Food & Drink Archive

Electric Shuffle: A unique concept meets Christmas
Electric Shuffle’s festive menu is out but can they make onto our nice list this year?

Unagi – A true celebration of Japan
A modern Japanese spot with outstanding flavours, Altrincham’s Unagi is certainly not one to miss…

Manchester’s Simmons Bar turns one year old
Simmons bar on Deansgate has just celebrated its first birthday in style with a proper bash that has left us eager to return

A new study spot with good food? House of Social has it all
We spent the day at House of Social: could their great food, gorgeous interiors, and reliable Wi-Fi make it Manchester’s ultimate student hangout?

How to Add Flavour – a spice masterclass
Ian Hemphill and Kate McIntosh’s new recipe book How to Add Flavour gives home cooks a step by step guide to replace bland food with exciting and vibrant meals.

Tangerine review: Manchester’s newest food hall
Tangerine tries to make its mark on Manchester as another food hall and events space opening in town, with a few teething troubles in the process

Sqew Review: Leeds’ instafamous shawarma spot comes to Manchester
The hype was high for middle-Eastern inspired street food takeaway spot, Sqew, to come to town after frequently selling out in its Leeds store. But, does it deliver in an oversaturated market?

Bullgogi: Bringing the heat to Piccadilly Gardens
Piccadilly Gardens gets a much-needed glow-up with the arrival of Bullgogi, the UK’s largest Korean BBQ

Cluk: A restaurant finding its feet
Manchester’s newest fried chicken restaurant, Cluk, has opened on Canal Street, offering mouthwatering Korean fusion dishes

What I learnt from my first wine tasting: Celebrating Portugal’s Lisboa wine region
Few students know much about wine, but after an evening with Wines of Lisboa, it’s something that deserves a lot more appreciation
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Review: A taste of Sicily at Rizzo’s
Located in Big Hands, Rizzo’s serves up some delicious Sicilian savoury treats
How do you tofu?
Starting at university can be a great opportunity to try new things and The Mancunion has compiled a how-to for one of the most hated and beloved ingredients: Tofu

A Culinary Guide To Freshers’ Week
Freshers’ Week is a turbulent time, this guide aims to keep things steady, if only in the kitchen.

Morning Glory: ‘Definitely Maybe’ the newest sweet spot in the Northern Quarter
New café Morning Glory opens in the Northern Quarter, serving up a bargain £5 morning coffee-and-bagel combo

Formidable flavours at Forbici!
Fresh Neapolitan style pizza, cut with scissors, brings you one step closer to Italy, at Forbici

An Abundant Lunch at Ad Maiora
Ad Maiora’s lunch deal packs in authentic Italian flavours, and at a reasonable price

A sugary celebration of trans identity
Half Dozen Other have launched the Trans Suisse pastry, in support of Manchester’s trans community

AI vs the empty fridge: Can technology solve student food waste?
Using AI to meal plan and use up leftovers may save you money and help reduce food waste

City guide #3: Northern Quarter
A guide to Northern Quarter, the home of brunch, lunch and everything in-between in the heart of the city centre
