This week’s food news include a film night at NQ US establishment, Alabama’s, the annual Didsbury Beer Festival, a whisky tasting in time for Bonfire Night at Ordsall Hall and much more…
Film & Food Night: The Lost Boys screening with US food and cocktails at Alabama’s
As politics across the pond become more and more ridiculous, do you not wish there was the opportunity to laugh at someone else’s ridiculous hair without the risk of them becoming the leader of the free world? Kiefer Sutherland has got your back. Alabama’s All American Eatery is being transformed into an all singing, all dancing vampire cinema, screening cult classic Lost Boys, whilst serving horror-filled food pairings and accompanying cocktails. Tickets are limited, booking is required.
Thu 27 Oct, Alabama’s All American Eatery, 10 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 2AN, 7pm-midnight, £20, www.facebook.com
Didsbury Beer Festival 2016
The shift into Autumn also signals the return of Didsbury Beer Festival. Over nine years, it has grown to include over 100 cask and keg beers, lagers, ciders and perries. Starting on Thursday and running through to Saturday, there will be live music every night and food, too. Profits are returned to local community projects so you can participate philanthropically, which is the best way to drink.
Thu 27 – Sat 29 Oct, St Catherine’s Social Club, School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6HS, Thu 27 Oct 7-11pm, Fri 28 Oct: 6-11pm, Sat 29 Oct: noon-11pm, www.didsburybeerfestival.org.uk
Now weekly: GRUB Food Fair at Alphabet Brewery
Now an established weekly set up, it’s like the fair and Alphabet Brewery have always been an item. Serving a range of beer straight from the source, food this week comes from Fritto Italian Street Food, local Latin Americans Yakumama, What’s Your Beef? burgers, Mediterranean cuisine from The Ottö-Men, Manchester’s own Pollen Bakery and local caffeine favourites Coffee Cranks Cooperative. DJs provide the soundtrack all day, remember to take cash.
Sat 29 Oct, Alphabet Brewing Company, 99 North Western Street, Manchester, M12 6JL, noon-10pm, free entry, www.facebook.com
Giant Jenga, flatbread making & more: MarketFest Halloween at Artisan
A Halloween themed special event will arrive at Spinningfields’ Artisan restaurant, offering eats, beats and trick-or-treats. With live music from The Pick Me Ups, there will be a load of activities to get involved in, including cake decorating from Zara Cakes, ‘the cartoon confessional’ by renowned artist Tony Husband, cocktail masterclasses, giant pumpkin carving, make-up tutorials, flatbread making, toffee apple making – the list goes on. A range of art, jewellery and gift stalls will be there, and – trump card – there will be giant Jenga. Artisan are also offering 30% off Sunday roasts on the day, book via this link: www.artisan.uk.com
Sun 30 Oct, Artisan, Avenue North, 18-22 Bridge Street, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3BZ, Tel: 0161 832 4181, noon-late, FREE entry, www.facebook.com
Pizza pop up: I Knead Pizza at Stretford’s Sip Club
Local Neapolitan pizza guys I Knead Pizza are bringing their wood-fired goodies to iconic venue Sip Club. With an accompanying bar and spoken word night, it’s a perfectly formed evening out.
Thu 3 Nov, Stretford Sip Club, 164A Barton Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8DP. Tel: 07903 310125, 5-10pm, www.facebook.com
Bonfire whisky tasting at Ordsall Hall with The Whisky Shop
Enjoy a whisky tasting to coincide with Bonfire Night courtesy of the Whisky Shop at Ordsall Hall. Tickets are £40 and include five whiskys. Profits go to Salford Community Leisure. Click on the link below for more details.
Thu 3 Nov, Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane, Salford M5 3AN, £40, 7.30-9pm www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
IN SHORT
Wire readers can enjoy a discount of 25% at Food Sorcery Cooking School at the Waterside Hotel in Didsbury – read more – plus there’s a new festival fair for vegans coming to Altrincham this December. Click here for details.
- Words:
- Kate Holmes
- Published on:
- Tue 25 Oct 2016
