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Electric Shuffle: A unique concept meets Christmas
9th December 2025

Electric Shuffle’s festive menu is out but can they make onto our nice list this year?

Unagi – A true celebration of Japan
1st December 2025

A modern Japanese spot with outstanding flavours, Altrincham’s Unagi is certainly not one to miss…

Manchester’s Simmons Bar turns one year old
28th November 2025

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
25th November 2025

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
6th November 2025

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
4th November 2025

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
29th October 2025

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
27th October 2025

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
6th October 2025

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
6th October 2025

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
28th September 2025

Located in Big Hands, Rizzo’s serves up some delicious Sicilian savoury treats

How do you tofu?
24th September 2025

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
23rd September 2025

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

A Pub Crawl Guide to Manchester
23rd September 2025

Crawl in love with the capital of the North

Morning Glory: ‘Definitely Maybe’ the newest sweet spot in the Northern Quarter
29th August 2025

New café Morning Glory opens in the Northern Quarter, serving up a bargain £5 morning coffee-and-bagel combo

Formidable flavours at Forbici!
25th June 2025

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

An Abundant Lunch at Ad Maiora
13th June 2025

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

A sugary celebration of trans identity
13th June 2025

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?
26th May 2025

Using AI to meal plan and use up leftovers may save you money and help reduce food waste

City guide #3: Northern Quarter
7th May 2025

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