Food & Drink

Sam & Charlie review another South Manchester pub for those looking to try a new drinking venue.

Sam Joyce and Charlie Filmer-Court review their Pub of the Week, The Railway in Didsbury

Hester Lonergan discovers the hidden joys of non-Basics spirits

Claire Cottis shows us how to mix a delicious seasonal cocktail

Hester Lonergan visits North Tea Power, a relaxing cafe in Manchester’s Northern Quarter

Hester Lonergan visits Rudy’s Pizza, a pop up in Manchester’s Northern Quarter

Claire Cottis gives insight on how to create the Gin and Earl Grey Fizz, a truly British (…and easy to mix!) cocktail

Jennifer Leung and Dorin Cucoș sample deli cuisine and delights at The Botanist, Deansgate.

Victor Croci has done the leg work for you this Valentine’s Day by assembling a fine range of fizz to share with someone special–even if that is just yourself.

As an amateur of wine, being invited to review a new and upcoming Berliner-inspired bar did seem to be an odd choice before I realized my CV states that I have a B in GCSE ‘Deutsche’. Brushing aside those long forgotten moments of academic glory I made my way down to Spinningfields on Thursday evening, […]

Faye Waterhouse and Ben Walker go head to head in a no-holds barred battle to decided whether the Great British Bake Off has the perfect consistency and a satisfying flavour, or languishes at the soggy bottom of food TV.

Joanne Procter brings the delights from the Orient into her Manchester kitchen this week with homemade Baklava

This ‘n’ That delivers authentic charm and a real inner city Indian experience

It was in the words of one distinguished guest, a long expected party; the 140 pink cloakroom tickets had sold out quicker than Facebook shares on May 18th 2012. Described as “the greatest social happening since the fall of the Berlin Wall” the Cheese & Wine society’s inaugural evening lived up to expectations as all […]

The Southern Quarter’s new trend: hipster bowling

Kukoos is a new and delicious alternative to Oxford Road’s usual suspects, with everything on the menu at £5 or less

Five of our favourite pancake recipes, with more bacon strips

Indulge a little this Valentine’s day – you don’t have to be in a relationship to enjoy a slap-up meal

Catering en masse isn’t as expensive as you’d think

Decorative biscuits, truffles and chutney make lovely homemade presents