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Chaophraya in Manchester is situated in the heart of the city centre on Chapel Walks, above Sam's Chop House. Along with sister restaurants in Leeds and Liverpool, it has picked up numerous accolades and was recently shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year in the 2009 Manchester Food & Drink Festival. The modern and luxurious restaurant and bar features a 120-seat a la carte restaurant and the 200-capacity Yee Rah bar and for special occasions, you can arrange for the Chaophraya tuk tuk to come and collect you. The décor makes a splendid backdrop for all kinds of function and event and Chaophraya also run a cookery school where you can pick up some of the secrets of Thai cuisine. Awards | Good Food Guide 3

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Grenache Restaurant opened in September 2008 bringing a modern British fine dining experience to Walkden and quickly made it into the Good Food Guide. The owner used to run a noted gastropub and the chef, originally from the area, spent 12 years in Guernsey as a private chef. The restaurant offers two menu choices – the a la carte and an ‘Early Decadence’ menu – and both change weekly, making the most of fresh and seasonal produce. Grenache is decorated in modern style with a beige, cream and chocolate colour scheme and above the ground-level restaurant is a large bar area with a late licence where you can relax and enjoy pre- or post-meal drinks at your leisure. There is a ‘Friends of Grenache’ club as well as regular events including cookery demonstrations and wine tastings. Grenache is open for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday and from 2pm til 6pm Sundays. Awards | Good Food Guide 2

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The Second Floor Restaurant at Harvey Nichols makes the most of one of Manchester’s best views with its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Exchange Square. It has been awarded two AA rosettes for culinary excellence and is the ideal venue to savour new head chef Stuart Thomson's Modern European cooking along with arguably the city’s finest wine list. The restaurant is open for lunch and afternoon tea daily and for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. Choose from the a la carte or a tasting menu for the whole table with matched wines. The Second Floor also makes a great flexible event space and regularly hosts private launches, dinners, events and even wedding receptions! There’s a separate brasserie too and a funky bar with a great cocktail list and as well as champagnes and speciality spirits. Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 3

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A Manchester legend, this West Didsbury restaurant has it all -- fantastic food, a wonderful easy ambience, great wines and a menu that changes weekly. Once French, it's now decidedly Modern British and if you want to eat here you'd be well-advised to book ahead. The Lime Tree was Cheshire Life Restaurant of the Year for 2007. In the not too distant future they will be offering their services to you in your own home -- from a small intimate gathering to a large family occasion; from drinks and canapes to 5 course menus; birthday parties, wedding receptions and funerals; whatever the occasion the Lime Tree can provide the catering. They will also be able to provide staff and any necessary equipment - from crockery to marquees. Book a table Awards | Good Food Guide 3

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Abode is a growing group of exclusive luxury hotels and restaurants that include city locations such as Canterbury, Glasgow and Exeter and Chester Each encompass the best of the world of fine dining from top Devon chef Michael Caines MBE and affordable luxury from entrepreneur Andrew Brownsword. Here in Manchester, the grade-II listed building which is one of the city’s most powerful architectural landmarks has been brought into the 21st century with 61 loft-style bedrooms, five penthouse suites, a fine dining restaurant, and adjoining champagne & cocktail bar and the MC Café Bar for more informal dining. Michael, one of Britain’s greatest chefs, has developed modern British menus that extol the glories of seasonal local produce and contemporary culinary techniques.Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 4

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This gem of a French restaurant is tucked away near Manchester Airport and is a byword for excellent food. In business now for more than 30 years, the Moss Nook relies on a rock-solid reputation which has never faltered over the years. Great fish menu, meats delicately sauced and one of the best wine lists in the region at some 15 pages long. Choose from the a la carte or the 'surprise' tasting menu. Open for lunch (Tue-Fri) and dinner (Tue-Sat). Gift vouchers are available to buy.Awards | 1 AA Rosette | Good Food Guide 3

