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| Manchester City Council |
| Manchester Food and Drink Festival is part of Manchester City Council's annual programme of spectacular events. From live music, premiere performances and unique outdoor theatre productions to multicultural festivals and major sporting championships, there's plenty to enjoy throughout the year.
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| The Co-operative - Official Retailer to MFDF |
| MFDF are proud to announce that The Co-operative
is the Official Retailer to the Manchester Food &
Drink Festival 2007
Opened in July, the new Co-operative food store in the city centre
caters for all customers with an emphasis on chilled and fresh foods,
including products from The Co-operative Truly Irresistible and Healthy
Living ranges and an extensive selection of chilled beers and wines,
including some of The Co-operative’s award-winning Fairtrade wines.
Ideally located next to the Printworks retail and leisure
complex and opposite Urbis, the store is open from 6am to 10pm
on Monday through to Thursday, 6am to midnight on Fridays and
Saturdays and from 8am to 10pm on Sundays.
The Co-operative gives its customer members a share of its profits in
cash, based on their trade with all its businesses,
including food stores, travel, pharmacy and funeral outlets, as well as
the Co-operative Bank and Co-operative Insurance (CIS). Membership
costs just £1 and members can choose to keep the twice-yearly payouts
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| http://www.co-operative.co.uk |
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| The Co-operative |
In July 2007, The Co-operative Group and United Co-operatives amalgamated. The new Society is the world’s largest consumer co-operative with a turnover of more than £9 billion, four million members and 87,500 employees.
The new organisation operates over 4,000 trading outlets throughout the UK, including 2,500 food stores. The Co-operative is the leading community retailer in the UK.
The Co-operative has recently opened its first ever store in the city centre. The launch of the new 3,000 sq ft convenience store on Corporation Street heralded the arrival of the retailer’s new brand identity, The Co-operative, in the city.
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| Manchester Evening News |
The Manchester Evening News is the UK's biggest regional daily newspaper.
As the voice of Manchester, the M.E.N. brings its readers the very best news and information from around the region every day. It's regular Friday entertainment section, City Life, covers the very best in Manchester's entertainment and leisure ensuring that you never miss a thing. As a long-standing partner of the Manchester Food and Drink Festival, the M.E.N. is proud to be the headline Media Partner for 2007 and we look forward to Manchester having a great festival which everyone can enjoy.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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| Food Futures |
| Manchester Food Futures is a partnership of the public sector, the private sector and communities wokring together to improve the city's food. We believe that everyone in Manchester has a right to good food: no-one should have this right denied because of where they live, their income, or their background. We believe that good food is enjoyable; it is safe; nutritious; environmentally sustainable; and produced ethically and fairly.
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| Marketing Manchester |
Marketing Manchester is The Tourist Board for Greater Manchester. Established in 1996 as the Agency to promote Manchester on a national and international stage, Marketing Manchester became The Tourist Board for Greater Manchester on 1st April 2004.
Marketing Manchester's aim is to develop Greater Manchester into a leading leisure, learning and business tourist destination for domestic and international visitors, enhance the national and international reputation of the city-region and promote sustainable economic development and growth.
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| Manchester United |
Manchester United is the world's biggest football club. With over 130 million fans worldwide, the Club has played its matches at the 76,000 seat Old Trafford stadium since 1910. Since the end of the Second World War, the Club has maintained a reputation for fast, attacking football, with world class players such as Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo thrilling generations of fans.
The current English champions are as successful off the pitch, being by far the most profitable club in world football. The Club is proud to take part in the Manchester Food and Drink Festival and wishes everyone an enjoyable time.
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| Tuaca |
Tuaca [Too-wa-ka] is a unique Italian spirit made from oak-aged Italian brandy, infused with citrus and vanilla. It has a bold, but incredibly smooth taste. It is delicious in cocktails and long-drinks, or served neat over ice.
Tuaca has been available in Brighton for around 10 years, but is now being launched nationally, with Manchester a key city for the brand. Tuaca is delighted to be the Official Drinks sponsor of the Manchester Food & Drink Festival for the very first time and is especially looking forward to discovering some great new cocktails during the Cocktail Competition.
Tuaca: Made with Adoration, Enjoy in Moderation.
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| Manchester 235 Casino |
No trip to Manchester is complete without an evening at Manchester235, the city’s new stylish entertainment venue consisting of a casino over two floors, two restaurants and a live music venue. Intriguing, exciting, glamorous and fabulous, Manchester235 is your complete entertainment experience under one roof. No expense has been spared to ensure Manchester235 is the hottest ticket in town.
Open: Sun – Fri 12pm – 6am Sat 12pm – 4am
Entry to Manchester235 is via membership. Membership is FREE and INSTANT.
