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Making your flat a home: Manchester’s Best Plant Shops

Making your flat a home: Manchester’s Best Plant Shops

The Mancunion gives a run down of the best plant shops in the Northern Quarter, from exotic plants to funky pots – Manchester has it all
Solo Dates: Episode 1

Solo Dates: Episode 1

Lockdown is lifting and dates are back in style – whether you’re accompanied or going solo
George Floyd: Manchester mural defaced again

George Floyd: Manchester mural defaced again

Breaking News: The George Floyd mural in Manchester has been defaced with racist graffiti for the second time
New kid on the block: Four Side Vegan Pizza

New kid on the block: Four Side Vegan Pizza

An exciting new Detroit style vegan pizza joint has opened in the Northern Quarter
Embrace geek-chic this winter with Manchester’s best sweater vests

Embrace geek-chic this winter with Manchester’s best sweater vests

Are you struggling to see beyond the preppy, grandad-esque vibes of these jumpers? Check out our hottest picks for trendy sweater vests from Manchester’s very own boutiques
The Mexican smackdown: Which tacos tick boxes?

The Mexican smackdown: Which tacos tick boxes?

Elena Bradley and Anneliese Murray bring you a rundown of three Mexican food favourites in Manchester: El Capo, Luck Lust Liquor and Burn and Wahaca
Alvarium Review: Vegan Food Gone Fancy

Alvarium Review: Vegan Food Gone Fancy

Writer, Anneliese Murray reviews the Northern Quarter’s latest vegan hotspot, Alvarium
CulturePlex: Manchester’s Newest Ultimate Hangout

CulturePlex: Manchester’s Newest Ultimate Hangout

Contributor Ry Jackson introduces you to the newest Bistrotheque venture on Ducie Street: Cultureplex
The Caribbean Quarter: Sunshine Food in the Rainy City

The Caribbean Quarter: Sunshine Food in the Rainy City

Contributor Dominic Fung celebrates Black History Month by introducing you to Manchester’s best sunshine food. From Patties to Plantain and salt-fish to chicken splits, the Caribbean in the North is alive and delicious!
Live Review: JOHN (TIMESTWO) at The Castle Hotel

Live Review: JOHN (TIMESTWO) at The Castle Hotel

Blake Crompton reviews London-based duo JOHN (TIMESTWO) at their sold-out gig at the intimate The Castle Hotel in Manchester’s iconic Northern Quarter
Making the Most of Manchester

Making the Most of Manchester

Writer Joe Manock shares his essential places to visit in Manchester to ensure you make the most out of your time here
Manchester: the most Instagrammable city in the North?

Manchester: the most Instagrammable city in the North?

Mancunion arts contributors discuss their favourite pieces of street art currently in Manchester
Crazy Pedro’s: the ultimate Freshers’ first date

Crazy Pedro’s: the ultimate Freshers’ first date

Want to know more about the place that does fried chicken and waffles on pizza? Elena Bradley has the perfect place for you to take your date
Review: PLY’s Summer Cocktails

Review: PLY’s Summer Cocktails

Coffee and T is stuff of the Gods
Review: My Thai

Review: My Thai

Izzy Sharp reviews My Thai restaurant and takeaway: ‘probably the closest you can get to the comfort of a family meal while living away from home.’
Manchester becomes New York as Spider-Man spin-off shot in city centre

Manchester becomes New York as Spider-Man spin-off shot in city centre

Manchester’s Northern Quarter became the set for Morbius, a new Marvel blockbuster
Evuna NQ: the hunt for tapas continues

Evuna NQ: the hunt for tapas continues

Evuna NQ scores high on sangria but low on food. Izzy Sharp suggests you take your hunt for the best tapas in town elsewhere.
The rise of communal dining

The rise of communal dining

Have you noticed more restaurants with long benches or multiple food vendors? Catrin Stewart talks to Mackie Mayor about the rise of communal dining.
Artefact of the Week: Tony Wilson Mural

Artefact of the Week: Tony Wilson Mural

In this instalment of Artefact of the Week, Theo Bennett explores a tribute to Manchester music mogul Tony Wilson: the latest Akse mural to grace the side of a Northern Quarter substation
A very Afflecks Christmas

A very Afflecks Christmas

Helena Young attends ‘Afflecks After Dark’ and writes about what makes Afflecks a Mancunian must-visit this Christmas.