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Neighbourhood bistro The Perfect Match announces closure

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Neighbourhood bistro The Perfect Match announces closure

Neighbourhood bistro The Perfect Match, which was founded by a chef and sommelier pair, has announced its sad closure after six years.

The Sale restaurant has announced details of its final service next month, saying that it’s been ‘a fantastic journey’.

The Perfect Match was established back in 2019 by chef Jazz and sommelier Andrea, promising bistro-style dishes always paired with the perfect glass of wine.

The restaurant used to feature in the Michelin Guide, which highlights the best restaurants around the UK and currently has 19 Greater Manchester restaurants within it.

But despite being such a celebrated and beloved local restaurant, The Perfect Match has announced its closure.

They wrote in a statement: “After over 6 years of putting our heart and soul into The Perfect Match, we have decided close this chapter.

“It has been a fantastic journey, with a lot of joy, great food and wine, and we want to take the opportunity to thank you for your support over the years it has meant more than you will ever know!

“It has not been an easy decision and we will miss it however we feel this is the best direction for us. Our last service will be the 25th of January 2026. Andrea, Jazz and team.”

Sale locals, and fans of the restaurant, have sent messages of support to Jazz, Andrea and the rest of the team at The Perfect Match.

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One person wrote: “A huge loss for Sale but a privilege to have even had anything to the distinction of Perfect Match in our small town.

“It has always been a pleasure and will be sorely missed. All the best on the new adventure and we will see you in January.”

Another wrote: “Huge loss to the local food scene. Good luck in your next chapter. Better get booked in for one last time.”

Someone posted on Facebook: “Genuinely sorry to hear this…. been to The Perfect Match many times over the years… recommended it to people many.

“Whatever your next adventure is…I can’t wait to support you. Have booked a table to give it one last taste….good luck guys….massive loss to Sale, local restaurant with local people serving the local community with amazing food… hopefully see you again soon.”

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The Cut and Craft are hosting a bottomless Boxing Day brunch this year

Danny Jones The Cut and Craft bottomless brunch Boxing Day 2025

This holiday season, The Cut and Craft are hosting an extra lavish take on their usual bottomless brunch on Boxing Day.

Suddenly, we’re looking forward to 26 December maybe even more than our mam’s Christmas dinner…

Yes, the much-loved steak and seafood restaurant is already well-known for one of the best bottomless brunches in Manchester, not to mention evening meals, but they always elevate things even further over the festive period.

Promising top ingredients, the best booze labels you could ask for, as well as stunning service in an even more stunning room, you can’t go wrong if you’re looking to make the most of your toasts this Boxing Day – and don’t worry, vegetarians: there are some great options for you, too.

Typically held over a long weekend, The Cut and Craft bank holiday bottomless brunch will be held for the last time this year on the final Friday of 2025. You couldn’t ask for more perfect timing than that.

The group have transformed the beautiful room in the heart of the city into what they’ve dubbed “a scene straight out of Miracle on 34th Street.

Adorned with grand wreaths, the reliable warmth of twinkling fairy lights, stockings hanging in front of the fire in ‘The Gossip Room’, plus Santa guarding the wine cellar, the only thing more inviting than the space is the menu.

Besides the usual 90 minutes of non-stop Moët & Chandon champagne, as well as DJs, live entertainment and dancers, the food offerings include flat iron steak and chips served on a hot stone with a grilled tomato and signature salt.

If you prefer something to steer away from the red meat/have already had plenty over Christmas, you can go for grilled seabass with Duchess potatoes, gremolata, hazelnut and cauliflower sauce, OR opt for the halloumi fajitas packed with roasted peppers and onions, guacamole, salsa and chive sour cream.

You can even load these up even further with the addition of free-range British chicken breast, rump steak (if you change your mind on the day), and even king prawns.

We’re almost drooling just thinking about all this – as are our mates from The Hoot after confirming the same promotion is available at their equally gorgeous sites over in Leeds.

Veggie options are Cut & Craft’s ‘Redefine Flank Steak & Chips’ (tender flank-style cut of plant-based steak), or spicy cauliflower wings, served with broad beans, English garden peas, buckwheat, baby gem, baby spinach, broccoli couscous, toasted cashews, pistachio crumb, and maple-mustard dressing.

Once again, all of this can be tweaked here and there by the exceptional waiting staff; for instance, if you’d rather wine than champers, you can always swap the bubbly for Whispering Angel Rosé, which will be served straight from their limitless fountain.

Guests who fancy visiting Cut and Craft for Boxing Day 2025 can choose between a bar table with unlimited Whispering Angel drinks only from just £55, or go all out with a restaurant table and a dish from the set brunch menu starting from £75.

The full Moët fizz upgrade package will set you back £100, if you’re really looking to indulge yourself this year, and who could blame you? It’s a long, old winter, after all.

If you’re interested in securing your seat at 38-42 Mosley St, bookings are available from 1pm onwards, and you can reserve your table right HERE.