This week, lockdown has come to an end and we make an unwelcome return to Tier 3 or, as someone I know described it, ‘lockdown with haircuts’.
Restaurants and bars might not be opening yet in Manchester but there’s still plenty to get your teeth into. We’ve pulled together some new kitchen takeovers, product launches and ways you can give back this festive season.
Nell’s at The Beagle
Nell’s pizza has arrived at Chorlton pub The Beagle. From Friday 4 December, Nell’s 22 and 14 inch pizzas, garlic breads, slices, beers, wines, canned cocktails and brand new ice cream sandwiches, will be available for delivery or collection.
Deliveries available in Chorlton, Old Trafford, Didsbury or Stretford from Tue-Fri 4pm – 9pm and Sat-Sun 12 – 9pm. To order email massivedeliverieschorlton@
Dishoom launch new at-home products
Dishoom has launched a new range of bottled cocktails, featuring favourites from the restaurants Permit Bar; an Old Fashioned, the India Gimlet and Sonia’s Negroni.
The Masala Dabba has been created as the perfect companion to the Dishoom cookery book, containing nine go-to spices and signature blends, presented in a reusable dabba (a silver metal storage tin for spices found in all Indian kitchens). These gifts and more can be ordered for nationwide delivery from their online shop.
Tis the season for giving back
Manchester based social enterprise, Foodinate is encouraging businesses and individuals to donate the money they would have spent on their Christmas parties to help fund hot, nourishing meals for people in crisis.
Over the course of the festive season, Foodinate aims to provide 20,000 hot meals to deprived local communities. For every £1 donated, one meal will be provided to a local person in need. Donate here.
Lightopia returns to Manchester
Winter lantern festival, Lightopia returns to Heaton Park this week and will run until 10 January 2021. Lightopia will operate under the Rule of Six, meaning that customers can attend in groups of up to six but no more.
The event is open every day except Christmas Day from 5pm to 10pm. More information via their website.
Six by Nico x Bongo’s Bingo
Traditional Christmas parties might be cancelled this year, but Six by Nico has teamed up with Bongo’s Bingo for an at-home experience including a four course dinner kit, a bottle of wine and a live quiz.
They are also partnering with the Trussell Trust on their Not Your Usual Christmas Party campaign, encouraging customers to donate the money they would normally spend on a big party to help families unable to afford the basics.
The Christmas party kit costs £40 and is available here. To download the fundraising pack for the Trussell Trust, click here.
Northcote launches festive delivery box
Michelin star Lancashire restaurant Northcote has launched an at-home meal kit, allowing diners to experience beautiful five-star gourmet menus created by chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen in the comfort of their own homes.
The boxes serve two people and cost £100. They are available for delivery (from £10) and collection. Orders close at 5pm on Friday for delivery/collection the following Friday. For more information, visit https://www.northcote.com/
