It's a time for reflection - and what a year Manchester's had. While a few old favourites ground to a halt, such as Manchester House and The Blue Pig (though the former has bounced back as Restaurant MCR with Aiden Byrne back in control), the doors of dozens of others were thrown open for the first time. Many massive names made the move northwards, including The Ivy, but when it came to choosing where our favourites were the list was almost entirely small and local. This list is heavily dominated by Ancoats restaurants, which was not intentional, but there's no denying that the city's local talent have congregated there this year (including Hip Hop Chip Shop, which opened quietly just before the year was out). And after this review, it's safe to say The Ivy didn't make the cut. 10) Canto The humble sandwich is taken up a gear at Canto, the Portuguese restaurant from the team behind El Gato Negro. The prego is Portugal's famous steak sandwich, and here it's slathered in garlic, piled … [Read more...] about We rank Manchester’s best new restaurant and bar openings of 2018
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More than 70 new bars, restaurants, cafes and pubs opened in Nottingham in 2018
There's one thing we're not short of in Nottingham (and the rest of the county) and that is places to eat and drink. 74 (correct us if there's more) new cafes, pubs, restaurants and bars have sprung up or re-opened with a change of identity in 2018. Banks have been converted into cafes. Shops have been transformed into bars. The revolving door of new openings means you might have lost track of just how many different spots there are to try - from the latest trend for Indian street food to the continuing obsession for gin. You never need be stuck for somewhere new to try. Start planning your list of places to visit in 2019 right now... Hockley Rebel A venue in Broad Street, Hockley, went from Mexican to Welsh this year. El Capo a bar and cantina closed after only a year. In stepped Ales from Wales, founder of Hockley Rebel, billed as a traditional dog-friendly pub, with real ales, darts and jovial banter. Upstairs sees the return (kind of) of popular cocktail joint and night spot Bar … [Read more...] about More than 70 new bars, restaurants, cafes and pubs opened in Nottingham in 2018
Wine for New Year’s Eve – here are Alistair Gibson’s recommendations
0 Have your say I’m never sure about New Year’s Eve. In some ways I’ve always thought it’s a shame it comes so close after the excesses of Christmas and that it would be nice to have a bit more of a break between the two. When I was younger it was always another reason to go out and celebrate but as you grow older perhaps it becomes a quiet night accompanied by a decent bottle of red. So, whatever your plans are for this new year here area few bottles that may help you celebrate the end of 2018 and the start of 2019.Fizz is probably an essential in one form or another, either to get the party going or to bring in the new year. I don’t think there is any need to bring out your best bottles here. Maybe save one of those for New Year’s Day itself.There are not many organic proseccos on the shelves and there is no doubt the we are going to be drinking more organic wines in the coming year, so Pianeta Organic … [Read more...] about Wine for New Year’s Eve – here are Alistair Gibson’s recommendations
Inside Mayfair’s new prosecco bar that’s become a hot spot for celebrities including Samuel L. Jackson, Gino D’Acampo and Katie Piper
FIZZ the season to be jolly that a brand new prosecco bar has launched in Mayfair hosting A-list celebrities including Samuel L. Jackson, Gino D'Acampo and Katie Piper. Based on the lower-ground floor of popular Heddon Street restaurant Piccolino, the sparkling new venue is welcoming guests for prosecco masterclasses. The plush restaurant is already a firm favourite as a celeb hot-spot, but now guests are able to enjoy a taste of Italy from inside an intimate new bar. And determined not to miss out on the latest place-to-be, famous faces have been heading there to find out their favourite fizz. Piccolino, Mayfair, is located just a stone’s-throw from the buzz of Piccadilly Circus, on the quieter cobbles of Heddon Street. Designed on a grand scale, the Prosecco Bar oozes style, boasting a central island bar with gold detailing and dimly-lit booths. Keen to make sure guests find their perfect prosecco, Piccolino’s head sommelier takes them on a journey through the … [Read more...] about Inside Mayfair’s new prosecco bar that’s become a hot spot for celebrities including Samuel L. Jackson, Gino D’Acampo and Katie Piper
Kazakhstan launches new sunflower oil plant
Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 17 By Rashid Shirinov – Trend: A modern plant for production of refined sunflower oil has been launched in the Akmola region of Kazakhstan, Trend reports with reference to the Kazakh media. The design capacity of the plant is 6 tons per day. Deputy governor of the region Marat Igaliyev noted that the commissioning of the enterprise was carried out to further implement the Kazakh president's instructions to ensure a "food belt" around the capital of the country, Astana. The plant's products will be supplied to the markets of Astana and Kokshetau. There are also plans to enter other markets of Kazakhstan. The enterprise uses modern environment-friendly equipment, the biggest advantage of which is its zero waste. The waste cake can be used for feeding livestock. The plant has all the opportunities for further expansion of production. --- Follow the author on Twitter: @ShirinovRashid Follow Trend on Telegram. Only most interesting and important news … [Read more...] about Kazakhstan launches new sunflower oil plant