Food & Drink Archive

12th May 2022
Hello Oriental: Oxford Road’s newest addition
Hannah Wellock reviews Hello Oriental, the new bakery, restaurant and oriental food shop on Oxford Road, part of Circle Square.

9th May 2022
Nibble NQ: A bite of joy
Not to be missed, Nibble NQ is a treat for the tastebuds and is proudly female forward

17th April 2022
A roundup of the best Food Podcasts
Whether it’s a long train journey ahead, an afternoon pottering in the kitchen, or you’re finally planning to tackle the washing up, the following food podcasts are here to keep you company.

3rd April 2022
Want Not Waste celebrates three years of zero waste
Want Not Waste, Manchester’s first student-run, plastic-free shop and wider project, celebrates three years of positive change on campus.

21st March 2022
Rice ‘N’ Three at This & That – a Northern Quarter Classic
Gloria Coles goes in search of the Northern Quarter’s best rice and three deal.

9th March 2022
Food Across Borders – Cook for Ukraine
The #CookForUkraine campaign is using food to raise donations and awareness of the conflict, with support from various Manchester businesses.

2nd March 2022
Zumuku: Fresh and authentic sushi in Didsbury
Mancunion reviewer Asha checks out Zumuku, the must-know spot on Lapwing Lane, Didsbury, for fresh and authentic sushi.

23rd February 2022
Panc Foods: All colours of the (vegan) rainbow
We take a look at Vegan fast food restaurant Panc Foods, an independent and young business based in Manchester

14th February 2022
To be Perfectly Frank : A Valentine’s Day review of Escape to Freight Island
We take a look at Baratzuri’s menu for a Valentine’s Day feast at Escape to Freight Island, featuring live music from ‘Perfectly Frank’
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9th February 2022
In conversation: ‘Chicken and Bread’ Zine
We spoke to the founder and editor in chief of Chicken and Bread Zine, celebrating food as art and centring voices of colour

8th February 2022
The Allotment: Beyond a Veganuary treat
Fancy trying a new city centre restaurant? The Allotment is a great place to give a fully plant-based menu a chance!

8th February 2022
Go to Pho Cue: A review of the Vietnamese restaurant taking over Tik Tok
The Mancunion’s latest food columnists @tendercubeofchillipaneer review Vietnamese restaurant sensation Pho Cue

30th January 2022
Ruby Tandoh’s Permission to ‘Cook As You Are’
A review of Ruby Tandoh’s ‘Cook As You Are’, Tandoh’s most politically radical yet practically reasonable book yet.

11th January 2022
The best Veganuary offers in Manchester for 2022
Follow our weekly guide for the best offers and deals to help you through Veganuary, we list our favourite spots to visit in the city this month!

13th December 2021
Top 10 Manchester City Centre Pubs
Pub aficionados Freddie Moss, James Stanley, and Jack Birtles take us on their ultimate pub crawl around Manchester. Read on for the best ales, lagers, and spirits in town – ranked from 10 to 1.

10th December 2021
Winter warmers: Aubergine parmigiana
Take a look at our recipe for aubergine parmigiana, a staple of the Italian dinner table and a hearty Winter meal.

3rd December 2021
The speakeasies of the Northern Quarter
We run through the ins and outs of the best speakeasies and secret bars the Northern Quarter has to offer with hidden doors and bespoke cocktails

1st December 2021
A £1 whistle-stop tour – Southside Tacos review
The first stop on our whistlestop tour of the cheapest Mancunion eats – Southside Tequila and Tacos, Withington.

24th November 2021
Asha’s 10 Step Ramen
Asha’s ten step guide to the perfect winter warmer – a simple ramen.