Food & Drink Archive
24th July 2023
Bill’s Spinningfields review: Frozen cocktails and mains are a hit and miss
Bill’s has introduced their new Mexico-inspired summer menu, pairing a variety of tacos with fun colourful cocktails, but does it live up to the hype?
8th July 2023
QR Codes in restaurants: A benefit or a burden?
Do QR codes add or take away from our dining experience in this post-covid world?
5th July 2023
Nothing boring about this Crumble(d)
Bringing back apple crumble – Hatch’s newest street food vendor lives up to its online hype!
4th July 2023
Should we ban Chicken McNuggets?
Generating 302 tonnes of CO2 each day, this McDonald’s favourite is at risk of being axed.
3rd July 2023
Portland Street joins Rudy’s ranks
Rudy’s adds another pizza parlour to its ever-growing empire with Portland Street.
4th June 2023
TikToks over cookbooks
Looking to spice up your usual meals? From Vegan to meaty recipes, we’ve compiled the best Food-Tok accounts for you to feast your eyes on!
4th June 2023
Comptoir Libanais refreshes its menu for spring
Comptoir Libanais’ spring menu revamp has enticingly colourful dishes, refreshing cocktails, and to die for desserts. It’s everything you need this summer and more.
13th May 2023
Bury Market: Traditionally untraditional
Bury Market is thriving in the age of online retailing. It boasts an eclectic mix of traditional marketplace staples along with a wave of temporary stalls celebrating the Hong Kong Food Festival.
10th May 2023
Summer drinks that will float your boat
Romantic, refreshing, and rewarding: these drink recipes are a must-try this summer.
7th May 2023
What even is curry? A colonial misunderstanding we’ve never been able to shake
A dish from nowhere, yet eaten everywhere. What even is curry?
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13th April 2023
NQ64 smashes retro gin at Super Smash Bros tournament
The Mancunion attends NQ64’s monthly gaming tournament to not only destroy the competition but fall in love with Hartwall Original Gin. Could this be the drink of the summer? We think so.
4th April 2023
Small plates, cocktails, and a great atmosphere: MOTLEY is worth a visit
Motley announced its new menu recently, and we put it to the test. From charming yet filling small plates, sweet cocktails and modern sleek interiors, the Deansgate restaurant has a lot to offer.
4th April 2023
PATRÓN Tequila’s Manchester Margarita Month at Crazy Pedro’s
PATRÓN Tequila took over Crazy Pedros for Margarita Month. We tested what was on offer, and whether adding premium tequila makes a difference.
4th April 2023
The yummy mummy health spot redesigning brunch
The Mancunion reviews the self-proclaimed lifestyle destination The Green Lab in Manchester’s Northern Quarter offering pilates and a healthy brunch to nourish your life.
4th April 2023
GRUB MCRs monthly takeover of Kampus cancelled: Why we need to support local Manchester businesses
After GrubMCR’s takeover at Kampus was cancelled, other developers stepped in to help. Long Live the Local are leading the fight back for other independent businesses across the city who haven’t been so lucky.
4th April 2023
Review: MOTLEY’s new Japanese Spring Terrace featuring Roku Gin
Join MOTLEY on their new Japanese Spring Terrace featuring Roku Gin and four new refreshing cocktails!
26th March 2023
Egg-ceptional Easter bakes
Guarantee yourself a hoppy Easter with these delicious holiday-inspired recipes from Jane’s Patisserie!
25th March 2023
Dare to dine in the dark?
Dining in the dark isn’t just for the movies: we took a trip to Poland, and enjoyed a 3 course meal entirely in pitch-black darkness.
23rd March 2023
An authentic keema recipe
The Mancunion brings you another great curry recipe, this time with an authentic keema recipe.
22nd March 2023
Romanticising life with a Crème Brûlée
Reject the ‘special occasion’ mindset and start romanticising your everyday, being bougie on a budget.