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Food & Dining
Asian Curry Awards 2026: the 14 Greater Manchester restaurants and takeaways shortlisted for the 'curry Oscars'
Kasper Skov Jensen14 Greater Manchester venues are Asian Curry Awards 2026 finalists, from Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid to West Didsbury's Great Kathmandu.
Read moreThey used to charge £1 on the door, now they're in the Michelin guide
Kasper Skov JensenExploring The Trof Manchester and standout Manchester gastropubs
Read moreTrading Route beer hall in Manchester's St John's closes with immediate effect
Kasper Skov JensenTrading Route, the beer hall and rotisserie on Goods Yard Street, has closed, blaming rising costs and slow footfall in the St John's area.
Read moreLovingly Artisan named North of England champion at the Great British Food Awards
Kasper Skov JensenThe Kendal bakery, which has a stall at Altrincham Market, won the North of England regional title and six medals at the 2026 Great British Food Awards.
Read moreBelfast YouTuber names Mulligans the best Guinness he has had in the UK
Kasper Skov JensenTravel vlogger Mark Rowan, known as Stumpy, called the Guinness at Mulligans on Southgate "as good as you would get in Dublin" during a Manchester pub crawl.
Read moreWhy the Stockport restaurant loved by Michelin really closed - and what happened next
Kasper Skov JensenThe chefs behind Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro Cantaloupe in Stockport closed it and opened Bar Caput, a Roman-style pizza and aperitivo bar.
Read more'We've worked really hard to rebuild our Audenshaw pub from its past'
Kasper Skov JensenThe Snipe in Audenshaw has turned around its reputation under Kate Mudriczki, with charity work, community groups and Guinness Yorkshire puddings.
Read moreThe young chef on a mission to make Manchester’s best pizza
Kasper Skov JensenWilmslow chef Brad Brookbanks, 24, takes his Neapolitan-style Biga Pizza to events, weddings and pop-ups across Greater Manchester.
Read moreAs the shutters come down, uncertainty looms over Piccadilly Gardens street food market
Kasper Skov JensenPiccadilly Gardens street food market closes on 22 October. Traders move to Lincoln Square for the Christmas Markets, but their future after that is unclear.
Read moreMiracle on Cross Street: Manchester's hidden Christmas bar returns
Kasper Skov JensenMiracle on Cross Street returns beneath Salt Dog Slims on Bow Lane from 19 November to 23 December 2026, with £20 tickets including a festive drink and goody bag.
Read moreCelebrity chef James Martin shuts his iconic Manchester235 casino restaurant after a 14-year run, with venue bosses retaining all affected staff
Kasper Skov JensenJames Martin's restaurant at Manchester235 has closed after 14 years; operator Metropolitan Gaming says affected staff have been retained.
Read moreNoodle Alley staff member taken to A&E after alleged Chinatown dine-and-dash assault
Kasper Skov JensenNoodle Alley on Faulkner Street says a young staff member was assaulted and taken to A&E after customers left without paying on 27 September. GMP is investigating; no arrests yet.
Read moreAltrincham Market bakery Lovingly Artisan up for five national baking awards
Kasper Skov JensenLovingly Artisan is a finalist in five Baking Industry Awards 2026 categories, and MOST Bakery's Matt Townley is shortlisted for Baker of the Year. Winners are announced in November.
Read moreThe Colombian 'greasy spoon' in Stockport that's doing something better than a bacon butty
Kasper Skov JensenCafe Sanjuan on St Petersgate serves Colombian breakfasts, arepas, empanadas and a patacon sandwich made with green plantain instead of bread.
Read morePesto at the Trafford Centre closes after nearly 20 years
Kasper Skov JensenAfter nearly two decades, Pesto at the Trafford Centre has closed for good.
Read moreThe 10/10 Salford takeaway where £13.99 munch boxes are going down a storm
Kasper Skov JensenFeaturing a double smash burger and loaded fries
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