Ashoka Indian Restaurant is located right on the heart of Manchester city centre on Portland Street. It opened back in 1987 and has been under its current ownership for the last nine years. A warm and inviting venue, it's open for lunch and dinner Mo ...more
There's been a bit of a buzz (you may be forgiven for missing it) about the newest environmentally-friendly restaurant in London Town. Curiously ignoring Acorn House and its kin who have been quietly beavering away for some years on the eco-front, th ...see the full blog and reader comments
One of the north's most high-profile chefs, Paul Heathcote opened his flagship Longridge Restaurant in 1990 and built it up to two-Michelin-star status. The Heathcotes group now extends to nine restaurants across Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cheshire and includes his Olive Press chain of Italian restaurants and a flourishing outside catering business. Paul has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Paul Heathcote your question.What kinds of equipment do professional chefs use? I'm intrigued! Their knives must be super sharp and no matter how much I try I can't get mine like theirs. Chefs on TV always seem to have similar pans etc to each other. Is there a brand that they all use? - Jamie
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Manchester restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Lewtrenchard Manor, LewdownYes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
Read What the Critics have to say.
Win an overnight stay, dinner including a bottle of wine and breakfast for 2 at the acclaimed riverside Washbourne Court Hotel set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, part of the von Essen hotels group
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Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of Manchester restaurants.
Book a Restaurant Table
Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants in Manchester that you can book online....more
Book a Local Hotel Room
If you're planning a special meal out, why not make a night of it? We can offer the best hotel deals, with discounts of up to 70%....more
Order a Takeaway
It's simple and free to place your Takeaway order online. Just click on the link to browse places in Manchester where you can order online....more
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:Blue Bay Restaurant, Whitefield
More information on Blue Bay Restaurant"Great restaurant, nice decor and all the staff are really friendly and welcoming. The food is FANTASTIC You really must try the onion Bahaji and the lamb saagwala! not to be missed. There is a good variety of food on the menu and if you want something hotter / cooler or different all you have to do its ask. Definitely a place to put on your list for a visit, again & again & again ............"
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Saturday 1st May to Thursday 30th September | Rams Head Inn
Lobster Festival Our annual Lobster Festival is now on due to popular demand, with mouthwatering dishes featuring the Nova Scotia lobsters, which are always tender, sweet, and delicious. And also a lobster feast for two that includes strawberries and cream and also a ...more
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- Friday 3rd September | Malmaison Brasserie
Mal Life - Farmers Market The time has come for us to relinquish one of our most closely guarded secrets. Join us for our Farmers' Market and barbecue on Friday 3rd September from 2pm - 7pm. Meet our very good friends, the people responsible for the stunning, local ingredient ...more
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- Friday 3rd September | Harpers
An Evening of Easy Listening with Martin Fernandez. Enjoy Martin's collection of both English and Spanish music as you enjoy your meal. ...more
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- Saturday 4th September | Smithills Coaching House
We love the 80's It's glam rock time with our resident DJ from Human League to Pet Shop Boys, It's music all the way! Includes a 3 course meal. £20 per person ...more
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- Thursday 9th September | Stables Restaurant
Spanish Theme Night We are jetting off to Espana for Paella and Tapas. Enjoy a FREE glass of Sangria on arrival ...more
- Latest news for diners in the Manchester area.
- The Academy of Food and Wine (AFW) is now accepting entries for its front-of-house Annual Awards of Excellence. The closing date for entries is 10 September. Entry forms can be obtained from Helen Glen at the AFW on 020 8661 4646 or helen@acfws. ...more
- Manchester's first Cacharacia BarViva Brasil is set to open on the 18th August in Deansgate.
- Manchester City Football Club have teamed up with award winning chef, Marco Pierre White, to create a unique 'Best of British' culinary experience for fans on match days. The first British chef to be awarded 3 prestigious Michelen stars has been brought on board in what is set to be a mouth-wate ...more
- The Bolton brasserie and deli Zest Fine Foods is the town's only nomination in this year's prestigious Manchester Food and Drink Festival. The food business - which also operates an outsi ...more
- Manchester's 'Curry Mile' needs to raise its game if it's going to keep its place as a world-famous Asian restaurant area. Because tastes are getting more sophisticated among English lovers of Indian food - says Altrincham chef Mohammed Naeem. The old 'invented' dishes - such as the Madras cur ...more
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