Tag: Manchester food

MANCHESTER’S FREE ITALIAN FESTIVAL READIES FOR THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING

MANCHESTER’S FREE ITALIAN FESTIVAL READIES FOR THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING

Festa Italiana Manchester, the country’s biggest festival celebrating Italian food, drink and culture has announced the dates for its third annual event. Manchester city centre’s Cathedral Gardens will be transformed into Little Italy once again from the 26th – 28th July.     In two short years Festa Italiana has established itself as one of Manchester’s most popular events with nearly 30,000 visitors…

The Refuge by Volta is now open!

The Refuge by Volta is now open!

I love it when a good restaurant branches out, which is why I was excited to hear about Volta’s foray into a central Manchester opening. I love Volta’s food – check my original review here. Good food coupled with a magnificent space is a one heck of a killer combo, which is why I envisage great things for The Refuge.…

Restaurant review: Grafene, Manchester

Restaurant review: Grafene, Manchester

Modern British food has never been more popular. Traditional fayre that has been contemporised and served with a twist is a trend I’m seeing in restaurants across the country. There has been a lot of noise about Grafene and its modern menu, with curious critics travelling the breadth of the UK to see what the fuss was about. This latest…

Restaurant review: Banyan Bar & Kitchen

Restaurant review: Banyan Bar & Kitchen

The dining scene in Manchester is mercurial and fast changing. Blink and you’ll miss another opening, which is why my list of ‘Must Visit Places’ is steadily mushrooming. One such place I had earmarked from a while ago was Banyan Bar & Kitchen. It was a balmy evening as we wove our way through the cutesy al fresco dining area,…