If you’re looking for different gift ideas for Valentines, look no further. We’ve picked out the best gifts for you and your home that will look great after Valentines too. Bella Freud Candle, Harvey Nichols, £38 Emma Bridgewater Cushion, House of Fraser £28 Tom Ford Lipstick in Diego, £26 Caramel Sensations, La…
Food
Manchester plays host to some fabulous restaurants and eateries in the City Centre and beyond, we bring you the best reviews, tips and offers to ensure you find the best deal for your meals.
Restaurant Coming Soon; Filthy Cow
Any dedicated epicure will be aware that more often than not, London overwhelmingly ‘milks’ the limelight as far as the hottest restaurant openings and newest food concepts are concerned. Well the herd at Filthy Cow are bored of that and don’t believe the North should continue to be overshadowed as a foodie…
Gusto In The City!
A popular fixture on the restaurant scene in South Manchester and Cheshire, the launch of the first Gusto in Manchester city-centre was bound to cause a stir. Leading lights from Manchester’s acting, music, media and business world flocked to the stunning new restaurant to celebrate in style, when it launched on Thursday evening with a suitably…
Victorian Markets Open at The Lowry Outlet
The Lowry Outlet is bringing the spirit of a traditional Victorian Christmas to MediaCityUK this winter with its iconic Victorian Christmas Market, which launched yesterday and is here until Sunday 7th December 2014. The highlight of the shopping season, this magical Christmas market is the ideal place to start crossing off your…
Cloud23 Launch Their Midnight Feast!
The very best midnight feasts are sweet and taken in the clouds – or Cloud 23 to be specific. When those inevitable evening hunger pangs strike, cure them instantly with the UK’s most stunning Midnight Feast, designed to perfectly warm up your winter. Cloud 23, the high-rise bar on the 23rd floor of Hilton Manchester Deansgate, not…
Rosso wins Restaurant of The Year: Not once but Twice
Manchester’s ultimate luxury Italian, Rosso has been named Restaurant of the Year in both the North and Overall in the Food Awards for England and Wales. Thousands of nominations flooded in for this year’s inaugural Food Awards. Voted for by the public, the awards are designed to recognise and commend the efforts of…
STYLEetc Interviews Great British Bake Off Winner John Whaite
John Whaite won Great British Bake Off in 2012, since then he has launched his own chocolate range and teamed up with Neff, the company behind the Slide and Hide ovens that featured on the hit BBC Show. We caught up with him at event hosted by Neff and online electrical retailer, ao.com,…
Southern Eleven Relaunch
Manchester’s ultimate BBQ hotspot, Southern Eleven has officially reopened its refurbished space in Spinnigfields and celebrated its delicious new menu with a few close family and friends, Thursday night.The long awaited refurbishment has been put into action to enhance and mix things up at the restaurant with a newly fitted kitchen, colourful brickwork, wall…
Victors Hale Review
Karina and James Hitchen, the powerhouse duo behind Spinningfields’ chic celeb haunt Neighbourhood and BBQ hotspot Southern Eleven launched their new restaurant Victor’s in the gloriously green suburb of Hale back in August. Since then, is popularity within the suburb has grown and its reputation for fine dining and local produce is…
Ideal Home Show at Christmas
The UK’s biggest Christmas event sleighs into town for the first time Following the success of its spring debut, the Ideal Home Show is set to return to EventCity, Manchester but with a festive twist. A replica of the multi-award winning London show, Ideal Home Show at Christmas will run from Friday…
STYLEetc Interviews Manchester’s Newest Street Food Vendor
We all know that the way to anybody’s heart is through their stomach. So say hello to ‘You Say Potato;’ a great new business venture from Cara McVean who has packed in her job in the media industry in London, to pursue the dream of reinventing the jacket potato! She has bought an ex Salvation army van,…
Celebrate Christmas with Eclectic Hotels!
Celebrate Christmas and New Year with a seasonal soirée at an Eclectic Hotel! From celebratory cocktails, canapés, candy canes and carnivals to sleepovers, boutique beds, breakfasts, midnight munchies and musical delights, Eclectic have everything you need to create the ultimate Christmas experience. Eclectic Hotels boast a selection of unique townhouse hotels in…
Hearts & Minds Charity Ball 2014
The Hearts & Minds Challenge are delighted to announce that they will be throwing their annual charity ball on November 29th at the Piccadilly Mercure Hotel with a dazzling Studio 54 theme. Star TV personality and charity patron Melanie Sykes will be hosting the decadent event; from 6.30pm until late, party…
Christmas at Harrods
I know many of you will quiver at the thought of Christmas being mentioned so early but trust me, it’s nothing compared to how far in advance Harrods have been planning for! Their buyer started planning for this year in October 2013! We were invited to their Christmas in July event (in…
Häagen-Dazs ‘Real or Nothing’ Campaign for Real Ice Cream
Do you know what actually goes into your ice cream? That a 1litre tub of ice cream may actually only contain 500ml of ice cream? We recently sat down with the team at Häagen-Dazs in their flagship store in Leicester Square, as they launch their new campaign, Real or Nothing. Getting on…
GBK Relaunches in The Trafford Centre
After undergoing a makeover, GBK has reopened in the Trafford Centre and we went along to check it out. The fresh new restaurant, located in The Orient, will delight burger fans with its brand new look, with its mix of patterns and bench seating. This refurbished GBK will also welcome a party…
Victor’s Launches in Hale
Karina and James Hitchen, the powerhouse duo behind Spinningfields’ chic celeb haunt Neighbourhood and BBQ hotspot Southern Eleven launched their new restaurant Victor’s on Ashley Road, in the gloriously green suburb of Hale this week. Victor’s elegant eatery is set to bring The Hampton’s relaxing style, substance and sophistication to the Manchester…
Meet The Makers at Selfridges
Until 1st September, Selfridges Trafford will play host to a celebration of the nation’s favourite foodie artisans. The focus will be on the tastemakers who define our food experiences, the way we farm, challenging our perceptions of art in food but above all to showcase the best talent in food and drink…
Rosso À la Carte Summer Menu Review
As many of our regular readers will know, us STYLEetc girls are foodie novices! We love eating, that’s for sure, and are thrilled when given the opportunity to sample the culinary delights of Manchester and flex our reviewing skills! Recently, we visited one of our favourite Manchester restaurants, Rosso, to try out its…
Top Gun Night at Harvey Nichols
We all love a cult classic film, but how about watching one whilst dining on a fabulous 3-course meal and drinking cocktails? Sounds like a great night out to us! On Thursday 24th July, Harvey Nichols will be hosting a Top Gun Night at their Second Floor Restaurant! The night will commence…