A restaurant in Manchester is selling limited-edition fondue burgers drenched in Guinness gravy this month, and it’s all in the name of St Patrick’s Day.
Honest Burgers on Bridge Street has created the special Guinness-soaked burgers in collaboration with the Irish dry stout makers to mark the feast of St Patrick’s, which falls on 17 March.
Comprised of Honest’s classic hand-shaped beef patty, it’s sandwiched between brioche then topped with candied bacon, molten fondue, a Guinness beef and bacon gravy, crispy onions, rocket and pickles. Naughty.
What’s more, to create the special Guinness gravy they are using 52 pints of the black stuff in every batch – so you know it’s going to have some heft.
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Available at the burger restaurant all month, it’s served with Honest’s signature rosemary and sea salt fries and – for this month only – you can also enjoy a pint of draught Guinness on the side to wash it down with.
This brand new special features molten fondue (made by us, from scratch) and homemade Guinness beef & bacon gravy: both laced with pints and pints of Dublin's number 1 export.
For the very first time the popular Irish stout will be poured in Honest Burgers, dispensed from a Guinness Microdraught – a nifty bit of equipment launched by the brewery during the pandemic to help punters enjoy their own ‘properly poured’ pint at home.
Priced at £14 in the restaurant or £15 for at-home delivery, the limited edition burger is available from now until 28 March.
Speaking on the collaboration John Burns, head of Guinness GB, said: “It’s a pleasure to be collaborating with Honest Burgers once more following the collaboration to create the limited edition at Home kits last year.”
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“We’re pleased that customers can enjoy delicious food with Guinness whilst supporting the hospitality industry in reopened venues, with a brilliant opportunity for customers to try our Guinness Microdraught too.
“Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or relishing with the rugby on, it’s set to be an exciting month.”
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Manchester United legend Denis Law has died aged 84
Emily Sergeant
Manchester United legend Denis Law has sadly died aged 84, it has been announced.
The Aberdeen-born footballer was a prolific striker throughout his career, scoring 237 goals in 404 appearances for Manchester United – the club he signed for a then-British record transfer fee back 1962, before departing in 1973 – and also playing for Manchester City too for two separate spells during the 1960-61 and 1973-74 seasons.
Law was an integral part of United’s triumphant record-setting 1968 European Cup winning campaign, was the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d’Or award, in 1964, and also the only man to have two statues dedicated to him at Old Trafford.
But, he previously announced in August 2021 that he had sadly been diagnosed with dementia.
The whole of Manchester, including everyone at City, is mourning with you. Rest in peace, Denis. Our thoughts are with Denis’ family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/YuwjMXKgxn
A formal statement confirming Law’s passing by his family was announced by Manchester United this evening: “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace.
“We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.
“The ultimate goal-scorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.”
Advice issued as ‘quademic’ of winter bugs continues to take hold in Greater Manchester
Daisy Jackson
People in Greater Manchester are being urged to get any vaccinations they are due done, as a ‘quademic’ of winter bugs runs rife.
Cases of flu, Covid, norovirus and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are continuing to take hold across the country, and here in Greater Manchester.
The city is seeing more flu cases and hospital admissions than usual for this time of year.
So now health chiefs are urgently reminding eligible people to get their flu jabs and other vaccinations, to protect themselves and others.
Mancs are also being reminded to follow key public health advice, such as frequent hand washing and staying at home when you’re ill.
The flu vaccination drive runs until the end of March and people who are eligible for it can get it from their GP, pharmacy or one of the city’s walk-in clinics, where no appointment is needed.
Dr Cordelle Ofori, Manchester’s Director of Public Health, said: “Our advice is very similar to recommendations made during the Covid pandemic.
“It’s really important to keep washing hands well and regularly; cough or sneeze into tissues or your arm; wipe down key communal surfaces like handles on doors; and where possible, stay at home if you are ill to avoid passing on any infections.
“And, in addition to this we would urge anyone who is also feeling financial or food pressures to ring our free cost of living advice line on 0800 023 2692 or text on 07860 022876.”
Councillor Thomas Robinson, Executive Member for Healthy Manchester and Social Care, at Manchester City Council, said: “Manchester people are well-known for how they look after one another – and passing the flu message on could save lives, as well as unnecessary illness at a time when people face many pressures.
“We want to make it as easy as possible for people to have their vaccination, so please do go to our walk-in clinics if you are 18 and over and eligible for the vaccine. No appointment is needed: it’s quick, easy and done by teams who want to help you.”
Georgina Pellant -
1st March 2022 