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The multi-award-winning restaurant Ramsons has been a fixture in Ramsbottom since 1985. It's one of the north of England's most acclaimed destination restaurants and is 'Reader's Restaurant of the Year' in the 2009 Good Food Guide. Ramsons covers two floors and has recently undergone an impressive Milanese-inspired refurbishment with the main restaurant at ground level and the Hideaway bar below. But it's not just the decor that is Italian-influenced; the food and wine draw heavily on the proprietor's Italian sourcing connections. Ramsons has been using organic produce since 1987, long before its current popularity. Vegetarians are well catered for with their own gourmet tasting menu. The wine list is exclusively Italian and meticulously put together through years of vineyard trips and research. All the wines are also available to purchase. Don't expect a cheap meal at Ramsons and do be prepared for the host's eccentric and entertaining style. Awards | Good Food Guide 6

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Sanmini’s has brought top-notch south Indian cooking to Ramsbottom, gaining both an entry in the 2010 Good Food Guide and a nomination as Best Newcomer at the 2009 Manchester Food & Drink Festival. The restaurant enjoys a wonderful location in an old stone gatehouse and is named after Dr Mini Sankar, one half of the husband-and-wife team that own this family-run operation. Signature starters include Idli & Sambar (steamed rice cakes with lentil sambar) and Masala Dosai (Crispy pancake with spicy potato filling and chutney) whilst for mains standouts include Mini’s Mutton Madras and Chettinad Chicken. At lunchtimes, a choice of thali meals is available. Wines are carefully selected to match the food with Riesling and Gewurtztraminer as well as a selection from the New and Old World plus Indian wines. The 40-cover dining room opens for both lunch and dinner, Tuesday to Sunday, and there is also an upstairs function room that can seat 20. Awards | Good Food Guide 3

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The Modern Bar & Restaurant is located on the top floors of one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings, Urbis, and enjoys spectacular views out over the city. The Modern has a contemporary, yet cosy and intimate atmosphere, designed using dark woods, soft tweeds and earthy colours, which are nicely set off against the floor to ceiling glazing. The cuisine (as the name suggests) is Modern British, with an emphasis on high quality, locally sourced, seasonal produce. Choose from a main menu as well as The Taste of Manchester Menu – ideal for pre-theatre dining – and a scaled down bar menu. All available daily 12-pm – 3pm and 5pm – 10pm (Sundays 12pm - 3 pm only) The bar located on the 6th floor has a delicious (and extensive) cocktail list, featuring champagne cocktails, aperififs, martinis, tikis, dacquiris and digestifs – all made with the finest spirits and freshest ingredients. The Modern is listed in the The Good Food Guide 2010 and has won a number of awards including Restaurant of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards 2009 and both the Taste of Manchester Award & Tourism Bar of the Year at the Manchester Tourism Awards 2009. Awards | Good Food Guide 3

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The award of a Michelin Bib Gourmand in January 2007 was the latest accolade for The Waggon At Birtle on Bury and Rochdale Old Road. Chef proprietor David Watson came from a Michelin-starred background (ex-Pool Court in Leeds) and returned to his roots to open the Waggon with wife Lorraine in 2002. Housed in a former pub, the premises were completely refurbished to create a smart 50-cover bistro with a 25-cover function room above. The food is Modern British with a slight French influence but relies heavily on fresh local produce; hence dishes like the Tempura of Chadwick's Bury black pudding with Lancashire cheese, apple and bacon and mustard vinaigrette. The main a la carte menu (7 starters, 7 mains, 7 desserts) changes every three months whilst the good-value Market Menu is updated every fortnight. They also offer a lunch time light bites menu in addition to daily specials from the a la carte. The wine list has a good choice of 50 bins with 12 by the glass plus a featured guest wine. It is open Wednesday to Friday 6pm-9.30pm, Thursday & Friday 12-2pm, Saturday 6pm-10pm and Sunday 12-8pm. Awards | Michelin Bib Gourmand | Good Food Guide 3

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