One of Manchester’s hottest new restaurants is launching a live music programme this weekend.
Pan-Asian restaurant and bar Namii Kitchen & Cocktails, which opened on New York Street late last year, will be welcoming live singers and musicians each weekend.
The luxurious newcomer will then have resident DJs on the decks until late.
Guests will be able to watch the performances while working through Namii’s extensive list of Vietnamese-inspired cocktails.
Drinks at the new restaurant include the The Horse of Iron, which combines Roku gin, ginkgo kernel and wasabi syrup – drawing on an ancient legend that tells of a horse belonging to Saint Giong that spit fire from its mouth to defeat invaders, then flew away into the sky.
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Live music at Namii Kitchen & Cocktails in Manchester. Credit: Namii
Live music at Namii Kitchen & Cocktails in Manchester. Credit: Namii
Its cocktails regularly feature alcohols like sake, Japanese whiskey, and Haku vodka, often infused with flavours of pineapple, mango, and even buttered popcorn.
Other hand-crafted ingredients include orange flower water, kaffir lime cordial, and pandan jelly for a real taste of South-East Asia.
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On top of that, there’s a wide variety of wines, sakes, beers and spirits, including a range of Baijiu, a spirit from China that’s actually the most popular spirit in the world.
It’s all served alongside a menu of traditional favourites such as Vietnam’s national dish, Pho, Shaking beef and summer rolls.
Namii Kitchen & Cocktails in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Namii Kitchen & Cocktails in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Namii’s new music offering is set to launch this Friday 28 January, treating guests to live performances between 6pm and 9pm before the DJ takes over.
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On Saturday 29, the resident DJs will be joined by live musicians like saxophonists and electric violinists.
The following week on Saturday 5 February, Namii Kitchen & Cocktails will also be adding a brunch offering to its weekends, with live music, singers and DJs performing on Saturdays and Sunday – bookings are now live.
Its main food menu will be served right through until 10pm, with drinks-only bookings available from 9pm until late.
There are bespoke packages available for larger bookings too.
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Book your table and find out more about their weekly entertainment at namii.co.uk.
Featured image: Namii
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An unmissable Whitney Houston tribute event is returning to Greater Manchester
Thomas Melia
A much-adored and cherished Whitney Houston tribute show is returning to Greater Manchester later this year for not one but two different shows, each channelling the charisma and energy of the pop legend.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the phenomenal theatre production, ‘Queen of the Night’, the show is visiting a multitude of stages and venues all across the UK.
0161 had to receive at least one date on this tour, partly due to being the music capital of the North and also due to the fact that this is a city many fans of the 80s diva will forever hold close to their hearts.
Houston played her final ever concert performance of her career here in this very city back in 2010, taking up residence in AO Arena for two nights of world-renowned ballads and mesmerising live vocals.
This tribute show is set to include some of the diva’s biggest and much-loved hits like ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘How Will I Know’ and ‘The Greatest Love of All’, the audience is sure to be singing along.
Adenike Adewale is taking on the role of the American R’n’B Pop singer and is no stranger to the stage or TV, featuring on The Voice in 2021 where she sang a Whitney classic, making it to the semi-finals.
Fast forward to 1 June and the tour returns to Greater Manchester and legendary city centre space, Bridgewater Hall: an incredible room more than fit for renditions of the powerhouse vocalist.
A pair of stunning venues, two stunning shows and one incomparable voice.
It’s not only our lovely region the Queen of the Night experience will be visiting; our friends over at The Hoot have plenty of nearby opportunities to sing along too, with Yorkshire dates in Hull, Halifax, Harrogate and Bradford to name a few.
I’m definitely saving all my love for when this show visits us later this year in March, and after I buy out the front row for all my friends I’ll certainly relate to the smash 1993 single ‘I Have Nothing’.
Tickets are on sale already now – you can grab yours HERE.
Charlotte Dawson will be handing out compliments and big prizes in Manchester to brighten Blue Monday
Daisy Jackson
TV star Charlotte Dawson will be cheering up Blue Monday in Manchester, dishing out compliments to strangers and awarding some big prizes too.
The actress, who is the daughter of the legendary late Les Dawson, will be bringing her signature sunny energy to Printworks on Monday 20 January.
Otherwise known as Blue Monday, it’s believed that the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year – so she’s here to nip that in the bud.
Between 1pm and 3pm on the huge gaming screen inside Printworks – part of its £21m transformation that included adding a huge digital ceiling – Charlotte Dawson will be spreading joy and laughter.
She’ll be live streaming straight to passers-by, spreading smiles and dishing out compliments.
Charlotte will also be treating visitors to some amazing prizes from Printworks’ collection of bars, restaurants and leisure venues.
These prizes will include free brunch for four at Walkabout, gaming sessions at Bierkeller, or family cinema tickets with Ice Blasts at VUE. Other prizes include Nando’s vouchers, a drink and activity for two at the new Trax Social, and much more.
And the top prize will be a luxury overnight stay for two at Hotel Indigo, just across the road in the very heart of Manchester.
Charlotte Dawson will take part in Blue Monday at Printworks, Manchester
There’ll even be free coffee vouchers for Todd St Cafe on offer to brighten your Blue Monday.
Kristian Brennan, Marketing Manager at Printworks, said: “We couldn’t be more excited to have Charlotte at Printworks this Blue Monday.
“As a true Mancunian icon, her vibrant personality is exactly what we need to brighten up the most depressing day of the year and we know she’ll bring plenty of laughs and smiles to everyone who stops by.
“What makes this event truly unique is the opportunity for the public to chat with Charlotte under Europe’s largest digital ceiling, which will showcase new mood-boosting content.
“It’s an innovative and exciting way for people to connect, and we can’t wait to see families and friends come together to create joyful memories in this truly unique setting!”
The Manc -
26th January 2022 
