Not just noodles – Shoryu Ramen Review
Noodle soup is ubiquitous in Asia, certainly in its eastern and southern parts, every country has their own take – and people get…
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We tried every dish on the new menu at Grafene and you need to as well!
With their enticing new summer menu now available they invited us down to eat our way through the whole lot. Bear in mind some of these…
Does Indian Tiffin Room serve the city’s best Indian food?
Last week we finally managed to get down to review one of Manchester's most talked about Indian…
We tried Black Dog Ballroom’s £5 Lunch Deal: Review
There are an abundance of fantastic Lunch Deals throughout the city centre to make your lunch decisions much easier. One such deal is at…
George’s Worsley: Monday Night Menu
During his 20 odd year career at United, Ryan Giggs had plenty to celebrate on the first night of the week, but can he make a success of…
There’s a New Menu at Black Dog Ballroom that you should try – Review
On Monday I experienced quite possibly my most personally favourite night in a long time. It featured my two most favourite things - Food…
Bundobust: Review
Anyone who follows us on Twitter will probably have noticed we’ve got a bit of a soft spot for Bundobust, and we’re not the…
Artisan: New Menu Review
The rise of Spinningfields as a serious contender for your precious boozing, munching and general lounging around time is undoubtedly long…
Turtle Bay: Review
It’s been two years this month since Turtle Bay opened their doors on Oldham Street, just a year after the opening of their first…
The Pasta Factory: Review
I'll have to admit to getting the wrong end of the stick when first hearing the name Pasta Factory, but thankfully a stroll down Shudehill…
The Armenian Taverna: Review
The last time I visited The Armenian Taverna was about a decade ago and my faded memory is of something resembling the Mos Eisley Cantina,…
River Restaurant Terrace Menu at The Lowry Hotel
It's finally getting to that time of year when we can break out those shorts and descend on Manchester's sunniest spots. We recently ran…
Iberica Spring/ Summer Menu
Maybe the sun puts us in the mood for sharing, or perhaps smaller plates suit warmer times, either way this time of year tapas comes in to…
The Grill on the Alley: Menu refresh
There will be those of you that may react with a certain amount of trepidation at the news of Grill on the Alley's menu refresh, thankfully…
West Corner: Review
Barely a week goes by without another new bar or restaurant opening in the Northern Quarter, but if you can only get to one this month,…
A night at Abode Manchester
Just a five minute walk from Piccadilly train station, and on the edge of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Abode hotel is a great location…
El Gato Negro spring/summer menu: Review
If you still haven't had the chance to eat at El Gato there now are whole new bunch of reasons to drop in, as the King Street restaurant…
Casanova at The Lowry: Review
Set against the backdrop of 18th Century Venice and Paris, we meet passionate, adventure seeker, Casanova, a man consumed by his desire to…
High Tea at Grand Pacific: Review
Traditionally, afternoon tea in England comprises of teeny tiny little sandwiches with the crusts cut off, followed by huge amounts of tea…
Bongo’s Bingo feat. So Solid Crew at Albert Hall: Review
As part of a busy and severely messy Bank Holiday weekend, I was lucky enough to attend the special Bongo's Bingo at the Albert Hall on…
Baby Grand Slam at Albert Schloss: Review
The new, regular night down at Albert Schloss which manages to combine their usual German inspired food and beverages with a couple of…
Wonderland: review
On paper Wonderland should be a sure-fire hit – it’s based on one of the most popular children’s stories of our time, the music is by…
Casanova – Preview
Internationally and critically acclaimed company Northern Ballet invites audiences to unmask and be seduced by history’s greatest lover,…
Ghost the Musical: review
Bill Kenwright Productions brings Ghost the Musical to the Lowry stage this week as the last stop on its UK and Ireland tour which began at…
Don Giovanni: Review
33 years is a long time in most industries, but certainly in food land. When this Manchester institution first opened its doors back in…
Cyrano at The Lowry: Review
Cyrano has got it all, wit, vigour and the most impressive hooter you’ll ever…
Tattu Summer Menu ’17 Review
With a waiting list of approx 9 wks on the weekends and practically a full house every night of the week it's fair to say that Tattu are…
Mr Cooper’s House & Garden: Review
After three years and some amazing food, last October saw Simon Rogan and The Midland Hotel go their separate ways, leaving the cooking in…
The Botanist opens in Didsbury
The Botanist has officially opened it's doors to the public today in Didsbury Village, so we thought we better head over and check it…
The Commitments: Review
Irish writer Roddy Doyle’s novel The Commitments first hit the shelves back in 1987, 30 years on and the story has been turned into a…