Peru Perdu

Peru Perdu

Historically, it can be very difficult to successfully establish a restaurant as a ‘go to’ location,  as opposed to just being the hospitality offering withing a hotel? Chez Mal, The French at The Midland and The River Restaurant at The Lowry come to...
New menu at Canto in Ancoats

New menu at Canto in Ancoats

Canto Blossom Street, Ancoats A Simon Shaw restaurant from the team behind El Gato Negro Tapas, Canto opened on Cutting Room Square just over a year ago, originally concentrating on Portuguese cuisine, the menu has evolved into a Mediterranean tapas-style offering....
Oysters and Gin at Randall and Aubin

Oysters and Gin at Randall and Aubin

Oyster and Gin Pairing at Randall & Aubin, Manchester The one with the raspberry sorbet… Wine pairing, beer pairing – there’s a long history in pairing food with drinks. And whilst it might seem like gin is new to the concept, it really...
Street Urchin

Street Urchin

Street Urchin opened its doors a couple of weeks ago. It’s on the corner of Port Street and Great Ancoats Street in the Astley Building. It’s retro styled dining with antique cutlery, cotton knapkins and menus on blackboards, but the food is bang up to...
Six by Nico

Six by Nico

Six by Nico, which opened its doors recently in the old Roc & Rye location at 60 Spring Gardens, serves a set tasting menu consisting of 6 courses that changes every 6 weeks. Its initial offering is Nico’s take on the great British “chippy”, and...