The Good Food Guide has unveiled its prestigious Top 100 Local Restaurants in Britain list, with Greater Manchester well-represented in the latest rankings. In total, eight of the region’s eateries made it into the final list, with the popular Levenshulme Italian joint Cibus named the overall winner in the North West category. Upon awarding the accolade, the guide said of Cibus: “Giorgio Fontana and Marco Bracchitta have created the Italian trattoria of your dreams with exceptionally delicious regional dishes and a welcome that makes you feel like family.” Michelin-recommended spots The Sparro ..read more

As we draw closer and closer to August with the summer holidays just around the corner, I’m sure we’re all wanting to save our dosh – so we’ve rounded up five of the best things to do in the city to help you out. From Sunday market garden antics to mid-week Italo take-overs – here’s our rundown of the best free things to do in Manchester this week… The post Free things to do in Manchester this week FT Platt Fields Market Garden, Feel Good Club and more appeared first on Manchester Wire ..read more

Zouk Tea Bar & Grill has unveiled a new collection of sumptuous a la carte desserts spanning freshly made cakes, chocolate-coated delights, luxurious ice creams, decadent classics and more, lovingly crafted by the renowned and wildly inventive in-house pastry chef, Umesh. For the unrepentant chocolate-lovers, Zouk offers three irresistible dishes to enjoy whatever the weather, with the Fudge Fantasy – a multi-layered dream filled with chocolate sponge, dark chocolate ganache and tangy blueberry filling, topped with fresh berries and a chocolate macaron – alongside the deliciously dramatic ..read more

Looking for ways to dine out on a budget with the little ones this May half-term? We’ve picked out several restaurants in and around Manchester where kids can eat for completely free, or for just a quid. The post All the places kids can eat for free, or for £1, throughout the summer holidays appeared first on Manchester Wire ..read more

Whether it’s a tiara-topped hen do, boozy birthday bash, impromptu group outing or an office party without the HR department, some of Manchester’s best bars and restaurants offer an unrivalled selection of bottomless brunches featuring a wide array of irresistible food and hours of free-flowing drinks. Here are some of the best bottomless brunches around the city. The post The best: Bottomless brunch offers around Manchester appeared first on Manchester Wire ..read more

The founder of Almost Famous, one of Manchester’s best-loved dirty burger joints, has unveiled plans to open a brand new smash burger concept venue in the heart of the Northern Quarter, with the official opening slated for the end of summer. Located at the former Lono Cove bar site on Thomas Street, SuperAwesomeDeluxe will serve irresistibly indulgent smash burgers in a fast order takeaway style, with limited daily numbers in order to preserve quality. Beau Myers, founder of Almost Famous and the brain behind the Northern Quarter’s new smash patty concept spot, has been working with renowned b ..read more

Taking place this Sat 6 Jul, Stretford’s brand new neighbourhood festival StretFest has officially unveiled an expansive, fun-filled programme of events in celebration of the vibrant local community and diverse cultural tapestry woven throughout the area. Spread across five ‘zones’ with over fifteen participating venues including Victoria Park, Stretford Mall, Stretford Library and others, the inaugural StretFest will feature an eclectic assortment of music, art, dance and interactive workshops, with newly announced events like Cafe Del Car Park, a collaboration between local DJ collectives br ..read more

Whether it’s a skin-of-teeth pass or a sparkling double-first, graduates from across the region are invited to celebrate the culmination of their university careers with a range of astonishingly affordable set menus and customary free drinks. Here are some of the best graduation set menus around the city, in honour of Manchester’s newly minted alumni. The post The best: Graduation meals around Manchester FT Zouk, Fenix, Hyatt and more appeared first on Manchester Wire ..read more

This July, the Hyatt Regency Manchester offers the perfect graduation celebration for the class of 2024 with an extravagant Afternoon Tea featuring an irresistible variety of delectable treats for the whole family to enjoy. Served in the aptly named Graduate Bar, the Hyatt’s Afternoon Tea offers an opulent selection of delicately crafted treats to sample amidst the bright, luxurious surroundings of the Hyatt’s Atrium. For just £24pp, the homemade menu includes plain & cherry scones served with Rodda clotted cream and jam, an assortment of savoury snacks, pea, mint and feta quiche and coron ..read more

London favourite, Flat Iron, has confirmed it will be opening a new restaurant on Deansgate this July. The two-floor restaurant, set to open its doors on Wed 3 Jul, is housed in a Grade II Listed building, designed by Charles Heathcote and first opened to the public in 1908 as the office of the Royal London Friendly Society. The 150-cover space will bring the team’s ‘single-minded commitment to serving remarkable steak at an affordable price’ to the heart of Manchester. The restaurant’s concise menu is led by its signature ‘Flat Iron’ steak, taken from the often overlooked featherblade, known ..read more