Food & Drink Archive
20th February 2019
‘Slow’ by Gizzi Erskine: A Cookbook Review
Elena Bradley discusses Gizzi Erskine’s newest cookbook ‘Slow’. Is it too complex or is it the ultimate guide to incredible, dream-worthy food?
20th February 2019
Las Iguanas: a chain restaurant like no other
Following a re-decoration of the Manchester branch, Las Iguanas hosted a night of carnival dances, dinner and cocktail masterclasses.
12th February 2019
Food and Film: A Banquet of Symbolism
“Like many other student procrastinators of late, I have found myself falling down the rabbit hole of food-related YouTube, hence coming across the most classic and noteworthy foody film scenes that will leave you simultaneously love-struck, feeling the pressure of the kitchen and, most of all, hungry.”
12th February 2019
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.
12th February 2019
Feed your mind: finding food in all the right places
The social media world can be a minefield of fakery and misconception – The Mancunion looks at the best wholesome accounts online
12th February 2019
GUSTO: Manchester’s authentic Italian
Resident Italian Lucia Cannizzaro reviews the Italian chain and it is definitely worth a visit
12th February 2019
Want Not Waste: The SU’s eco-venture
Save money for yourself and save the planet with Want Not Waste, the new zero-waste store in the SU
11th February 2019
Review: Thai Smiles Café
Siam Smiles’ capacity is low for now, and Alice Stephenson wishes always to find a free table for herself in this hidden gem of a Thai restaurant.
5th February 2019
Packed lunches: quick, simple, healthy
Burnt through your student loan in just a couple of weeks? Save money and treat your taste buds with a packed lunch, not a meal deal
5th February 2019
Review: The Bar
Kate Fawcett reviews the recently re-branded ‘The Bar’, which has managed to retain the essence of The Font, with its famous cheap cocktails and freshly made food
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31st January 2019
Review: ‘Cravings’ by Chrissy Teigen
Elena Bradley reviews the most hyped celebrity cookbook of the last 5 years: Chrissy Teigen’s ‘Cravings’… Is it worth the splurge?
30th January 2019
WOLF: The not-so-Italian street food
Lucia Cannizzaro expected authentic Italian street food from new vendor WOLF- but was left disappointed.
30th January 2019
On the joy of a single ingredient: potatoes
The humble potato: an often overlooked vegetable, we consume it so regularly that we forget about its charm.
8th January 2019
Bring & Mix: Moonshine Made to Order
A prohibition-era style speakeasy has opened in Chorlton, and we’re here for it
30th November 2018
Review: ‘Polpo, A Venetian Cookbook’
Elena Bradley reviews Russell Norman’s ‘Polpo’, the Venetian cookbook born out of the successful London restaurant chain. Is it worth £25?
21st November 2018
PLY’s winter cocktail menu
PLY’s new winter cocktail menu features an array of festive themed drinks: from the Roast Peach Old Fashioned to the hot chocolate wine, there’s something for everyone this Christmas.
15th November 2018
Comptoir Libanais: Lebanese Food Heaven
Elena Bradley reviews Spinningfield’s Lebanese food haunt, Comptoir Libanais. From hommos to pink pickles, Is it hype-worthy?
15th November 2018
Winter warmer: roasted garlic and tomato soup
Try out this recipe for roasted tomato and garlic soup to warm you up over the cold winter months and fight off any pesky colds
12th November 2018
A brief history of the Curry Mile
Helena Young provides a brief history of Manchester’s famous Curry Mile, and looks forward to its ever expanding, versatile future