A curry house in Manchester is going all out to celebrate the Class of 2023 with free glasses of prosecco, special desserts, and an all-out Indian feast.
Tucked just behind Oxford Road close to the Manchester Metropolitan University campus, Zouk Tea Bar & Grill is getting ready to welcome new graduates for a celebration as caps and gowns flood the city this month.
The popular eatery – known for its delicious curries, whole stuffed lamb legs, freshly baked naans, cocktails, and epic sharing roast platters with spicy gravy – will be pulling out all the stops for new graduates and their families this July.
Kicking things off from the first of the month, Zouk will be handing out complimentary glasses of prosecco to diners sampling its special Graduation set menu.
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Starting things off with a glass of fizz to toast your success, the restaurant has also created a special chocolate Graduation cap dessert comprised of a creamy chocolate fondant adorned with rich dark chocolate, decorated with a rainbow belt sweet and a Smartie button.
Elsewhere, those celebrating can dig into special Graduation sharing platters loaded with Chicken Tikka, Lamb Chops, Tandoori King Prawns, Seekh Kebab, Mango Salad and Katchumber Salad. Served as part of a set menu priced at £28 per person, for this diners can also enjoy a complimentary welcome drink alongside bhajis, popadoms and pickles.
For those really wanting to push the boat out, there is also a £40 lobster Graduation sharing platter piled high with fruits of the sea. Zouk’s Lobster Thermador takes center stage here, surrounded by Spicy Salmon Pakoras, Dynamite Shrimp, Crispy Calamari, Mango Salad and Katchumber Salad.
Accompanied by Basmati Rice, Pilau Rice and assorted fresh naans made in Zouk’s open kitchen, both options offer a stylish way for graduates to toast a new chapter.
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Speaking on the special Graduation offer the restaurant has put together this month, owner Tayub Amjad said: “We love graduation time at Zouk! All that hard work, all those evenings of study, the missed nights out and the blood, sweat and tears have finally paid off.
“I remember myself that feeling when the results are in, and you are finally free to venture out and celebrate with family and friends. We love being a part of that celebration.”
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.
Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade
Daisy Jackson
An iconic ready-to-drink favourite has launched back into the UK – oh yes, Breezer is back.
First launched in the 1990s, Breezers – then pitched as an ‘alcopop’ – were a staple on dancefloors and at barbecues right across the UK.
And now Bacardi has decided to bring these delicious, fruity, easy-drinking bottles back to British shores.
There are three new flavours to try as Breezers return to your fridges – Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime, and Crisp Watermelon.
And Breezer launched back into Manchester last night with a suitably memorable party, turning a spot in the Northern Quarter into a corner shop.
The ‘local Cornerbop’ was stacked with your usual essentials, plus shelf after shelf of these colourful glass ready-to-drink bottles.
Inside the Breezer ‘Cornerbop’ corner shop in ManchesterBreezer is back, in three new flavours
The Breezer relaunch party saw Tarsza and Rennie Peters spinning nostalgic anthems with a modern twist at a pop-up party in a corner shop.
Steve Young, business unit director for Bacardi in the UK & Ireland, said: “We know there is a lot of love for Breezer in the UK, and we are confident a new generation of consumers will fall in love with the new Breezer.
“RTDs are booming, however, the Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages category could do with a bit more excitement. By bringing back Breezer we’re definitely putting the fruity taste into FAB.”
The iconic ready-to-drink classic is back – and better than ever.
The Manc -
3rd July 2023 
