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Freshers’ Guide Archive


21st September 2013
Over the year we will endeavour to help you eat and drink your way around Manchester’s finest establishments, with also recipe ideas and advice to cook up a storm at home too. In the past five years or so the craft beer and casual dining movement has gone from a niche interest to a becoming […]
21st September 2013
Homemade Basil Pesto with Penne, deconstructed Bruschetta, and Pecorino Romano. This is a fresh dish that relies on good ingredients, not necessarily high quality cooking skills. The key, as is often the case, is to keep tasting as you go.   You will need: Fresh basil leaves (handful) Pine nuts- (you can lightly toasted these […]
21st September 2013
For thinking outside the freshers pack.
16th September 2013
A guide to Oxford Road’s watering holes
12th March 2013
Marcus Kelly offers alternatives to the chains, helping you get more for your money
1st March 2013
Kukoos is a new and delicious alternative to Oxford Road’s usual suspects, with everything on the menu at £5 or less
21st February 2013
Ben Walker reveals the gems of the NQ – tea, cake, espressos and beer houses
30th October 2012
Maddy Hubbard reviews The Mark Addy, a beautiful riverside ‘true gem’
17th October 2012
Wälhbar is a beacon of hope amongst the bars of Fallowfield
15th October 2012
Sport Editor Matthew Barber visits Manchester’s latest footballing attraction

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