Food and Drink
The Skinny food and drink guide. We bring you restaurant reviews offering an alternative take on food writing, from the visual food column to the annual Food and Drink Survey. Monthly food and drink news keeps you up to date with the latest in food.
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FeaturesDiet Another Day: Paleo, 5:2 & the world of diets
As 'The Man' makes a move on your cans of pop and piles of red meat, we delve into the world of healthy eating Read more »| 11 Apr 2016 -
FeaturesThe Brink: Liverpool's premier dry bar
As part of our ongoing 'Pioneers' series that looks to champion the do-ers, thinkers and makers behind the Northwest's burgeoning food and drink scene, we talk to Carl Bell, general manager of Liverpool’s The Brink. Read more »| 06 Apr 2016 -
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The Creatives Behind the Best Beer Labels
Craft beer is riding a wave right now and in an attempt to stand out many breweries are commissioning creatives to dream up some of the most bold and exciting brand packaging out there. We met some of the Northwest's best Read more »| 01 Apr 2016 -
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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. Read more »| 01 Apr 2016 -
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New in Food: Finca, Nightcrawler Pizza & more
Lots of signs of new life in Manchester and Liverpool now that spring has officially sprung, with Cuban street food at the Botanical Gin Garden, new micro-pub The Brink and good news for the Sticky Walnut crew. Read more »| 31 Mar 2016 -
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Scottish Food News – April 2016
Competitive coffee, food science, delicious sushi and the glorious debut of our very own beer all feature in this month's food round-up Read more »| 30 Mar 2016
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NewsNew in Food: Primal Roast, South Pour & more
Our pick of what's new in Edinburgh and Glasgow's food and drink scene, from bubble tea in the east to Belgian-inspired craft beers in the west... Read more »| 22 Mar 2016 -
Things To Do
St. Patrick’s Day events in Manchester & Liverpool
It’s St. Paddy's Day on 17 March, folks! Another chance for English people to realise they have no idea when St. George’s Day is, and that they&r... Read more »| 11 Mar 2016 -
FeaturesBlawd Bakehouse's Northwest Food Favourites
As featured in this month’s instalment of our Pioneers series, we asked the talented Lucy Jackson of Manchester's Blawd Bakehouse for some tips on the ... Read more »| 09 Mar 2016 -
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Brew-It-Yourself: Making A Beer
The incredible true story of The Skinny's journey to make our very own beer, from the mezcal-infused and Brooklyn Brewery-inspired 'before' to the citrus-packed 'after'. Read more »| 09 Mar 2016 -
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Pioneers: Blawd Bakehouse
As part of our ongoing 'Pioneers' series that looks to champion the do-ers, thinkers and makers behind the Northwest's burgeoning food and drink scene, we talk to Lucy Jackson, the woman behind Manchester's Blawd Bakehouse Read more »| 09 Mar 2016 -
Phagomania
Fast Food Fails: Phagomania
The big boys of the fast food industry offer their take on the culinary imagination and creativity so beloved by Phagomania. It doesn't end well... Read more »| 08 Mar 2016 -
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New in Food: Alabama's, Trove, Italian Club & more
In our monthly round-up of new food and drink venues in Liverpool and Manchester, there are plenty of options for weekend indulgence (Alabama's, Mary & Archie, The Italian Club Bakery) – and the beginnings of a tiffin box trend (you heard it here first). Read more »| 07 Mar 2016 -
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Northwest Food News – March 2016
Spring's on its way! Which means new life for new Manchester cafe Alabama's All American Eatery, Trove and The Italian Club Bakery, plus the return of Independent Liverpool's Spring Food and Drink Festival Read more »| 04 Mar 2016 -
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Scottish Food News – March 2016
Performance, philosophy and festivals a-plenty all feature in this month's food events round-up. Read more »| 01 Mar 2016