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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.
Deansgate’s newest burger joint: Big Licks review

Deansgate’s newest burger joint: Big Licks review

Big Licks hits the ground running with the juiciest burgers and creamiest shakes
Lunchtime at Ducie Street Warehouse

Lunchtime at Ducie Street Warehouse

The new autumn menu at Ducie Street Warehouse delivers a delicious array of sharing plates
‘A Sunday Well Spent’ with Gino

‘A Sunday Well Spent’ with Gino

‘A Sunday Well Spent’ at INNSiDE Manchester by Melia includes a luxurious meal at First Street Bar and Kitchen.
Zumuku: Fresh and authentic sushi in Didsbury

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.
The Allotment: Beyond a Veganuary treat

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!
A £1 whistle-stop tour – Southside Tacos review

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.

Review: Grand Pacific

“After being led to the table and served our food, the bubble of grandeur and history began to burst a little”

Review: Piccolino

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

Lunya Review

Excellent tapas can be hard to find outside of Spain (and occasionally in it too). Lunya delivers. This Liverpool based restaurant and deli has a sister in Manchester’s Barton Arcade

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Restaurant Guide

Maddy Hubbard provides the definitive guide to the best restaurants for Valentine’s day

I am Pho Review

Pho is a beautiful thing. The coming together of broth, noodles and thinly cut beef, in my humble opinion, represents a trinity of perfection and comfort. That is, of course, if it is done well. I have been visiting ‘I am Pho’ for some time now. The restaurant opened in China Town last year in […]

This ‘n’ That Review

This ‘n’ That delivers authentic charm and a real inner city Indian experience

Review: Topkapi Palace

Nestled in the middle of Deansgate lies Topkapi Palace, a small Turkish restaurant. Having never been to a Turkish restaurant before I stepped inside not knowing quite what to expect… I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was relaxed despite the 80’s power ballad background music which I found myself occasionally joining in with but this […]

A Tour of Manchester’s Finest Falafels

Photo: Maddy Hubbard Manchester is a great city for the deep-fat fried chickpea, with a multitude of options from the Northern Quarter to Curry Mile and even out in the ‘burbs. However, not all falafel were created equal, so here’s a handy guide to help you traverse the terrain: Kukoos Price: £3.50 The most recent […]

Why we love Fallow (the new and improved incarnation of Trof Fallowfield)

I was so disappointed when I heard Trof Fallowfield was changing hands. “It won’t be the same” I insisted. “Where am I going to go and gossip over a bottle of red wine now?”. But having visited a few times I now see the error of my ways. From its humble origins as a vegan […]