ID must be shown when joining, this can be a driving license, passport or credit/debit card.
Credit/Debit card must be registered to you home address and you must be on the electoral role.
Address – Watson St, Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester, M3 4LP
Tel Number – 0161 828 0300
Web address – www.manchester235.com
Email: info@manchester235.com
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| City Inn Contemporary Hotels |
City Inn, Manchester’s newest hotel which is stylish and contemporary, is pleased to be sponsoring Manchester Food and Drink Festival for the first time this year. City Inn is set to be one of Manchester’s top destinations for eating and drinking throughout the festival.
Boasting City Café, a critically acclaimed restaurant under the auspices of internationally renowned head-chef David Gayle, offering modern European cuisine within the stylish dining room or on the al fresco terrace under the stars. And for those looking for an exclusive and special occasion, the Sky Lounge situated on the 11th floor provides private dining with stunning panoramic views of the city. The hotel’s striking bar, Piccadilly Lounge, provides guests with a sophisticated venue in which to enjoy fine wines, cocktails and light bites.
City Inn Manchester features 285 rooms including six suites and a split level penthouse apartment with panoramic views of the cityscape. Each room includes a state of the art iMac entertainment system giving guests access to high speed broadband, office software and video conferencing facilities as well as TV, DVD and CD equipment. Twelve meeting and events rooms, with floor to ceiling windows, provide excellent spaces to hold key meetings, team brainstorms or private dinner receptions.
For more information please go to
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| The Trafford Centre |
The Trafford Centre, Manchester’s largest shopping and leisure emporium is delighted to be sponsoring ‘Manchester Food & Drink Festival 2007’ and working alongside some of Manchester’s other fabulous offerings.
With 230 retailers, a selection of leisure outlets and over 55 restaurants across The Orient and the stunning Great Hall development there really is something for all the family.
Events and activities run throughout the year both on stage and in stores meaning that if it is entertainment you are after, you have come to the right place.
This is The Trafford Centre’s first year taking part in the Food & Drink Festival and to celebrate we have lined up a wide variety of exciting demonstrations, activities and events for you to take part in or simply watch.
From October 5th right through to the 17th, look out for The Great Hall completion party, cheese and wine sampling in Carluccios, beer festival courtesy of Selfridges, kids cooking class at Carluccios, sensory tasting hosted by Henshaws on The Bandstand, Momma Cherry soul food in John Lewis and SO much more!
Log on to The Traffod Centre website for more information on food and drink festival listings and all the discounts on offer during this exciting period!
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| The Printworks |
'Something for everyone all under one roof!’
The Printworks is the North West’s premier entertainment complex, which house’s a selection of Bar’s, Club’s, Restaurants a Cinema and a Health Club. Buzzing from 6am when the Health Club opens till the small hours when the clubs close, there is always something to do at the Printworks whatever time of the day or night.
There is no better choice when it comes to food, the Printworks offers a wide variety from noodles to burgers, Deep South to French cuisine, you’re bound to be spoilt for choice.
Come and explore the Printworks and see what we have to offer!
Visit www.theprintworks.com for more information.
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| Milburns |
Milburns, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the specialist supplier of catering services to major visitor attractions across the UK, including cathedrals, medieval buildings, art galleries and museums.
Its expertise ranges from event catering ranging from conferences, luncheons and dinners, to weddings and grand banquets, all executed with customary flair and imagination that brings each occasion to life.
The experienced in-house teams can assist with menu proposals, equipment hire, flowers and entertainment, to ensure each event is successful.
Customers are at the heart of its activities and the team adapts its approach to suit ever-changing trends, demands, seasonal produce and customer needs. Milburns’ chefs use only the finest, most fresh ingredients to create menus that offer a fabulous blend of familiar classics with inspiring, innovative, contemporary dishes.
The Milburns’ philosophy is simple – Outstanding food and excellent service.
For further information on Milburns venues, please visit the website.
Compass Group work in association with over 200 cultural, historic, sport, exhibition and unusual venues throughout the UK. For assistance in finding your perfect venue e mail venues@compass.co.uk
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| Michael Caines Restaurants at Abode Hotels |
ABode Manchester - coming soon!
The growing collection of boutique hotels, established in 2005 by hotelier Andrew Brownsword and two Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines, has acquired The Rossetti and will re-launch as ABode early in 2008 following extensive refurbishment of the Grade II listed building.
With Michael Caines at the helm of the food and drink offering, ABode Manchester promises guests award-winning cuisine, an array of fine wines, cocktails and champagne in relaxed, stylish surroundings. A re-design of the existing dining room will reveal a 100 seat restaurant set to transform into an über trendy bar after dark. And for those more intimate occasions, the fine dining experience is extended into the lower ground floor with a further 74 covers, champagne bar and two opulent private dining suites.
