One of Manchester’s most talked-about burger takeaways is staging a huge one-off BBQ in the city centre in homage to Manchester’s dads.
Owners have revealed they will be churning out their drool-inducing LA smashed burgers straight from the barbie to the bun from 12pm on Sunday 18 June 2023 at the Kampus garden neighbourhood in collaboration with Three Little Words.
The brainchild of Chef Ryan McDermott and his partner Megan, That Burger Place has quickly earned legendary status among Uber Eats fans.
Since 2017 the team has been serving their take on West Coast smash burgers – 100% beef patties, super smashed straight onto the grill for a tender yet crispy sensation.
Image: The Burger Place
Image: The Burger Place
They’re joining forces with Manchester Gin indie darlings Three Little Words, which is currently running a canalside cocktail terrace bar at Kampus, the neighbourhood developed by Capital&Centric and HBD.
The collab is set to create an epic outdoor celebration, perfect for families and fathers celebrating, with Three Little Words’ bespoke cocktails and signature spirits, beer and of course the mouthwatering burgers straight from the grill.
There will also be a complimentary sampling of Spirit of Manchester Distillery’s award-winning One Eyed Rebel Rum throughout the day.
It’ll be a poignant day for Ryan, who credits his late dad for his love of great food and the hospitality sector.
He grew up in pubs in Swinton with his landlord parents giving him early experience of keeping punters happy.
Ryan McDermott, from That Burger Place, said: “We know people love our smash burgers, but so much of our trade is deliveries we rarely get to be face-to-face with our customers these days. We wanted to fire up the BBQ for a proper summer party and celebrate just how far we’ve come.
Image: That Burger Place
Image: That Burger Place
“You can relieve Dad of his barbie duties this year and we can take over. Our pop-up with Three Little Words is a real one-time special for us. The vibe at Kampus is just really fun and laid back … the perfect beer garden spot to spend a day with your family.
“Anyone that’s supported us to date will know just how juicy, delicious and unmatched our burgers are – that stems from a deep love for the US burger scene where we visit regularly for inspiration. Right now we’re the only authentic West Coast burger smashers in Manchester and we’re extremely proud of that.”
It’s all part of massive summer at Kampus, with events in June alone including Kampus Fest (Glasto In The Garden) screening sets from Worthy Farm into the neighbourhood; and the three-day Summer Beer Thing returning at the end of the month.
Featured image – The Burger Place
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Star of hit CBBC show Operation Ouch! to host live Q&A and meet and greets in Manchester this summer
Emily Sergeant
Little Mancs can meet the star of one of their favourite TV shows at the Science and Industry Museum this summer.
In case you hadn’t heard, Operation Ouch! is back in Manchester again with a fresh new experience for 2025, and this time around, visitors can journey through an ear canal covered in gooey wax, squeeze past sticky snot, and delve deeper into how our brains interpret the world.
Thousands of families from across Greater Manchester and beyond have already visited the city centre museum make the most of the new exhibition, and get stuck into the wide range of immersive and interactive activities it has on offer.
But for those who haven’t been able to pay a visit yet, this summer couldn’t be a more ideal opportunity to do so.
That’s because Dr Xand Van Tulleken – who is one of the presenters of the BBC showOperation Ouch! – will be at the museum in a couple of weeks time to meet visitors as part of his myth-busting mission to answer some of the public’s deepest questions about our senses.
The Science and Industry Museum has unveiled its ‘summer of senses’ programme / Credit: Science Museum Group
Dr Xand Van Tulleken will be at the Science and Industry Museum for one day only, and will not only join mini medics on their voyage through the senses, but will also be on-hand to answer brain teasers from the audience during a series of live Q&As.
Whether it’s banging on a super-sized eardrum, venturing into a massive eyeball, or even taking a whiff of a ‘smell library’, this world-premiere exhibition dives into the science behind hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell – and Dr Xand will be there every step of the way.
Dr Xand’s visit comes amid a senses-themed summer programme at the city centre museum, where visitors can enjoy everything from silent discos and science shows, to a ‘bogie lab’, brain-boggling challenges, and loads more during six weeks of activities inspired by its latest exhibition.
Book your tickets to visit Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You on Tuesday 12 August, for any of the time slots between 11:30am – 1pm, and 2:45 – 4:15pm for the opportunity to grab a selfie with Dr Xand from inside the exhibition.
Tickets will cost visitors £10 each, with those under three going free, and a range of family discounts available.
Find out more about the exhibition and get tickets here.
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Aspiring artists can get their work displayed on one of the biggest digital screens in Manchester
Danny Jones
Are you a budding artist looking to get your work seen or know some who is? Well, you might want to pay attention because there’s an opportunity to have your creation seen by countless passers-by and on one of the biggest displays in the entire UK over at the Printworks.
If you’ve passed through the much-loved hospitality and leisure complex over the past year or so, you’ll have noticed their roof is now no longer a roof at all, really; the striking ceiling is now a constantly moving image and the largest of its kind in all of Europe.
Meaning that anyone who got their artworks on there would effectively be securing one of the biggest displays and public installations on the continent.
As Printworks themselves put it: “This isn’t just a screen; it’s an artistic stage viewed by millions of visitors every year, with the power to turn a single artwork into a 360-degree sensory experience.”
With that in mind, they’re giving one lucky individual the chance to grab the spotlight and see their creative expression plastered on the 1,000m² wraparound LED canvas.
“Supporting emerging talent and seeing fresh, creative perspectives is always inspiring, and I can’t wait to see what these young artists bring to the table! It was so surreal seeing my artwork on the digital.”
Past installations have included the ‘Spaces Up-Above’ exhibition by world-renowned light artist, Rupert Newman, as well as an International Women’s Day showcase by Heitzman herself, as a fellow Manchester-based creative.
In case you need a better idea of the sheer scale of this screen and why this is such an exciting opportunity for up-and-coming local artists, here’s how they celebrated Oasis returning to Manchester for their Heaton Park reunion gigs this week:
Synchronised with sound and added motion effects, the competition is now open to students who are currently enrolled in college, university or art school.
Better still, you don’t even have to be from or based in the area to take part – this is a nationwide competition hoping to spotlight the best talents in the UK.
All you have to do to enter this exciting competition in Manchester is simply provide Printworks your details and upload your artwork of choice HERE by Sunday, 3 August.
Georgina Pellant -
12th June 2023 
