Zouk Tea Bar and Grill is hosting a charity dinner to raise money for the people of Gaza and Palestine.
The much-loved Manchester curry house is teaming up with Halal Dining Manchester (HDM) and Human Aid and Advocacy, the international organisation which supports survivors of war and persecution, to generate crucial funds for the countless civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.
With all proceeds going directly to the people of Palestine thanks to the efforts of Human Aid, the region will receive vital resources in the form of food packs, hot meals, water, hygiene kits and cash for families to purchase essential supplies.
People from all over Greater Manchester are being invited to come along and enjoy the feast and an array of mocktails whilst also helping do their bit.
Starting at 7pm, guests will sit down to a four-course meal featuring an array of traditional Indian and Pakistani dishes, as well as soft drinks and creative mocktails.
Once again, every penny from the tickets sold will go straight to the families of Gaza victims and other areas of Palestine, as well as a further charity auction and raffle following the dinner to bolster fundraising even more.
With Zouk‘s city centre venue always guaranteeing a vibrant atmosphere, further entertainment will also be confirmed closer to the event, which will be shared on the restaurant’s socials.
You can find the full menu showcasing every that’s on offer during the charity dinner HERE.
Speaking on behalf of Zouk, owner Tayub Amjad said: “We’re all in a truly fortunate position to wake up every day without fear that it might be our last.
“As the weeks have gone by watching the news coming out of Gaza is truly heartbreaking, we’re hoping for a strong turn-out on the night to support this event and help us raise as much money for Gaza as possible.”
Tickets for this important and fantastic value-for-money fundraising dinner are just £35 per person and will help provide invaluable support for those currently at risk.
The event takes place on Friday 19 July and you can secure your seat HERE; plus, if you wish to donate directly to the Gaza and Palestine fund set up by Human Aid and Advocacy, you can do so online.
Featured Images — Zouk Tea Bar and Grill/The Manc Group
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Manchester favourite Nell’s to open new site for New York-style pizza, karaoke and shuffleboard
Daisy Jackson
Much-loved New York-style pizza joint Nell’s has announced big plans for a brand new location – they’re heading to MediaCity.
Nell’s are stepping things up a notch with the move, adding in private karaoke booths, shuffleboard tables, and a huge outdoor terrace in their new site.
Nell’s MediaCity is set to open this autumn, promising 22-inch New York-style pizza (also served in gigantic slices), frozen margs, and ice cream sandwiches.
There are already several spots around Manchester where you can get a slice of Nell’s, including their restaurants at Kampus and in Altrincham, the OG Northern Quarter site in Common, and at The Beagle in Chorlton.
And now it’s Salford’s turn, with plans unveiled for the team to expand over to MediaCity’s quayside Orange Building.
Nell’s co-founder Jonny Heyes said: “We’ve been thinking about MediaCity for a long time, it’s such a great area and we’ve seen what brilliant operators like Kargo have achieved so when this space came up, we jumped on it!
“The venue is huge which has given us the chance to really play with the experience.
“This idea of karaoke and shuffleboard accompanying our made-for-sharing pizzas and great cocktails feels like a natural next step for us as a brand.”
Nell’s have also partnered with Deliveroo and Slerp to send 14-inch and 22-inch pizzas far and wide.
The new opening is expected to create more than 35 new jobs, and as Common & Co has twice been named in the Times 100 Best Places To Work list, you might want to check those out HERE.
These viral sensations are a plush toy created by Hong Kong-born, Netherlands-raised designer Kasing Lung, who drew inspiration from his love of fairytales to create a character with bunny-like ears, large eyes and big smiles.
They’re swinging off handbags all over the UK at the minute and people are queueing for hours for the latest Labubu drops.
At Sweet Dreams, they’re making edible chocolate Labubus using a special mould flown in from Japan.
Each one has a pistachio kunafa filling and is painstakingly painted by hand.
And that brings us neatly to the next viral craze at play here – Dubai pistachio chocolate.
An army of pistachio chocolate LabubuInside a chocolate pistachio Labubu
Kunafa is a staple in Middle Eastern bakes and pastries but hit the global mainstream last year when thick chocolate pistachio bars stuffed with it went viral online, spawning countless dupes and inspired specials.
And finally, chocolate covered strawberries – hardly a new invention, but this simple dessert has rocketed in popularity especially in food hotspots like Borough Market in London.
Head into Sweet Dreams and you can build your treat from the base up – choose white or milk melted chocolate for your strawberries, layer on pistachio kunafa, then top with either a milk or white chocolate Labubu.
A slightly daft novelty? Yes. But that doesn’t stop them being delicious.
This is the only place in the UK currently selling Dubai pistachio chocolate Labubus.
Danny Jones -
2nd July 2024 
