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The Groundnut Cookbook: The Supper club that brought African food to UK mouths
17th October 2019

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

Action Against Hunger: A Culinary-Charity Collaboration to Remember
14th October 2019

Contributor Elena Bradley gives the Mancunion a sneak peak into Action Against Hunger’s exclusive charity event involving Manchester’s six best chefs raising money to combat global malnourishment

Breakfast, brunch and more…
9th October 2019

Perhaps you’re getting bored of Spoons breakfasts and feel like a venture out… Read more to explore Manchester’s breakfast spots

Cheap eats without the trek: Lazy casual dining
9th October 2019

Contributer Anneliese Murray rates some of the dining options available in the popular student areas of Fallowfield and Withington

Franco Manca Moves North: Rudy’s Under Threat?
3rd October 2019

The North-South competition is once again extended as contributor Anneliese Murray compares two pizza veterans, Northern Rudy’s and Southern Franco Manca. Who will win the title of being Manchester’s best authentic pizza?

To Sushi or Not to Sushi – There is no question
2nd October 2019

Contributor Dominic Fung gives you a detailed tour of Manchester’s sushi offerings comparing the menus of Samsi, Umezushi, Sushi Marvel and Yuzu

The best places to study in Manchester
2nd October 2019

From procrastination to pro-caffeination, writer Ry Jackson gives you the low down on some of Manchester’s best spots to get your work done

Honest Burger Review: Too good to be true?
27th September 2019

Food Editor Elena Bradley visits Honest Burgers to see whether they were telling the truth about their perfect patties. Were they lying? Find out here!

The Tale of 8 Cafes: Coffee-spots you can’t miss…
25th September 2019

Writer Dominic Fung gives you a whistle-stop tour of the best Manchester cafes – Whether you’re a coffee-snob or a doughnut-lover, he’s got you covered

GLOBE Chorlton Review: Seasonal and sensational
20th September 2019

The Mancunion reviews GLOBE, a world-food Chorlton eatery that offers seasonal, locally-sourced fusion food that speaks for itself

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Our Predictions for the Manchester Food and Drink Awards 2019
20th September 2019

Elena Bradley gives the low down on the 2019 Manchester Food Award nominations and gives her predictions on who will take the title

Butternut Squash Soup: Cheap, Healthy and Delicious
18th September 2019

The ultimate butternut squash soup recipe: vegan, cheap, delicious and NOT pesto pasta!

Spend your Sunday at Albert’s Schloss
12th September 2019

Elena Bradley recommends Albert’s Schloss as the place to go this Sunday for your ‘golden roast opportunity’

The best alternative bars in Manchester
12th September 2019

If you want to go somewhere a little bit edgier, perhaps the ‘freshers’ scene isn’t for you, or perhaps you just want to experience more Mancunian authenticity – Elena Bradley has the bars for you

Crazy Pedro’s: the ultimate Freshers’ first date
6th September 2019

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

Five reasons to book a bubbly brunch
23rd August 2019

Ad: Need an excuse to book brunch? Hencote Vineyard have five excuses for you to convince yourself you’ve earned it

Review: Six by Nico’s ‘The Chippie’ tasting menu
15th July 2019

The new Manchester restaurant’s first tasting menu launches on Monday

Review: PLY’s Summer Cocktails
12th July 2019

Coffee and T is stuff of the Gods

The five best 2019 graduation deals in Manchester
8th July 2019

It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to get some dealz

Review: El Camino at The Cotton Factory, Whitworth Locke
28th June 2019

El Camino is new, in a good location, relatively cheap, and not without its faults