Greater Manchester goodies
AS we head towards the weekend, culinary festival celebrations are going strong throughout Greater Manchester, with mouthwatering events in Bury, Rochdale, Stockport, Salford and Wigan.
CityLife has a few special recommendations...
BURY
Saturday October 11 - Starfish Kitchens
Free cooking demonstrations in the town centre, using produce from Bury Market.
Also... Ramsbottom Farmers' Market; Chocoholics Breakfast at the Chocolate Cafe; wine tasting at Vine Yard
Sunday October 12 - Ramsons Farm Walk And Lunch
For just £50, including wine, Ramsons owner Chris Johnson will take you on a stroll around his favourite organic farm and use its produce to make a fantastic dinner at his restaurant. Call 01706 825 070.
Also... Last chance to order a special Bury Black Pudding pizza at Pizza Pioneer; cookery demonstration at The Thai Lounge in Whitefield; Thai tasting at Sukhothai Royal Buffet.
For more information, call 0161 253 5111 or email touristinformation@bury.gov.uk.
ROCHDALE
Friday October 10 - Madisons Spanish Evening
Four courses of traditional Spanish food and four glasses of Spanish wine for £24 per person. Call 01706 346 990.
Also... A free glass of wine or beer with every meal for two at fish restaurant Mr Thomas's; fish and chips at The Weavers' Seaport
STOCKPORT
Wednesday October 8 - Cheshire Gala Evening at The Arden Arms
Nominated for Pub Of The Year in the CityLife.co.uk Manchester Food And Drink Festival awards, The Arden Arms is offering samples of Robinson's ales and a three-course meal made with Cheshire produce. £20 a head. Proceeds to St Ann's hospice. Call 0161 480 2185.
Also... Ready Steady Cook at Stockport College's Heaton Moor Campus (L'Ecole Bistro)
SALFORD
Thursday October 9 - Dining Evening at Marriott Worsley Park Hotel And Country Club
30% off traditional English and international dishes in the fine dining restaurant. Call 0161 975 2000.
Friday October 10 - Dining Evening at Ramada Hotel Salford Quays
Champagne reception, wine and a three-course meal at restaurant Stresa, for £40 per head - plus a special room rate of £30 including breakfast. Call 0161 876 5305.
Also, until Sunday October 12... discounts and special deals at EastzEast Riverside, Marriot Worsley, Ramada
WIGAN
Until Sunday October 12 - The Road To Wigan Beer
This celebration of the traditional pub features the White Crow in Worthington, the Boar's Head and the Pendle Witch - all steeped in local history.
Throughout October - Cafe Culture
Photograps by Paula Keenan and poetry by Darren Thomas are exhibited at cafes all over Wigan and Leigh - and online at www.wlct.org/foodanddrink.
For more information, call 01942 825677.
Published: Wed, 08 October, 2008
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