Northwest Food News - June 2015

Still feeling those election blues? Take solace in the fact that June offers a beer festival, a way to combat food waste and the latest British Street Food Award heats

Feature by Anna Tully | 03 Jun 2015

Be glad that the month of May is over – we’ve finally come to terms with thee election result and can now guiltlessly slip into comfort eating consolation as we bemoan our FPTP system. So, where to start our gluttony?

One we’ve had our eye on for a while is Blind Tiger, set to open on Seel Street in Liverpool any day now. The menu isn’t yet finalised but we’ve spied a lot of bao (Chinese steamed buns) with fillings like crab and apple, served with a caramel dip, as well as Szechuan beef with black vinegar and mint. Their Facebook page promises 50 premium whiskies as well as plenty of saké to boot. facebook.com/blindtigerlpool

The Liverpool Craft Beer Expo returns once more between 18-21 Jun. This year it takes place in the beautiful Constellations event space in the Baltic Triangle. Full of urban greenery, it makes for the perfect backdrop to your 7% craft beers. No hula hooping with the tyres please, people. liverpoolcraftbeerexpo.com

In south Manchester, Levenshulme Food and Drink Festival is championing local foodies between 12-21 Jun, with regular Levy market traders Little Italy Kitchen hosting not just pasta-making workshops but also a fishy South Italian pop up garden restaurant. Elsewhere, expect Thai cookery classes, meet-the-brewer evenings and pie-making competitions! Find full event details at levenshulmefadfestival.com.

If, after all that consuming, you find yourself feeling a little guilty, you can rebalance your soul by getting involved with Disco Soup on 20 Jun at The Wonder Inn in Manchester. Organised by The Real Junk Food Project, attendees will be invited to get involved with the transforming (aka cooking) of food otherwise destined for the bin. The event starts at 1pm, with a PAYF (pay-as-you-feel) donation. 

And don't forget, on 13-14 Jun, Leeds plays host to the Northern and Scotland heats of the British Street Food Awards, which are entering their sixth year. britishstreetfood.co.uk


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