Following a re-decoration of the Manchester branch, Las Iguanas hosted a night of carnival dances, dinner and cocktail masterclasses.

Have you noticed more restaurants with long benches or multiple food vendors? Catrin Stewart talks to Mackie Mayor about the rise of communal dining.

Resident Italian Lucia Cannizzaro reviews the Italian chain and it is definitely worth a visit

Siam Smiles’ capacity is low for now, and Alice Stephenson wishes always to find a free table for herself in this hidden gem of a Thai restaurant.

Kate Fawcett reviews the recently re-branded ‘The Bar’, which has managed to retain the essence of The Font, with its famous cheap cocktails and freshly made food

Lucia Cannizzaro expected authentic Italian street food from new vendor WOLF- but was left disappointed.

A prohibition-era style speakeasy has opened in Chorlton, and we’re here for it

PLY’s new winter cocktail menu features an array of festive themed drinks: from the Roast Peach Old Fashioned to the hot chocolate wine, there’s something for everyone this Christmas.

Elena Bradley reviews Spinningfield’s Lebanese food haunt, Comptoir Libanais. From hommos to pink pickles, Is it hype-worthy?

“Like many other student procrastinators of late, I have found myself falling down the rabbit hole of food-related YouTube, hence coming across the most classic and noteworthy foody film scenes that will leave you simultaneously love-struck, feeling the pressure of the kitchen and, most of all, hungry.”

The social media world can be a minefield of fakery and misconception – The Mancunion looks at the best wholesome accounts online

Save money for yourself and save the planet with Want Not Waste, the new zero-waste store in the SU

Burnt through your student loan in just a couple of weeks? Save money and treat your taste buds with a packed lunch, not a meal deal

Elena Bradley reviews the most hyped celebrity cookbook of the last 5 years: Chrissy Teigen’s ‘Cravings’… Is it worth the splurge?

The humble potato: an often overlooked vegetable, we consume it so regularly that we forget about its charm.

Elena Bradley reviews Russell Norman’s ‘Polpo’, the Venetian cookbook born out of the successful London restaurant chain. Is it worth £25?

Please enjoy responsibly

Try out this recipe for roasted tomato and garlic soup to warm you up over the cold winter months and fight off any pesky colds