Leeds’ go to place for premium shopping, Victoria Arcade, has both style and substance in abundance.

Much-loved Persian restaurant on Stockport in Levenshulme, reopened after a lengthy lockdown-related hiatus.

Serving up exceptional Persian cuisine, this new food concept from the team behind Another Hand is a must-try.

The home of Arts & Humanities, the Manchester Writing School, Manchester School of Theatre and Manchester Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University – off All Saints Park (Grosvenor Square)

A flawless culinary adventure through Britain’s best seasonal meat and seafood dishes.

The Rose & Monkey Hotel is one of the Northern Quarter’s best music-led bars, with a truly impressive beer garden. Our new favourite Manchester pub.

We visit Skof, Manchester’s most raved-about new restaurants, mere hours before 2025’s Michelin Guide announcement.

Laid-back elegant dining space opposite the Museum of Liverpool.

MAYA is a stylish new restaurant and bar on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton Street in central Manchester.

New Wave Ramen is a stylish, friendly Japanese ramen bar and restaurant on Tib Lane in the heart of Manchester.

The Mezz is the new VIP area at the AO Arena, offering high-end food and drinks with great views of the stage.

The King Street area isn’t short of popular Italian restaurants, but none strike quite the same note as Capri’s, where you’ll be greeted like family and served some of the most authentic Neapolitan food in Manchester.