Stop the search – we’ve found the biggest sandwiches in Manchester.
These absolute whoppers come from House of Hoagie, who’ve created a menu of American-style subs stuffed with thin-sliced or deep-fried meats.
The newest sandwich addition to the city has been created by the team behind House of Bun at Radcliffe Market.
The massive sandwiches are served out of a tiny hatch at Mala, the city’s ‘secret garden’ right in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
This ramshackle establishment has mismatched lampshades and glitter balls hanging overhead, and floral wallpaper and oil paintings covering the walls – but also turf underfoot.
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It’s like a secret garden edition of your nan’s living room.
The Manny Cheesesteak from House of Hoagie in ManchesterHouse of Hoagie in Manchester’s ‘secret garden’, Mala. Credit: The Manc GroupHouse of Hoagie is now open at Mala in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
On the menu with House of Hoagies you’ll find American-style butties, like a twist on a classic Philly Cheesesteak (the Manny Cheesesteak), where thinly-sliced steak is folded into a fresh sub with cheese and onion sauce, red peppers and pickled chilli.
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There’s a Louisiana classic, a shrimp po’boy – with fried oyster mushrooms for the vegetarians.
You’ll also find other tastes from across the pond in the Chopped Cheese – a Manhattan staple – which marries chopped burger patty, cheese, lettuce and onion with a house burger sauce.
Or to transport yourself to a traditional New York City Italian deli with a Cold Cuts hoagie, stuffed with lomo, bresaola, mortadella, pickled vegetables, pesto, parmesan, mozzarella and garlic oil.
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Crispy baskets of waffle fries are available plain, Cajun-spiced, or loaded with bacon bits and cheese sauce.
And the real game-changer comes from their Okra Fries, which are like little veggie nuggets, perfectly seasoned and served with a smoked mayo for dipping.
House of Hoagie has officially opened its doors at Mala today, Wednesday 13 September.
Huge sandwiches are priced between £10 and £15.99, with sides between £4 and £6.99.
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 -
13th September 2023 
