Ian Jones

Food and Drink Editor
Ian Jones

Ian Jones is a Manchester-based journalist, photographer and videographer with 23 years' experience, writing food reviews for Creative Tourist since 2015. His work has appeared in Telegraph Food, Time Out, The Independent, Vice and New Scientist. He has also contributed cultural commentary on Manchester for the New York Times.

Written by Ian Jones

Manchester
Restaurant
Beastro

A bright, well-lit restaurant in Spinningfields, specialising in local produce and hearty dishes.

The French - One of Manchester's finest restaurants - Creative Tourist
City Centre
Restaurant
Adam Reid
at The French

The French is one of Manchester’s most highly regarded restaurants. Head chef Adam Reid has a real grasp on what makes Manchester tick. A less fussy, more relaxed, and, at times, gloriously silly restaurant.

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Food and DrinkLeeds
The Fun of Food

The Fun of Food is a family-focused interactive experience exploring the joys of food. Expect visual and unusual activities, all around your favourite ways to eat.

Free entry
Leeds
Tourist Attraction
Leeds Dock

Leeds Dock is a creative waterside village, home to a vast number of businesses and shops.

Leeds
Restaurant
Sheaf Street Cafeteria

Part of the effortlessly cool Duke Studios, Sheaf Street offers all kinds of interesting food and drink plus events and resident DJs.

Leeds
Restaurant
Gaucho Leeds

High-end Argentine restaurant with a focus on steaks, glamour and wine.

Rafters
Sheffield
Restaurant
Rafters

Rafters isn’t the kind of place you stop by for a quick bite to eat. It’s a fine dining experience that requires an entire evening, invoking cooking techniques up there with Simon Rogan.