Manchester food & drink news ft. Bolton & Levy Food Fests, Blackjack, Salut wine school & more

Food and drink news this week includes food and drink festivals across Bolton and at Levenshulme’s Klondyke Club, a Bank Holiday Blackjack brewtap bonanza, a new tasting room and wine school at Salut, Action Against Hunger’s moveable feast with the best of Manchester’s chefs and more.

Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2017
It returns for another year of food tasting, demos, stalls selling goodies to eat immediately and to take home, plus a whole host of special events. Chefs showcasing their talents include locals Robert Owen Brown, Jessica O’Keeffe, Adam Reid, Aiden Byrne, Andrew Nutter, Polly Guy, Andrew George and many more. Events that catch the eye include pasty and beer tasting with Simon Rimmer and beer sommelier Annabel Smith, where guests sample six of Bolton’s favourite pasties and plenty of matched beers; and a Made In Bolton three-course dinner prepared by Aiden Byrne served in the festival marquee. Check the link below for details of the four days of foodie fun.
Fri 25-Mon 28 Aug, various locations around Bolton, check @BoltonFoodFest for details, or the website www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com

Levenshulme Beer, Gin and Food Festival at The Klondyke
The team behind the wonderful Levy Market are moving their feast over to The Klondyke Club for Bank Holiday Saturday, a mere two minute walk from the usual site. There will be plenty of street food, beer and gins on offer, as well as arts and crafts stalls, music and fun. Head down to party with them.
Sat 26 Aug, The Klondyke, 1 Burnage Road, Manchester, M19 2HQ, www.facebook.com

This weekend: Blackjack Bank Holiday three-dayer (pictured)
With their signature beers on offer via 12 keg lines and four casks, the Blackjack Bank Holiday three-dayer is back at their brewery tap. Free to get in, head down to hang out with them for great sounds, street food, and craft brews.
Fri 25 – Sun 27 Aug, Blackjack Beers, 36 Gould Street, Manchester, M4 4RN, Fri 6-11pm, Sat noon-11pm, Sun 27 Aug noon-6pm, www.facebook.com

Book now: Salut Wines new tasting room with wine school 
In a floor to ceiling glass space, high above a wall of wine, Salut Wines has opened a new tasting room, for people to go and learn from experts at The Wine & Spirit Education Trust. If you want to get serious and hone your skills, check out the links below.
Salut Wines, 11 Cooper Street, Manchester, M2 2FW, Tel: 0161 236 2340, salut.co.uk and @salutwines

News: Seoul Kimchi returns
After having to close temporarily, the incredible Seoul Kimchi is back and open for business. A hidden gem of Manchester, pop in to welcome them back and to sample their authentic Korean and Japanese fare such as bulgogi, bibimbap or a bento box.
Seoul Kimchi, 275 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, M13 0HR, www.facebook.com

Offer: Two Aperol Spritz for £10 at Salvi’s
The stalwart Manchester Italian restaurant has an offer on Aperol Spritz at both restaurants to celebrate the Bank Holiday weekend. With two of them available for £10, there will also be live music and DJs into the evening. Join them to party with delicious Neapolitan cuisine and fizz.
Sat 26 Aug, Salvi’s, Corn Exchange, Manchester, M4 3TR and Salvi’s, 19 John Dalton Street, Manchester, M2 6FW, 12-11pm, www.facebook.com

Offer: All you can eat brunch at the Launderette
The First Street-based branch of The Launderette is offering an all you can eat brunch this Sunday including food and booze. Expect dishes such as pancakes with honey, bagels with smoked salmon and eggs, and halloumi flatbread, washed down with lager, prosecco or Bloody Marys. Visit for brunch-induced hedonism, with the following day off work in the bank.
Sun 27 Aug, The Launderette Manchester, 13 Jack Rosenthal Street, Manchester, M15 4FN, Tel: 0161 236 1616, £35/£40 per person depending on drinks deal, 11am-11pm, www.facebook.com

Book now: Action Against Hunger’s Moveable Feast food safari
Food poverty charity Action Against Hunger are joining forces with some of Manchester’s finest chefs to serve up a food safari around the city. The adventure starts with drinks at King Street Townhouse followed by a course at The French by Adam Reid. Next up is Mary-Ellen McTague at Manchester Art Gallery, followed by a visit to Grafene’s private dining room and more.
Thu 28 Sep, various venues around Manchester, 6-11pm, £80,  www.eventbrite.co.uk

IN SHORT
Wed 23 Aug, Fallen Brewery cask and keg tap takeover at The Beagle, 456-458 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 0BQ, noon-midnight, free, www.facebook.com.