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Review: The Bay Horse Tavern

Same pub but different ownership, this re-branded Northern Quarter bar/restaurant is an affordable yet high quality dining option

At My Table: Nigella Lawson in conversation

We joined Nigella Lawson and Jeanette Winterson as they discussed the fundamental pleasures of food

Review: Don Giovanni

A half-price season brought crowds to Don Giovanni, but did quality get lost in the rush?

Banquets binned while rough sleepers go hungry and food bank reliance soars

To solve the UK hunger crisis, we need to start thinking about food waste

Daisy and Anokhi take a trip down Biko Street

A space for students to meet, eat and get involved in student life

Review: W. H. Lung supermarket and Tai Pan restaurant

An insight into a world beyond Sainsbury’s

Oké Poké

Northern Quarter’s newest eatery is put to the test in Felix Sander’s review

New menu at Las Iguanas: adding some spice to chilly autumn days

Mouth-watering additions to the autumn menu announced

Six tips to maintain your mental well-being

As the semester gets underway, James Johnson runs through some simple tips to help you keep track of your mental health and to flourish during your studies.

Tim Martin: lower VAT in pubs is good for students, economy and government

“Pubs are an important part of the social fabric of the UK”, Tim Martin told The Mancunion ahead of Wetherspoon’s ‘Tax Equality Day’ on the 20th of September

Preview: Alston Bar and Beef launches in Manchester

Whilst a bit on the expensive side, this new restaurant could be the perfect place to take a date (you actually like) or your parents to celebrate exam success

Preview: The Tequila Festival is coming to Manchester

Salt and limes at the ready!

Review: The Wharf

Make the most of the sunshine by taking a trip to Castlefield

Masterchef winner Simon Wood set to open his first restaurant in Manchester

Two top professionals have been recruited to head the team at WOOD

Review: Piccolino

“The restaurant is trimmed with deli counters that flaunt their wholesome produce whilst simultaneously working up your appetite”

GRUB Food Fair

We tried and tested a multitude of delicious treats from GRUB Food Fair, held at the Alphabet Brewing Company, before it takes a break from the streets of Manchester

Pitt Pantry addresses rising food insecurity

As food insecurity becomes a rising concern on college campuses, more colleges — including the University of Pittsburgh — are opening food pantries to feed hungry students tight on cash

Review: The Pasta Factory

“If the pasta brings in its native makers, then surely it’ll be good enough for me”

Ricotta, pesto and spinach lasange

A vegetarian lasagne that rivals the Italian classic

Chocolate and peanut butter malt loaf

Following on from last week’s easy bread recipe, here is a slightly more advanced bread: chocolate and peanut butter malt loaf, a tasty addition to any breakfast, lecture or revision marathon