The Little Sri Lankan is a two-person team who specialise in, you guessed it, pop-up events geared around Sri Lankan cuisine – a style of cooking sorely under-represented in Manchester and the North.

Sexy Fish is a great addition to this side of Manchester. It’ll come in for some flack from the old-school purists, no doubt, but we can safely ignore those dinosaurs – this is an ideal venue for a forward-thinking, dynamic city.

Manchester’s own Reserve Wines is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of must-visit vino events, from one of Manchester’s most-loved indie wine businesses, founded by respected wine merchant and TV expert Kate Goodman.

The standard of food is second to none at Unagi, and you’d have to have tastebuds made of stone to not be impressed by each of the superb cocktails.

Evelyn’s has always been one of the city’s most reliable restaurants, with a suitably ‘Manchester’ atmosphere (ie. laid-back but progressive and self-assured), and food to match. But this latest menu takes diners to all-new heights – it’s a triumph of ideas and execution, particularly when it comes to meat-free options.

The beauty of Capri is that not only is everyone welcome, there’s something for everyone. From the fussiest eater, to those looking for a dish with a little out-there razzle-dazzle, a meal at Capri is a joyous, belly-filling pleasure.

Tired of wine boffins delivering talks drier than a dusty old Muscadet? Manchester Wine Tours is very much not that. Host Kelly Bishop is a self-described “wine nerd” whose tour keeps things fun, creative and educational while getting you nicely sozzled in the process.