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

Neil Sowerby sees if the new arrival in the Village was worth the wait

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‘A true Cumbrian jewel’: Forest Side, Grasmere

Harley Young breathes in crisp country air and dines on Michelin star menus in Grasmere

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‘The vibes are spot on’: PUBLIC, Northern Quarter, reviewed

Harley Young soaks in the atmosphere on Stevenson Square

Latest Manchester
stories

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Olivia Potts shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason prize

Writer’s work for Manchester Confidential shortlisted for Restaurant Writer of the year

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Hospitality Action to host Chef’s Dinner event

The charity evening will be held at Manchester’s five star The Lowry hotel

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'Some serious dim sum': Gaijin Dumpling House, Levenshulme, reviewed

David Adamson gets absolutely steaming on Stockport Road

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Manchester restaurant & bar deals: April 2024

From tasty kebabs to succulent steaks, here are the best offers we've spotted in Manchester...

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The Hot 50: the most popular restaurants in Manchester

Which restaurants have our readers been visiting in March?

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The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension, Manchester AO Arena, reviewed

We send our design and tech boffin, Martyn Pitchford to the AO Arena to pursue...

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JOB: Account Executive At Confidentials

HAVE you got what it takes to work for one of the most dynamic and...

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Best Dishes Manchester: March 2024

Our writers and staff choose their favourite dishes from March

Manchester restaurant
reviews

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

David Adamson flocks to the new pub that has sprung out of Cottonopolis

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'Lively with good cooking': Only Yu, Chinatown, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield likes the buzz and the energy and the wine

Fenix Stuffed Sea Bass

Titanic battle of the tartares: Fenix reviewed

Neil Sowerby laps up a slightly wacky mix of Mykonos, Myth and Manc

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

David Adamson sits down somewhere that quacks like a proper Chinese restaurant

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'Could be much braver': La Capilla, Stockport, reviewed

David Adamson hopes for more from a Mexican neighbourhood spot

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‘Seasonally splendid’: Owen’s Kitchen & Bar, Urmston, reviewed

Harley Young visits a quaint and welcoming new restaurant in South Manchester

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‘Just right’: Dulce Cor, Deansgate, reviewed

Harley Young goes for a teddy bear's picnic at the Deansgate cafe

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‘A steal of a deal’: Sandinista, Old Bank Street, reviewed

Harley Young tackles some tacos in the city centre

Things to do
in Manchester

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Manchester Architecture: A History. Part One

Jonathan Schofield and the epic tale of Manchester architecture

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Manchester Architecture Part Two: The Battle of the Styles

Jonathan Schofield continues with an over-view of the region’s architecture: this time covering the nineteenth...

Architecture Part 3

Manchester Architecture Part Three: Bombast to Blitz

Jonathan Schofield brings his architectural tour up to World War Two

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Crazy Manchester towers that NEVER got built - part one.

Jonathan Schofield with some examples of skyhigh failures

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Strange City (7): The Wicked Bible & a terrible typo

Jonathan Schofield on the pain of the typo: check and check again

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Strange city (no 3): George Psalmanazar, a proper con man

Jonathan Schofield on an extraordinary Manchester visitor and a fabulous con man

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Strange city (4): The Great Flood, the floating dead

Jonathan Schofield on the day the dead flowed down the River Medlock

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Strange city (6): The great rogue, Spanking Roger, and the 25 toasts

Jonathan Schofield tells the story of one of the city's greatest rogues

Greater Manchester regions,
news and more

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Rochdale: The Buzz in the Boroughs

David Adamson hears about a hopeful haven for independents whose 'best days are ahead of...

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Grove Street: Is Wilmslow wasting its potential?

David Adamson asks if the town’s pedestrianised street is putting its best foot forward

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Stockport: The Buzz in the Boroughs

David Adamson takes the temperature of a town in the midst of massive regeneration

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Chorlton butcher: 'It's a shame but I'm glad to be leaving'

Lee Frost slams 'useless' council and lawless drug users ahead of move to new Cheshire...

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‘A foodie must go’: a stay at L’Enclume in Cartmel

Harley Young enjoys a Michelin star stay in the picturesque Cumbrian village

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15-Minute City: What is it and could it be good for Manchester?

David Adamson explores the current urban planning buzz-phrase

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‘Transforming Deansgate’: future-focused or ‘too fast too soon’?

David Adamson asks businesses and councillors about the future of Deansgate

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Strangeways regeneration: team chosen to transform 'counterfeit capital of Britain'

Council leader decries "criminal enterprises that have undermined the reputation of the area"

Travel

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Art, tripe and a trio of luxury lodgings in heavenly Florence

Neil Sowerby explores some 'offaly' out of the way corners of off-season Florence

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A stay at Citysuites II

David Adamson enjoys an evening of luxury living in the city centre

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Have you ever seen all the UK in ninety minutes?

Jonathan Schofield sees the country clearly, all of it, on a trip to the Northern...

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Paris – Maigret, magret de canard and a cultural melting pot

Neil Sowerby investigates an overlooked side of multi-cultural Paris with the help of Inspector Maigret