows nothing of the great sea”. They are works of art.
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This Wednesday and Thursday evening sees @ashasmanchesteruk explore the fine wines of britain whilst complimenting them with dishes specially selected from their new Indian Summer menu.
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Best of British Dinner
5 courses
4 paired wines
£33 per person
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Ticket link in bio! #mcrfinest

@mcreatsfest is transforming Heaton Park into a food lovers’ paradise this July.
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Participate in classes including vegan & vegetarian cooking, a chocolate masterclass and even cooking for kids.
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Ticket link in bio! #mcrfinest

There’s an exclusive free concert with award-winning Manchester poet Mike Garry and the Cassia String Quartet this Thursday at @hatchmcr #mcrfinest

💥Get all this today from 5pm @hawksmoorrestaurants for only £5.09!!! - BURGER, DRIPPNG FRIES AND SHAKY PETE’S GINGER BREW💥#mcrfinest