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Elena Meritxell Bradley

Elena Meritxell Bradley


Death Row Dinners: Musician Edition Part 2

Death Row Dinners: Musician Edition Part 2

From Prince loving breakfast to Bowie’s obsession with Shepherd’s pie, here’s another installment of the Death Row Dinners segment, this time with your favourite musicians
Star signs as meals: the most inaccurate article you’ll ever read

Star signs as meals: the most inaccurate article you’ll ever read

From Pisces as creamy pasta to Scorpio as a lamb vindaloo, follow this culinary journey through the zodiac to see what food you’d be
Unwrapping the Greggs vegan sausage roll

Unwrapping the Greggs vegan sausage roll

What is it about the vegan sausage roll that keeps us coming back for more?
Death Row Dinners: Acting Edition

Death Row Dinners: Acting Edition

Ever wanted to know Justin Timberlake’s favourite food? Well now you can, with this weeks instalment of Death Row Dinners, from lobster pasta to grandma’s cheesecake
Steak Night Every Night

Steak Night Every Night

Forget your botched Valentine’s Day attempts at a steak dinner, The Mancunion is here to bring you all the knowledge on how to cook the perfect steak – NSFV (not safe for vegans or veggies unfortunately)
Death Row Dinners: Sex icon edition

Death Row Dinners: Sex icon edition

From Marilyn Monroe’s love of hot fudge sundaes to Elvis’ infamous peanut butter and jelly sandwiches here we have compiled the alleged favourite foods of some of history’s favourite sex icons
In Conversation with Matt Maltese

In Conversation with Matt Maltese

At the end of 2019, The Mancunion sat down with 22 year-old chanteuse, Matt Maltese. Following the release of his second album ‘Krystal’, Matt discussed his change in direction for the album, his views on male solo artists in the 21st century and his distaste for socks and sandals
Love Island: Where is the food?

Love Island: Where is the food?

Do Islanders actually eat? Elena Bradley explores whether the lack of food in Love Island is a facet of their format or an active choice to dehumanize contestants
Review: Tapeo and Wine

Review: Tapeo and Wine

Food editor, Elena Meritxell Bradley gives Deansgate favourite, Tapeo and Wine a go to see how good their paella is
Review: Shoryu, ramen worth the splurge

Review: Shoryu, ramen worth the splurge

Editor Elena Bradley reviews the tucked away Japanese restaurant, Shoryu. Japanese food is cool and well-loved, and Shoryu does it justice
Franco Manca’s 40,000 Pizza Pledge for the Homeless

Franco Manca’s 40,000 Pizza Pledge for the Homeless

As a commentary on how to be a conscious and sustainable restaurant in 2019/20, Franco Manca are leading the pack. In using their surplus dough to feed the homeless (with pizzas in December and sourdough bread for the year), It’s a company that is setting goals for others to follow.
Crazy Pedro’s Christmas Pizza: Is it a step too far?

Crazy Pedro’s Christmas Pizza: Is it a step too far?

For Christmas 2019, Crazy Pedro’s have released something shocking. Feast your eyes upon this absolute fusion pizza! Merry Christmas…
Death Row Dinners: Starring… murderous men

Death Row Dinners: Starring… murderous men

Last week we had musicians, this week we’re taking a more sinister turn. Here we recount the last meals of some infamous murderous men
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
Peru Perdu Review: What is Tiger Milk and Why You Need It

Peru Perdu Review: What is Tiger Milk and Why You Need It

Peruvian cuisine has been unknown in the Manchester Food scene, until now – Peru Perdu is something new, temporary and exciting
Death Row Dinners: starring The Mancunion

Death Row Dinners: starring The Mancunion

Introducing the Mancunion’s Food and Drink section to a weekly segment, ‘Death Row Dinners: Starring…’ – Each week, we’ll ask everyone and anyone what their last meal would be… What would yours be?
Preview: Matt Maltese at YES

Preview: Matt Maltese at YES

Following the release of new album ‘Krystal’, Matt Maltese is returning to the stage with a headline UK tour in November – Elena Bradley previews what to expect from the witty chanteuse
Get excited for Manchester’s very own Peruvian pop-up, Peru Perdu

Get excited for Manchester’s very own Peruvian pop-up, Peru Perdu

Head Food and Drink Editor, Elena Bradley gets you in the mood for Manchester’s latest pop-up, Peruvian restaurant, Peru Perdu
An Ode To Hospitality: Hawksmoor is Heaven

An Ode To Hospitality: Hawksmoor is Heaven

Food Editor Elena Bradley presents an Ode To Hospitality by taking you on a walk-through of one of Manchester’s most loved restaurants, Hawksmoor
The Groundnut Cookbook: The Supper club that brought African food to UK mouths

The Groundnut Cookbook: The Supper club that brought African food to UK mouths

Contributor Elena Bradley celebrates Black History Month by detailing The Groundnut Cookbook, the book to celebrate Duval Timothy, Jacob Fodio Todd and Folayemi Brown’s supper club that brought the African food of their heritage to UK streets