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The Tasting Store at the Bakerie
€30
(The Hive, Lever Street, tel: 0161 236 9014)
Modelled on a traditional Spanish tapas bar, this
discreet outlet is home to a library of wines available
to drink in or out. Tuck into platters of charcuterie,
regional cheese and pate with homemade baguettes,
focaccia or sour dough.
The Wharf
€50
(6 Slate
Wharf, Castlefield, tel: 0161 220 2960) Fine pub food
is served at this new bar and restaurant overlooking
the canal. The pea and lovage soup, pan-fried
calves livers and Manchester plate (apple Eccles
cake, Vimto jelly) are recommended, while chunky
furniture and high ceilings set the scene for supper
with friends.
Night & Day
(26 Oldham Street, Northern
Quarter, tel: 0161 236 4597) This landmark
live venue has hosted gigs by everyone from the
Gossip to Elbow. Grungy, loud and very central, it’s
Premiata Pizzeria
€15
(22 Via Edmondo
de Amicis, tel: 02 8940 6075) This long-
established hangout uses the freshest ingredients
in its pizzas, cooked while you wait. There’s also a
range of main courses. Low prices, daily opening
and central location complete the package.
Old Fox Pub
€30
(23 Via Cesare da Sesto, tel: 02
8940 2622) A comfy pub feel and an international
menu are on offer at this late-opening eatery.
Food includes salami, sausages, burgers and
a credible fish and chips, plus there’s a good
selection of draught beers.
La Lisca
€50
(29 Via Marghera, tel: 02 3940
0036) Seafood aficionados will love this quality
diner that offers a range of creations including
mussels, tuna tartare and cutlet of sea bream.
Courteous service in a lively atmosphere.
Artidoro
€70
(15 Via Camperio, tel: 02 805
Manchester
Milan
one of the best places to catch bleeding-edge-new
indie bands. Great whisky selection, too.
Taurus
(1 Canal Street, tel: 0161 236 4593) This popular
bar and restaurant is one of the highlights of
Manchester’s Gay Village. Drop in for cocktails and
quality coffee. Views of the canal and the occasional
theatre shows are welcome extras.
Ran Shop
Run by a genuine aficionado, this
shoe store offers classy casuals like sweats
(Barton Arcade, St Anne’s Square).
Manchester’s Food & Drink Festival
celebrates its 15th birthday this year with
celebrity chef masterclasses as well as street food
and chocolate festivals. Branching out from the base
in Albert Square, offers include £15 tasting menus at
some of the city’s best restaurants (21 September –
8 October, www.foodanddrinkfestival.com).
Ruth Allan, www.manchesterwire.co.uk
7386) Situated near Cairoli and the historic
Castello Sforzesco, this elegant restaurant
serves up specialities from the Emilia region
such as pumpkin ravioli, as well as creative lamb
and beef dishes.
Bodeguita del Medio
(3 Viale Col di Lana,
tel: 02 8940 0560) This Cuban-themed
bar in the Bocconi University area gets busy with
students and twentysomethings at Happy Hour
from six to nine in the evening and offers a
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