Northwest Food News – April 2016
April heralds the welcome return of Grub’s Spring Food Fair, bargain fine-dining at Quill, a fancy new Liverpool pizzeria and another addition to the Northwest’s burgeoning craft beer scene.
Grubs up: Grub’s Spring Food Fair returns
Grub has done wonders for Manchester’s street food scene, so news that its monthly food fair is back up and running is welcome indeed. They’re kicking things off with a spring-themed feast featuring the likes of Honest Crust, Steep Soda Co, and Runaway Brewery, plus DJ sets from Piccadilly Records. The highlight? Gin tastings, from Zymurgorium Brewing Emporium. Sign us up! Sadler’s Yard, Manchester, 2 Apr, 12-8pm, free. @grubmcr
Dead Good Beer from Dead Crafty Beer Company
The founders of The Dead Crafty Beer Company have been toting their pop-up bar around Liverpool for a while now, but have finally put down roots in Dale Street. Punters can choose from a hearty selection of 20 taps from breweries like Bad Seed, Rogue Nation and Omnipollo, and enjoy them in a cosy, plywood-clad space that’s low-key, but very cool indeed. Dale Street, Liverpool, open now. @deadcraftybeer
20.16 continues at Quill
Put down the Lidl beans; King Street fancery (our patent-pending term for fancy eatery) Quill is extending its ‘two courses for £20.16’ deal. Head down there for lunch or an early dinner, and you can enjoy two of its much-lauded dishes and a glass of bubbles for a snip. 20/22 King Street, Manchester, daily 12-2.30pm and Tues-Thurs 5.30 to 7pm. @QuillMCR
Happiness by the slice at Nightcrawler Pizza
'You are what you eat, so I am pizza.’ Any place with that as a mantra has our attention. Pitched as ‘New York-style pizza by the slice’ Liverpool newcomer Nightcrawler Pizza is set to open this month. Created by the guys behind legendary music venue Chibuku, it’s promising 2500 free slices on opening day. Pitch your tents now, pizza palz. 38 Slater Street, Liverpool, opens 29 Apr. @nghtcrawlrpizza
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