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Food & Drink
The Long Bar in Spinningfields Means Summer in ManchesterThe Long Bar is opening on 24 May
Albert Square Chop House Cocktail LaunchOur Heroes descend for the marriage of Albert's Chop House, a Husband and cocktails
Australasia New Menu: Foie Gras Is One Of The Best MCR…Lots of new grub teases the palate in the elegant Deansgate restaurant
3 Twenty One ReviewedJonathan Schofield finds a proper roast timed well in a fine new restaurant
Guerrilla Eats Food Stomps Down King StAction on key Manchester street at last, now we need more
Let Shalimar Transport You To BollywoodAn evening of Bollywood at Cheshire’s premium Indian restaurant
3 Twenty One Restaurant Food PicturesCharlotte Moore took some pics on the opening food night
Gulls' Eggs. Get Them NOWGordo some of his favourite food and a rude chef
Quorn – Should We Be Eating It?Clare Jones on the pros and cons of the meat substituteFrom Body Confidential.
Science Of Breakfast: Thurs 16 MayRasher fascination in fry up education
Best Of Manchester BreakfastsGordo takes the most important meal of the day very seriously
Black Dog Ballroom NWS Birthday Bash PicturesDavid Blake finds Craig Charles and the happy people
Food & Drink Roundup Wk 20: Major New Restaurant And Vegan…Jonathan Schofield patrols the city with his mouth full
Delifonseca Dockside, Liverpool, best restaurant in North…Good Food Guide Readers Award for Candice, Cooper and Co
A Chilli Celebration That’s Hot Hot HotFiesta Del Fuego brings some heat to the Northern Quarter
Neil Sowerby’s May 2013 Beer ColumnOur own original Hopper finds arty labels just the ticket
Neil Sowerby's May 2013 Wine ColumnMr Bouquet & Hints puts his nose to the bottle
Best of MCR City Centre TerracesDavid Blake seeks out the finest spots for a sunny city centre tipple...or two
The MC Café Bar and Grill ReviewedGordo on good dining, rose veal and a fine chef
Live Music Comes to 47 King Street WestEnjoy an evening of music and food this friday
ShalimarShalimar is now open - book your table now
A Death In The Family?Gordo finds a fine place for a wake 
Fifty Best Restaurants In The WorldEat well across the world
Solita In The Street: Food, Music, Aiden Byrne, Zed BiasSun 5 May. Call the police Gordo’s performing too
Food & Drink Roundup Wk 18: New Bar Arrives, All Bar One…Jonathan Schofield is the sultan of city centre flavour
Paul Hollywood InterviewedRuth Allan finds a baker with the Quays to the city
Chorlton Coffee Festival: Wake Up And Smell The SuburbCaffiene bonanza to make a summer splash - 28-30 June
Oishi Q ReviewedJonathan Schofield asks what's the story yakitori
Food & Drink Round-up Wk 17: Classic Site Re-opens, Old…Jonathan Schofield goes for a walk and has a ball (or two)
Linen's New Spring MenuWe photograph (then devour) their new dishes – feast your eyes on this
Manchester: The French WayOne-off cookery class at 63 Degrees, real tennis, and the Town Hall in French
MPA Reigns at Rain BarLaunch night for Manchester Pale Ale
Best Of Cheap Eats...Help Us And Win A PrizeHelp us out with your suggestions and win a meal
Out Of The Frying Pan: Harry Yeung MBE, Yang SingDavid Blake talks Suckling Pig, United and David Cameron with the Emperor of Yang Sing restaurant
Arts Brasserie, Piccadilly Hotel, ReviewedJonathan Schofield goes on an on about a mural and belly pork
Best Of Manchester SteaksGordo, Jonathan Schofield And Neil Sowerby gorge on city centre flesh
Best of Manchester BurgersGordo (with a little help) gets his nose in the trough
Gordo's Bits'n'Bobs Wk 15: Whole Chicken FetishismThe Fat One muses on pies, chefs and cut-throat razors
Dog Bowl Food ReviewedJonathan Schofield strikes lucky at a bowling alley with the biggest burger
Sommelier From Albert Square Chop House In The Semi'sThe Moët UK Sommelier of the Year competitionLatest Rants
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Alborz in Levenshulme. Top priced main is about £6.70 I think, food is always spot on (and those…
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Agree with M - Panchos is much better. I lquite like Barburrito, but it's not especially good…
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To be fair, you can sit in the pub if it's raining. The portions and price reflect the high quality…
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Offers
- Manchester Day ParadeSunday 2 June 2013, Manchester city centre, free event
- CIBOLunch Club for £10
- Manchester 235 Poker Lounge£35 Freezeout Tournament announced for Wednesday 10 July
- City Café, Restaurant and Bar3 courses and half bottle of wine for £25
- 24 Bar And Grill3 Deals at 24 Bar and Grill
- Blackdog Ballroom NWSFree Pool with BBQ Food
- The Royal Exchange Theatre£10 Tickets To A Doll's House
- Yoga Lounge10 Days Unlimited Hot Yoga and Hot Pilates for £15
- XperienceThis Paintballing£12.50 per person - includes 200 paintballs per player + lunch at some locations
- Dancehouse screening of Bonnie and ClydeRelive the Golden Age of cinema for £5 on Thursday 13th June
- Harvey NicholsEnjoy 3 courses with wine for £20
