Food & Drink Archive
3rd July 2023
Portland Street joins Rudy’s ranks
Rudy’s adds another pizza parlour to its ever-growing empire with Portland Street.
4th June 2023
TikToks over cookbooks
Looking to spice up your usual meals? From Vegan to meaty recipes, we’ve compiled the best Food-Tok accounts for you to feast your eyes on!
4th June 2023
Comptoir Libanais refreshes its menu for spring
Comptoir Libanais’ spring menu revamp has enticingly colourful dishes, refreshing cocktails, and to die for desserts. It’s everything you need this summer and more.
13th May 2023
Bury Market: Traditionally untraditional
Bury Market is thriving in the age of online retailing. It boasts an eclectic mix of traditional marketplace staples along with a wave of temporary stalls celebrating the Hong Kong Food Festival.
10th May 2023
Summer drinks that will float your boat
Romantic, refreshing, and rewarding: these drink recipes are a must-try this summer.
7th May 2023
What even is curry? A colonial misunderstanding we’ve never been able to shake
A dish from nowhere, yet eaten everywhere. What even is curry?
13th April 2023
NQ64 smashes retro gin at Super Smash Bros tournament
The Mancunion attends NQ64’s monthly gaming tournament to not only destroy the competition but fall in love with Hartwall Original Gin. Could this be the drink of the summer? We think so.
4th April 2023
Small plates, cocktails, and a great atmosphere: MOTLEY is worth a visit
Motley announced its new menu recently, and we put it to the test. From charming yet filling small plates, sweet cocktails and modern sleek interiors, the Deansgate restaurant has a lot to offer.
4th April 2023
PATRÓN Tequila’s Manchester Margarita Month at Crazy Pedro’s
PATRÓN Tequila took over Crazy Pedros for Margarita Month. We tested what was on offer, and whether adding premium tequila makes a difference.
4th April 2023
The yummy mummy health spot redesigning brunch
The Mancunion reviews the self-proclaimed lifestyle destination The Green Lab in Manchester’s Northern Quarter offering pilates and a healthy brunch to nourish your life.
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4th April 2023
GRUB MCRs monthly takeover of Kampus cancelled: Why we need to support local Manchester businesses
After GrubMCR’s takeover at Kampus was cancelled, other developers stepped in to help. Long Live the Local are leading the fight back for other independent businesses across the city who haven’t been so lucky.
4th April 2023
Review: MOTLEY’s new Japanese Spring Terrace featuring Roku Gin
Join MOTLEY on their new Japanese Spring Terrace featuring Roku Gin and four new refreshing cocktails!
26th March 2023
Egg-ceptional Easter bakes
Guarantee yourself a hoppy Easter with these delicious holiday-inspired recipes from Jane’s Patisserie!
25th March 2023
Dare to dine in the dark?
Dining in the dark isn’t just for the movies: we took a trip to Poland, and enjoyed a 3 course meal entirely in pitch-black darkness.
23rd March 2023
An authentic keema recipe
The Mancunion brings you another great curry recipe, this time with an authentic keema recipe.
22nd March 2023
Romanticising life with a Crème Brûlée
Reject the ‘special occasion’ mindset and start romanticising your everyday, being bougie on a budget.
18th March 2023
Manchester’s food scene will never be London’s – And that’s a good thing
Manchester’s food scene is renowned across the UK, but how does it compare to the fame of London?
18th March 2023
Review: Sunday Roast at The Woodstock Arms
From its meats, nut roasts, wines and cosy chic interior, The Woodstock Arms is the fabulous home of the traditional Sunday Roast.
17th March 2023
Reclaiming Indian food from the white gaze
Reclaiming Indian food from the white gaze is vital to eradicate the risk of erasing Indian culture. Without it, the West continues to profit off its super foods and plant-based recipes rooted in Indian heritage.
17th March 2023
Mix it up with Mocktails
Love the taste but hate the hangover? Try out our mocktails, and you won’t be looking back.