Hawksmoor is going to be winding back the clock this week to celebrate National Burger Day, and slashing its prices in the process.
It’s not secret to any of us that everything is expensive these days, whether it’s buying meat in the supermarket, going out for dinner, or nabbing gig tickets.
And even though 2008 was famously the year of the financial crisis, a lot of stuff still wasn’t as eye-wateringly spenny as it is now.
So Hawksmoor, a firm favourite on the Manchester food and drink scene, have decided to flash back to 2008 with their menu prices for the next week.
It’s to celebrate National Burger Day and 15 years since their legendary hamburger debuted.
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A staple of the steak restaurant’s menu, the Hawksmoor Hamburger is made from grass-fed beef and bone marrow nuggets, topped with melty Ogleshield cheese and all the fixings.
Hawksmoor said: “As National Burger Day approaches, we’ve been thinking about innovation and, more specifically, how it is sometimes greatly overrated.
“We’re not shy of a bit of menu wizardry or tinkering in search of recipe perfection, but sometimes when you nail a classic, you need to down tools and recognise it as such.
“The Hawksmoor Hamburger debuted in 2008 and has been a mainstay ever since. Made from grass-fed beef and bone marrow nuggets, the juicy patty is topped with melty Ogleshield cheese and all the fixings.”
The deal is running between 21 and 31 August, from 12pm to 6pm. To redeem the offer, write ‘National Burger Day’ in the special request box when booking online, or quote this phrase to the host when calling the restaurant or upon arrival. Walk-ins welcome.
Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap
Daisy Jackson
Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.
The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.
The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.
More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.
And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.
In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.
“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.
“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”
The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.
Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.
With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrongHuge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage
Salon Madre – A new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
A new tequila bar and pool hall is set to open in Manchester in a couple of weeks, from the same team behind Madre.
The huge new space, Salon Madre, will be serving up the tacos and burritos that have made the Mexican restaurant at Kampus so well-loved.
And all that’s alongside a drinks menu that centres around tequila, including frozen, classic and flavoured margaritas and palomas.
Can’t stomach tequila? There’ll also be wines on draft, Corona and local beers.
The food menu will show off signature dishes like al pastor tacos, with daily rotating specials, plus Gringas, nachos and Madre’s huge burritos.
Salon Madre has taken over a spot just off Kampus’s lush garden that was previously home to a Seven Brothers taproom, right next door to Madre itself.
Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupSalon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
As well as all the Mexican food and drink goodness, the bar will have four pool tables and will be screening Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) and American sports.
The dream is to bring the fun and liveliness of a Mexican pool hall to the heart of Manchester, in this beautiful spot right near Piccadilly and Canal Street.
Salon Madre will open on 6 December at Kampus, with bookings for Christmas groups and parties now available.
Daisy Jackson -
22nd August 2023 
