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These glorious little beans can be so much more than mere revision buddies. Photo: Stirling Noyes @Flickr

Preview: Chorlton Coffee Festival

There may be a myth that students will happily settle for substandard, barely-palatable coffee – evident from the queue meandering its way ...

Perhaps the most decadent of our suggestions: Australasia. But hard work deserves reward! Photo: Australasia.

Our pick of graduation restaurants

Australasia This renowned restaurant on Deansgate, although a notable WAG and Corrie star hot-spot, serves up some really elegant and opulent modern Australian ...

Chase away the revision blues with a colourful slice of cake at Teacup. Photo: Frideswide O'Neill

Revision relief

Exams are fast approaching and we don't want to feel guilty for going wild, having fun and being completely oblivious to the ...

These glorious little beans can be so much more than mere revision buddies. Photo: Stirling Noyes @Flickr

Preview: Chorlton Coffee Festival

Posted on May 17, 2013 1
Perhaps the most decadent of our suggestions: Australasia. But hard work deserves reward! Photo: Australasia.

Our pick of graduation restaurants

Posted on May 5, 2013 2
Chase away the revision blues with a colourful slice of cake at Teacup. Photo: Frideswide O'Neill

Revision relief

Posted on Apr 29, 2013 3
These glorious little beans can be so much more than mere revision buddies. Photo: Stirling Noyes @Flickr

Preview: Chorlton Coffee Festival

Posted on 17 May, 2013 by

Fed up of yawning despondently into a lonely campus coffee? This one’s for you

If your exams all went a bit Pete Tong, grab the BBQ tongs. Photo: David Robert Wright @Flickr

Unleash the BBQ

Posted on 5 May, 2013 by

A few barbecue recipes to counteract the grilling exam period

Perhaps the most decadent of our suggestions: Australasia. But hard work deserves reward! Photo: Australasia.

Our pick of graduation restaurants

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We’ve compiled a list of restaurants where we’d love to take our parents

Head to 'the best pub in the University vicinity', The Salutation, for that much needed pint. Photo: sgwarnog2010 @Flickr

Celebratory sipping

Posted on 29 April, 2013 by

As the academic year draws to a close, Ben Walker advises on that essential post-exam tipple

Chase away the revision blues with a colourful slice of cake at Teacup. Photo: Frideswide O'Neill

Revision relief

Posted on 29 April, 2013 by

Ashley Scantlebury suggests a tasty change of scenery for your revision blues

The perfect snack for those last minute revision sessions. Photo: Joanna Fox

Sweet potato patties

Posted on 24 April, 2013 by

Try these sweet potato, leek, mushroom and goats’ cheese patties for some pre-deadline energy

Mackerel is filling enough that all you need with it are a few salad leaves, making it ideal for a quick fix

Smoked mackerel with rhubarb and ginger

Posted on 24 April, 2013 by

Put down the revision-induced pot noodle – this mackerel meal is just as instant

Dog Bowl puts an exciting spin on what might otherwise be just an evening of bowling. Photo: Dog Bowl

Dog Bowl

Posted on 17 April, 2013 by and

The Southern Quarter’s new trend: hipster bowling

The heart-stopping 'Kidz Breakfast', weighing in at the weight of a healthy newborn baby. Photo: Jesters Diner

Manchester vs. Food: an unhealthy marketing ploy?

Posted on 17 April, 2013 by

James Griffiths asks if it is wise to borrow food habits from across the pond

A fortune teller, an absinthe lady, a magician - you can't fail to be entertained in this 20s style speakeasy bar. Photo: Lounge 10

Lounge 10

Posted on 17 April, 2013 by

Step into a world of velvet resplendence and mellow gin

Even if you don't become King of the 'Q', it may be worth hanging around for a sample. Photo: Grillstock

Preview: Grillstock

Posted on 17 April, 2013 by

Manchester welcomes Grillstock for its Northern debut

You know what to do if a chef is late to the pass...

Great British Menu Drinking Game

Posted on 12 March, 2013 by

Raise a glass to the Comic Relief edition of Great British Menu!