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Soul-warming miso beans: A cosy dish to conquer the cold in Manchester
24th November 2023
Beans, beans, good for your heart, warm yourself up with this recipe to start!
Winter wonders at The Black Friar: A cosy tavern delight
20th November 2023
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
Fall? More like the rise of the seasonal veg
15th November 2023
Try these recipes featuring seasonal ingredients to elevate your culinary experience through these winter blues
Review: Freight Island – Payal’s Bombay Curry Club
9th November 2023
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
Christmas begins here: Save the date for Manchester’s Vegan Christmas Festival
8th November 2023
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
New opening: Popeyes in Manchester
1st November 2023
Popeyes, the famous Louisiana fried chicken restaurant, makes its way to Manchester with reasonably priced meals and a convenient Piccadilly Gardens location
Review: Halloween cocktails at Motley
30th October 2023
The Mancunion headed to Deansgate to try out Motley’s spooky-themed cocktails
Duck ragù: A recipe that will beat the winter blues
27th October 2023
Want to impress your flatmates with a fancy meal? This duck ragu recipe is the one for you
Freight Island: The Twilight Trail 
25th October 2023
Manchester’s cultural scene is set to light up with an unparalleled celebration of winter wonder
Menagerie review: An immersive dining experience
25th October 2023
The Mancunion visited Menagerie to ask if this influencer-recommended hot spot is worth the spend

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The history of Halloween for foodies: Trick-or-treating and its not-so-sweet origin
24th October 2023
From superstitious rituals to creepy costumes, learn about the Halloween traditions that have both died and survived
Bottomless curry at Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
19th October 2023
Celebrating National Curry Week in style, The Mancunion headed to Zouk to try their irresistible £20 bottomless deal
Shedding light on South Indian cuisine
13th October 2023
South Indian cuisine remains a hidden gem amidst the overwhelming popularity of North Indian dishes
Review: Student night at HOME Bar & Kitchen in Manchester
5th October 2023
HOME has just introduced Student Night, pairing the perfect combination of food and cocktails
Five new restaurants and bars to try in Manchester this autumn
29th September 2023
A guide to Manchester’s current hottest spots
Put a (meat free) wing on it with TiNDLE
28th July 2023
Up your picky bits dinner this summer with TiNDLE’s newest meat free nuggets
Bill’s Spinningfields review: Frozen cocktails and mains are a hit and miss
24th July 2023
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?
QR Codes in restaurants: A benefit or a burden?
8th July 2023
Do QR codes add or take away from our dining experience in this post-covid world?
Nothing boring about this Crumble(d)
5th July 2023
Bringing back apple crumble – Hatch’s newest street food vendor lives up to its online hype!
Should we ban Chicken McNuggets?
4th July 2023
Generating 302 tonnes of CO2 each day, this McDonald’s favourite is at risk of being axed.