Having just opened a new cafe in Sale this summer hit Stockport sandwich shop Rack has revealed it will opena third location Manchester city centre.
Opening this month, the new location will find the team slinging out their signature sandwiches and grilled cheeses from a stall inside the Arndale Market.
Taking over the now-vacant Panc Foods unit, formerly also home to contemporary Chinese takeaway Salt and Pepper, the new sandwich spot is set to open on 7 August.
Serving up a dedicated grilled sandwich menu, plus staple breakfast butties and regular specials, fans of things in bread will be as well catered to as ever.
Sharing the news with followers online, Rack wrote: “EXCITING NEW STORE ‼️
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‘We’re taking over from Panc Foods in the South side of Manchester Arndale’s Street Food Market, once the home of the legendary Salt and Pepper- we are here to satisfy your lunching needs, right in the town centre!
Image: The Manc Eats
Image: The Manc Eats
‘We’re kicking things off by opening 9:30 – 17:30 from Monday 7th August. Bob on down and say hi! It’s perfect for picking up food on your commute through the centre or a spot of lunch on your day out in Manchester.
“Don’t be late to the party! Be there or be [square].”
The sandwich spot has recently also opened a new cafe in Sale, moving into a characterful and quirky ex-Barbers following a full refurbishment.
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With a hidden entrance down a side alley and then up a flight of exterior stairs, on the Sale menu fans can find all their sandwich favourites as well as a new brunch menu.
His post has generated a fair bit of reaction already, with one person replying: “Ridiculous advice! Loss of a table for 4 ! Empty tables for 2! Over ordered and over staffed, this stupidly from someone who should know better must corrected. Every customer counts in this day and age.”
Someone else wrote: “The amount of people booking 2 venues this year and cancelling is on the increase too!! We are now taking deposits for groups over 6 to try and eliminate this! When space is an issue booking more than you need is not fair on the venues!!”
Another commented: “A table of 3 is actually sat on a table for four. So you’re denying the business of 50% of its potential turnover. Do not do this.”
Sacha Lord – Night Time Economy Adviser to Greater Manchester.
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Petit Paris, a charming deli and wine bar in Manchester, announces sudden closure
Daisy Jackson
Petit Paris, a lovely little wine bar and deli in the heart of Manchester, has announced its shock closure.
The cosy spot on King Street shared the news ‘with big sadness’ over the weekend, writing: “Petit Paris, c’est fini”.
The French deli was loved for its incredible selection of wines, as well as its huge cheese boards and sandwiches you could order.
In summer, it had plenty of seating outside on the beautiful cobbled King Street where you could sit and people-watch with a glass of rose in hand.
Petit Paris wrote in a statement shared on Instagram: “Brexit and current climate for independent businesses didn’t encourage us to continue the adventure.”
The local business is still up for a Manchester Food and Drink Award, where it’s nominated for Food and Drink Retailer of the Year.
Petit Paris’s full statement reads: “Petit Paris c’est fini….
Inside the Petit Paris French deli in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupPetit Paris in Manchester was a prime people-watching spot. Credit: The Manc GroupOysters and wine at Petit Paris. Credit: The Manc Group
“It is with big sadness that we have to announce the closure of our lovely deli in Manchester. It’s been 2 incredible years and we our grateful for all the support our customer showed us and our amazing staff that worked hard everyday!
“Thank you to all local social media that provide us great visibility and put us with the best in town.
“Brexit and current climate for independent businesses didn’t encourage us to continue the adventure.
“If you want to support one more time go on and vote for us at the Manchester food & drink festival for 2024.
“Please keep supporting small independent businesses! Merci.”
Georgina Pellant -
3rd August 2023 
