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Small plates, cocktails, and a great atmosphere: MOTLEY is worth a visit

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.
The yummy mummy health spot redesigning brunch

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.
Review: MOTLEY’s new Japanese Spring Terrace featuring Roku Gin

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!
A dinner date at Vapiano

A dinner date at Vapiano

Vapiano is famed for its approach to pasta. With its romantic scenery complimenting the Italian restaurant, is the pasta worth a bite?
Behold the Bottomless Feast at Red’s True BBQ

Behold the Bottomless Feast at Red’s True BBQ

Get legless and stuffed, at Red’s True Barbecue’s festive Bottomless Feast with both Meat-Lover and Meat-Free platters on offer!
Is the Green Goddess Salad worth your thyme?

Is the Green Goddess Salad worth your thyme?

Lettuce see whether this viral TikTok salad is worth the hype…
Rice ‘N’ Three at This & That – a Northern Quarter Classic

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.
To be Perfectly Frank : A Valentine’s Day review of Escape to Freight Island

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’
Seven 54: An escape from student reality

Seven 54: An escape from student reality

If you’re looking to escape the reality of student life, brunching at Seven54 Cafe Bar and Restaurant is the way to go.
The commercialisation of coffee: style over substance at Pot Kettle Black

The commercialisation of coffee: style over substance at Pot Kettle Black

Food writer Anneliese Murray explores the idea that coffee shops are giving in to the culture of style over substance
Review: Tapeo and Wine

Review: Tapeo and Wine

Food editor, Elena Meritxell Bradley gives Deansgate favourite, Tapeo and Wine a go to see how good their paella is
Review: Shoryu, ramen worth the splurge

Review: Shoryu, ramen worth the splurge

Editor Elena Bradley reviews the tucked away Japanese restaurant, Shoryu. Japanese food is cool and well-loved, and Shoryu does it justice
Bill’s grand reopening: what’s new?

Bill’s grand reopening: what’s new?

From interior change to seasonal menu shifts, Writer Dominic Fung gets to sit down with Bill Collinson, founder of the newest ‘Bill’s Restaurant’, and discusses their new menu and the importance of excellent service…
Alvarium Review: Vegan Food Gone Fancy

Alvarium Review: Vegan Food Gone Fancy

Writer, Anneliese Murray reviews the Northern Quarter’s latest vegan hotspot, Alvarium
Cheap eats without the trek: Lazy casual dining

Cheap eats without the trek: Lazy casual dining

Contributer Anneliese Murray rates some of the dining options available in the popular student areas of Fallowfield and Withington
Franco Manca Moves North: Rudy’s Under Threat?

Franco Manca Moves North: Rudy’s Under Threat?

The North-South competition is once again extended as contributor Anneliese Murray compares two pizza veterans, Northern Rudy’s and Southern Franco Manca. Who will win the title of being Manchester’s best authentic pizza?
To Sushi or Not to Sushi – There is no question

To Sushi or Not to Sushi – There is no question

Contributor Dominic Fung gives you a detailed tour of Manchester’s sushi offerings comparing the menus of Samsi, Umezushi, Sushi Marvel and Yuzu
Honest Burger Review: Too good to be true?

Honest Burger Review: Too good to be true?

Food Editor Elena Bradley visits Honest Burgers to see whether they were telling the truth about their perfect patties. Were they lying? Find out here!
Review: El Camino at The Cotton Factory, Whitworth Locke

Review: El Camino at The Cotton Factory, Whitworth Locke

El Camino is new, in a good location, relatively cheap, and not without its faults
Yard and Coop: Chicken Fever?

Yard and Coop: Chicken Fever?

Poultry passion or a mediocre meal?