Reviews of the Year: Manchester 2024

It's been a busy year in the world of food and drink, and 2025 looks set to promise more of the same. 

Before we dive into 2025, let's look back at some of the reviews we've written over the year; the good, the bad and everything in between.

January

'The chopsticks once again hover': Hot Duck, Uppermill, reviewed by David Adamson

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'Bloody delightful': Linden Stores, Knutsford, reviewed by Gordo

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February

'A disaster food-wise'; Carluccio's, Piccadilly Station, reviewed by Jonathan Schofield

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‘Fun and theatrical’: Tattu, Spinningfields, reviewed by Harley Young

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March

'Fun with great variety': Kargo MKT, The Quays, reviewed by Jonathan Schofield

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'A beautiful execution': The Lamb of Tartary, Northern Quarter, reviewed by David Adamson

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April

'A certain old school formality': Maya, Chorlton Street, reviewed by Neil Sowerby

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‘Seasoned pros’: Happy Seasons, Chinatown, reviewed by Harley Young

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May

'The dizzying heights of pudding stardom': Medlock Canteen, Deansgate Square, reviewed by Georgina Pellant

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'Fantastically fuss-free': TNQ, Northern Quarter, reviewed by David Adamson

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June

'Blimey': Skof, Federation Street, reviewed by Gordo

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‘Welcoming and good fun’: Animaid Cafe, Afflecks, reviewed by Harley Young

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July

'Excellent meat with gimmicks': Flat Iron, Deansgate, reviewed by Jonathan Schofield

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'A show of real ambition': Blanchflower Altrincham's Friday Dinner, reviewed by David Adamson

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August  

'Innovation meets classic fish cooking': Oystercatcher, Sale, reviewed by Jonathan Schofield

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‘Bloody brilliant’: Jaan by Another Hand, Exhibition, reviewed by Harley Young

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September

'A joyous, simple celebration': A Tavola, New Mills, reviewed by David Adamson

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'A wonderful discovery': Mr Hong's, Chinatown, reviewed by Jonathan Schofield

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October 

'Lovely space and great meat': Blacklock, Peter Street, reviewed by Jonathan Schofield

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‘A moveable feast’: Cardinal Rule, Tariff Street, reviewed by David Adamson

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November 

'A comforting combination of stodge and indulgence': Tartuffe, Side Street, reviewed by Georgina Pellant

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‘Simplicity at its barnstorming best’: Cantaloupe, Stockport, reviewed by David Adamson

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December

‘The dishes deserve the spotlight’: Maya, Gay Village, reviewed by Olivia Potts

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