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We’re still in a cost of living crisis. Where’s our £170 this year?

We’re still in a cost of living crisis. Where’s our £170 this year?

The University’s forgotten about the cost of living crisis, and has left students grappling in the same tough financial circumstances; this year, with a £170-shaped hole in their pockets
‘No-No-No’: Manchester’s Christmas markets are back

‘No-No-No’: Manchester’s Christmas markets are back

The Manchester Christmas markets are overcrowded, overpriced, and miserable. Please don’t make me go again
New opening: Popeyes in Manchester

New opening: Popeyes in Manchester

Popeyes, the famous Louisiana fried chicken restaurant, makes its way to Manchester with reasonably priced meals and a convenient Piccadilly Gardens location
Review: Student night at HOME Bar & Kitchen in Manchester

Review: Student night at HOME Bar & Kitchen in Manchester

HOME has just introduced Student Night, pairing the perfect combination of food and cocktails
Foodie February round-up

Foodie February round-up

As the first half of February has flown by, here’s what’s left to look forward to in Manchester this Foodie February
Not-so blue Mondays: The Blues Kitchen review

Not-so blue Mondays: The Blues Kitchen review

The Blues Kitchen is a Manchester classic, providing food, footy and fabulous drinks. See what else is on offer to cure those Monday blues
The strange collaborations the fashion world didn’t need

The strange collaborations the fashion world didn’t need

Collaborations can be creative, political, or often both at the same time. But they are also a stamp of exclusivity for those who can afford them. We take a look at some of the weirdest collaborations that have been released recently, and consider if they really need to have happened
Lunchtime at Ducie Street Warehouse

Lunchtime at Ducie Street Warehouse

The new autumn menu at Ducie Street Warehouse delivers a delicious array of sharing plates
Don’t mope about mould: How to avoid mouldy food

Don’t mope about mould: How to avoid mouldy food

Use these simple tricks to stop your food going mouldy
You won’t butter board-lieve it

You won’t butter board-lieve it

Butter boards: the best idea since sliced bread or simply a Tiktok fad you’re ‘butter’ off without?
Get a taste of la dolce vita this weekend at Festa Italiana

Get a taste of la dolce vita this weekend at Festa Italiana

Check out Festa Italiana this bank holiday weekend with a host of different food and drink vendors, live music and masterclasses to transport you to the Italian peninsula
Food Across Borders – Cook for Ukraine

Food Across Borders – Cook for Ukraine

The #CookForUkraine campaign is using food to raise donations and awareness of the conflict, with support from various Manchester businesses.
Zumuku: Fresh and authentic sushi in Didsbury

Zumuku: Fresh and authentic sushi in Didsbury

Mancunion reviewer Asha checks out Zumuku, the must-know spot on Lapwing Lane, Didsbury, for fresh and authentic sushi.
Panc Foods: All colours of the (vegan) rainbow

Panc Foods: All colours of the (vegan) rainbow

We take a look at Vegan fast food restaurant Panc Foods, an independent and young business based in Manchester
What to see in Krakow, Poland

What to see in Krakow, Poland

Following exam season I was itching for a break. So, with a friend, I boarded the 43 to Manchester Airport, touching down in snowy Krakow just a few hours later. 
To be Perfectly Frank : A Valentine’s Day review of Escape to Freight Island

To be Perfectly Frank : A Valentine’s Day review of Escape to Freight Island

We take a look at Baratzuri’s menu for a Valentine’s Day feast at Escape to Freight Island, featuring live music from ‘Perfectly Frank’
No more tears: tearless onions now sold in the UK

No more tears: tearless onions now sold in the UK

Onions are a must-have kitchen staple, but regularly leave cooks in tears. How is science helping to solve the problem?
The best Veganuary offers in Manchester for 2022

The best Veganuary offers in Manchester for 2022

Follow our weekly guide for the best offers and deals to help you through Veganuary, we list our favourite spots to visit in the city this month!
Is our craving for comfort food thanks to society or evolution?

Is our craving for comfort food thanks to society or evolution?

Constantly ordering Uber Eats? It’s science!
Asha’s 10 Step Ramen

Asha’s 10 Step Ramen

Asha’s ten step guide to the perfect winter warmer – a simple ramen.