The re-developed 61 bedrooms and five fABulous suites will feature ABode’s trademark handcrafted ViSpring beds, monsoon showers and the very best in contemporary Italian furniture.
Make yourself at home…
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| Innocent |
| The UK's number one smoothie company innocent drinks are proud to be involved in Manchester's Food and Drink Festival. We began making smoothies eight years ago and we've now expanded into Europe with offices in London, Manchester, Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris, Hamburg, Stockholm and Copenhagen. Come and visit us on Healthy Eating Day, Wednesday 10 October on Albert Square in the ‘Taste’ Marquee to sample our new seasonal smoothie damsons, blackberries and elderflowers. All our recipes are made from 100% pure fruit and nothing else, and in this recipe all of the lead ingredients are locally sourced in the UK. So don't forget to come on over with your friends, family and kids to say hello and try out our delicious drinks. |
| http://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk |
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| Lavazza |
Enjoy your own little piece of Italian lifestyle at home with Lavazza, the true Italian coffee. Brought to you by the Lavazza family since 1895, Lavazza Coffees are rich in flavour, aroma and style and suitable for any method of coffee preparation from Cafetieres to the original Moka pots.
Lavazza isn’t Italy’s Favourite Coffee just because of its heritage – roasted and ground with time honoured techniques, it’s because of our passionate belief that every good coffee starts with an even greater espresso so from a Cappuccino to Americano, there is a Lavazza Blend to suit your taste.
Lavazza is the UK’s fastest growing roast and ground coffee brand; stylish and sophisticated, it couldn’t be easier to bring the best of café society to your own home.
You’ll find Lavazza in all good supermarkets and during the Festival you will find us in Albert Square!
Lavazza Coffee; bringing a little bit of Northern Italy to Northern England.
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| sugarvine.com |
| sugarvine.com is an online dining magazine and directory with city- and region-specific sites right across the UK. It's the most effective way to promote your pub, bar, restaurant or business to the dining and drinking public, whether you already have your own website, need an initial low-cost web presence, or want a new website designed for you. |
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| Bolton |
Bolton Council is proud to participate in the 2007 Manchester Food and
Drink Festival.
For more details have a look at www.visitbolton.com.
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| Stockport |
The Future Stockport programme supports the long-term physical, economic and social transformation of Stockport town centre and adjacent M60 corridor. This includes a programme of events that will re-introduce
the changing town centre to the local community, new visitors and
potential investors.
We are very happy to be able to sponsor Stockport Food & Drink Festival 2007.
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| Rochdale |
Rochdale's foodie delights run from exotic Asian and South African to traditional Lancashire (ever tried a 'Rochdale Foot Pie'?).
Local markets and suppliers provide the ingredients for many of our restaurants and eateries. And the scenery's superb in Rochdale's hillside, canalside and waterside pubs and restaurants.
Contact 01706-924928 or follow the web-link. |
| http://www.rochdale.gov.uk |
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| Tameside |
| Indulge in Tameside's fourth annual Food and Drink Festival set to take place between Monday 8th - Sunday 14th October 2007. A whole host of fun, interesting and unusural foodie events are planned to take place during the festival week. Watch this space for further details!
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| Streetsmart |
The StreetSmart Campaign is a unique fundraising initiative which raises money for homeless charities throughout the UK. The Campaign involves a restaurant scheme, where participating restaurants will add a solitary, voluntary £1 to each table’s bill. A reference on the menu or a tablecard informs patrons of the campaign.
For more info seestreetsmart.org.uk
or dowload the information document here |
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| Business Link Northwest |
You may have worked with Business Link before, or perhaps this is the first time you’ve come across us. So you may be thinking, why should I contact Business Link – what’s in it for my business and me?
Our free service is there when you need it, on your terms and at a time to suit you.
We can provide an unrivalled wealth of information – it’s impartial, it’s free and it’s quality assured.
To find out more contact Business Link Northwest on 0845 00 66 888, email info@businesslinknw.co.uk or visit the website.
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| Salford |
Taste, slurp, chomp, scoff, gulp, chew, savour and munch in the 3rd annual feast of foody fun around the city. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Manchester Food and Drink Festival with an even bigger line up of offers, events, deals and activities for all the family.Check out the website for full details and further updates on our fantastic events, online recipes, competitions and much more: www.visitsalford.info/foodanddrink
The Salford Food and Drink Festival is part of BIG Events Salford 2007.
Make sure you don't miss any of our BIG events by registering at www.visitsalford.info/events/subscribe.html
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