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Legendary chef Rick Stein praises ‘trendy’ Manchester restaurant on BBC Breakfast

Rick knows what's up.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 27th September 2024

Rick Stein has just appeared on BBC Breakfast and given a massive shout-out to Manchester favourite restaurant Bundobust.

The celebrity chef was on the popular breakfast show to talk about his latest series, Rick Stein’s Food Stories, but made a special effort to celebrate this much-loved restaurant.

Bundobust was founded in Leeds a whole decade ago, but now also has two restaurants (including an on-site brewery) in Manchester too.

And Rick Stein is apparently a big fan, describing Bundobust as ‘really trendy’, The Hoot Leeds reports.

The 77-year-old chef and presenter was chatting to Charlie Stayt and Nina Warhurst.

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He said: “One other place in Leeds actually, a place called Bundobust, where they’re serve craft beer and vegetarian Gujarati Indian food.

“I particularly like that place because it’s not like the sort of old-fashioned Indian restaurants with flock wallpaper and all that.

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“It’s really trendy and a bit sort of…”

At this point Nina jumps in to help him with a suggestion of ‘Hipster?’

Legendary chef Rick Stein praises 'trendy' Manchester restaurant on BBC Breakfast. Credit: BBC Breakfast
Legendary chef Rick Stein praises ‘trendy’ Manchester restaurant on BBC Breakfast. Credit: BBC Breakfast
Inside Manchester's Bundobust Brewery, which Rick Stein has just shouted out. Credit: The Manc Group
Inside Bundobust Brewery in Manchester, which Rick Stein has just shouted out. Credit: The Manc Group

“Hipster is exactly the word!” Rick said. “It’s a word I don’t use much at my age.”

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Bundobust has quickly spotted its star turn on BBC Breakfast (probably helped by hundreds of us sliding into their DMs).

Bundobust shared a clip of Rick Stein and wrote: “Catching hipster allegations on BBC Breakfast!! Almost spat out our chai. (It’s Rick though, we’ll allow it)”

The Indian restaurant opened a decade ago on Mill Hill in Leeds and its success has grown and grown, now also having two restaurants (and a brewery) in Manchester as well as a spot in Liverpool.

It’s the second time Rick has heaped praise on a Manchester restaurant, having previously said that Higher Ground is one of his favourites in the entire UK.

It’s a firm favourite for us here at The Manc – love you forever Bundo.

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Lidl and Hunsnet are hosting a drag brunch in Manchester next month – and tickets are only £6

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Lidl has partnered with Hunsnet to host its first-ever drag brunches, and there’s one happening in Manchester next month.

Exclusive to just London and Manchester, the #LiveLaughLidl Drag Brunches are all sounding set to offer “a visual and literal feast” by bringing together two huntastic cultural icons in a showstopping spectacle to celebrate the supermarket retailer’s ties to the ‘hun’ subculture.

Greater Manchester huns can get a ticket to the one-off event in Manchester next month for a bargain £6.49, along with with a £20 deposit that’s returnable upon attendance.

Guests who attend the event at popular city centre venue, Impossible, will be lavished with all the delicious Lidl canapés, luxurious cocktails, and prosecco they could wish for, before tucking into a mouthwatering brunch course – with some of the options on the menu for mains being the ‘Got The Chi-Ick’ Fried Chicken Burger and the ‘365 Planty Girl’ Vegan Burger.

Lidl and Hunsnet are hosting a drag brunch in Manchester next month / Credit: Supplied

After a slap-up meal, there will be a special performance hosted by Hunsnet, packed full of all the so-called ‘hundamentals’ needed for a proper good time.

There’ll also be Lidl-themed bingo to get involved with, some dazzling drag performances, celebrity appearances, and loads of cult-status ‘Middle Aisle’ prizes to be won, as well as getting to take a goodie-bag-to-go full of Lidl surprises home with you.

“We are absolutely delighted to partner with Lidl for the #LiveLaughLidl brunch drag series,” commented Gareth Howells, who is the founder of Hunsnet.

“As someone who heads down to my local Lidl to get a cheeky bottle of fizz on a Friday, it’s my most natural collaboration to date, so grab your girls and guys, and join me and a few very special A-list hun guests to eat, sing, and party.”

The #LiveLaughLidl Drag Brunch is happening at Impossible in Manchester on Sunday 20 October from 1:30-3:30pm, and tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday 27 September) at 9am for just £6.49, with a £20 deposit for return upon entry, available while stocks last.

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Grab tickets when they go on sale here.

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Inside The Martlet, Rochdale Town Hall’s new restaurant with a northern twist

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The newest restaurant in Rochdale, The Martlet, is finally here, taking up a corner of the Rochdale Town Hall, and it’s being backed by some well-known names.

The much-anticipated restaurant has a smart menu packed with classic northern dishes, sourced locally, like Jackson’s rag pudding, and bacon chop with Bury Black Pudding and Denshaw egg.

The Martlet restaurant has opened in the heart of Rochdale town centre, in the multi-million pound renovated Rochdale Town Hall, which fully opened to the public for the first time in its 150-year history back in March.

And inside the stunning space, guests aren’t just treated to tasty delights, but visual delights too, with artwork adorning the eatery’s grand walls.

The Martlet is offering everything from seafood and meat and veggie dishes, sure to go down a treat with everyone who pops in to visit.

The leading powerhouses behind this remarkable venture are renowned chef Tristan Welch and award-winning chef Darren Parkinson, who have expertly crafted the menu for the establishment taking careful consideration of its location.

Parkinson has previously worked at restaurants not too far away in Halifax including Shibden Mill and The Fleece Inn, growing up in Heywood less than 15 minutes away from where The Martlet is situated.

Eager-eyed sweet-treat lovers may notice a familiar favourite from Grandpa Greene, a local ice cream parlour based in Delph, whose soft serve delicacy will definitely be a favourite with all dining guests.

The Martlet, the new restaurant at Rochdale Town Hall
Beef wellington (Front) and Cauliflower steak (Back) at The Martlet.
The Martlet, the new restaurant at Rochdale Town Hall
Espresso martinis on hand at The Martlet.
The Martlet, the new restaurant at Rochdale Town Hall
A lovely trio of Grandpa Greene’s finest ice cream.
Inside The Martlet, the new restaurant at Rochdale Town Hall

There are a multitude of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink choices with standouts being the aptly-named ‘Peregrine’ whisky, named after the resident birds that have been nesting in the eye-catching clock tower since 2008. 

Rochdale’s newest fine dining restaurant is named after a mythical bird, one which is featured in imagery of the town over the years and even on the borough’s coat of arms.

The Martlet holds a respectable 70 guests with its seating arrangements spread across a range of booths and tables.

A two course meal at this new food spot is £30 and those who are feeling a little more peckish can tempt their tastebuds to three courses for only £35.

The restaurant is a multifunctional space, so from 10am until 4pm on Monday to Fridays, it’s providing guests with a café luxe day-time menu and afternoon teas, which stay true to the dining destination’s northern roots.

Visitors wanting to enjoy The Martlet can come down on Friday and Saturday evenings from 27 September and will be greeted to a luxurious menu utilising local produce in its exquisite recipes.

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