Longstanding Manchester-based food-seekers may recall Umezushi, the acclaimed sushi restaurant that served up the freshest, most authentic and downright thrilling Japanese food this side of Mount Fuji. Umezushi closed a few years back but – whisper it – Niwa Yakitori delivers all the above, and more.

Aether is all about getting into the right mindset for a trip away. If you’re off on a special holiday, here’s your chance to make every step of that trip just as memorable and enjoyable, courtesy of the kind of effortless Northern hospitality you can only find around these parts.

Firehouse’s new Wednesday Supper Club has some of the best value options you’ll find in a bustling, buzzy venue like this in Manchester on a Wednesday evening. The atmosphere is 50% of what makes a restaurant or bar great, and Firehouse has it nailed down.

Louis is ideal for date-night or mates-night. Or if you have a particularly up-for-it family, get the lot out and kick back for a night of fancy food and old-school Rat Pack-style fun.

The Armenian Taverna is one of Manchester’s true gems. It might be reaching its sixth decade, but it’s kept with the times while continuing to deliver a menu full of authentic, diverse dishes, all served up by the most likeable staff this side of Cheers. At the time of writing, the restaurant has only been in this new glamourous ground-level space for a handful of weeks, but it still feels like dropping in on old friends, and likely always will.

The wonderful Black Bull in Sedbergh, Cumbria, is launching its second dinner series, designed and led by chef-owner Nina Matsunaga. Three unique five-course tasting menus will be presented over the coming months, with a fourth dinner in February featuring a guest chef.

This October, the community-focused non-profit organisation Eat Well MCR launches The Eat Well, Do Good Festival, a week-long series of events and fundraising activities to celebrate Manchester’s hospitality community.

Newly reopened after an extensive renovation, the largest four-star hotel in Manchester City Centre has reopened its doors. This grand hotel offers guests a luxurious and convenient stay in the heart of the city, literally steps away from Piccadilly Train Station.

Clear the next few Sundays from your calendar and get booking. Manchester has some of the finest roast dinners in the North, and we’re here to help you discover the one that’s most up your street.