Food & Drink Archive
24th November 2023
Soul-warming miso beans: A cosy dish to conquer the cold in Manchester
Beans, beans, good for your heart, warm yourself up with this recipe to start!
20th November 2023
Winter wonders at The Black Friar: A cosy tavern delight
Are you sick of the miserable weather? Are you a lover of classic, warming British dishes? Are you ready to be immersed in the Christmas spirit? If so, get yourself down to The Black Friar in Salford to try out their new winter menu
15th November 2023
Fall? More like the rise of the seasonal veg
Try these recipes featuring seasonal ingredients to elevate your culinary experience through these winter blues
9th November 2023
Review: Freight Island – Payal’s Bombay Curry Club
Are you a curry lover? Why not head down to Escape to Freight Island’s latest all-you-can-eat curry buffet to enjoy a selection of delicious dishes
8th November 2023
Christmas begins here: Save the date for Manchester’s Vegan Christmas Festival
The highly anticipated Vegan Christmas Festival makes its way to Manchester this November, and will be home to a variety of vendors and talks about sustainability
1st November 2023
New opening: Popeyes in Manchester
Popeyes, the famous Louisiana fried chicken restaurant, makes its way to Manchester with reasonably priced meals and a convenient Piccadilly Gardens location
30th October 2023
Review: Halloween cocktails at Motley
The Mancunion headed to Deansgate to try out Motley’s spooky-themed cocktails
27th October 2023
Duck ragù: A recipe that will beat the winter blues
Want to impress your flatmates with a fancy meal? This duck ragu recipe is the one for you
25th October 2023
Freight Island: The Twilight Trail
Manchester’s cultural scene is set to light up with an unparalleled celebration of winter wonder
25th October 2023
Menagerie review: An immersive dining experience
The Mancunion visited Menagerie to ask if this influencer-recommended hot spot is worth the spend
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24th October 2023
The history of Halloween for foodies: Trick-or-treating and its not-so-sweet origin
From superstitious rituals to creepy costumes, learn about the Halloween traditions that have both died and survived
19th October 2023
Bottomless curry at Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
Celebrating National Curry Week in style, The Mancunion headed to Zouk to try their irresistible £20 bottomless deal
13th October 2023
Shedding light on South Indian cuisine
South Indian cuisine remains a hidden gem amidst the overwhelming popularity of North Indian dishes
5th October 2023
Review: Student night at HOME Bar & Kitchen in Manchester
HOME has just introduced Student Night, pairing the perfect combination of food and cocktails
29th September 2023
Five new restaurants and bars to try in Manchester this autumn
A guide to Manchester’s current hottest spots
28th July 2023
Put a (meat free) wing on it with TiNDLE
Up your picky bits dinner this summer with TiNDLE’s newest meat free nuggets
24th July 2023
Bill’s Spinningfields review: Frozen cocktails and mains are a hit and miss
Bill’s has introduced their new Mexico-inspired summer menu, pairing a variety of tacos with fun colourful cocktails, but does it live up to the hype?
8th July 2023
QR Codes in restaurants: A benefit or a burden?
Do QR codes add or take away from our dining experience in this post-covid world?
5th July 2023
Nothing boring about this Crumble(d)
Bringing back apple crumble – Hatch’s newest street food vendor lives up to its online hype!
4th July 2023
Should we ban Chicken McNuggets?
Generating 302 tonnes of CO2 each day, this McDonald’s favourite is at risk of being axed.