Simon’s restaurant – The French – looked set to win a coveted Michelin star when the latest guide was published last month, only to be snubbed for the prestigious award

Mancunians could get be set to get their wines and ales cheaper for one day only as a campaign is asking pubs and restaurants to reduce VAT rates across the UK.

The nationwide environmental campaign Bite-Back aims to make Britain one of the first countries in the world to ban shark fin soup

The weekly event will take place at Deansgate’s Upper Campfield Market

The StreetSmart campaign aims to bring restaurants together

Manchester got three restaurants in toptable’s top 50 vote for best service

The UK’s leading independent wine merchant Bibendum host tasting at Manchester235

Manchester’s single men spend average of £154 on first dates

The survey was conducted by TripAdvisor

The Lawns, Long Bar and Bloom unveiled for Hardman Square