What’s the vibe?
Bright orange walls, neon sign, open kitchen… This is New York influenced high-end casual dining with a hyper-sustainable focus and the friendliest service in the city.
What are the prices like?
You could easily spend over £200 on a meal for two with wine, especially as the BTG options are irresistible. But there’s also a set sharing menu for £55 per person in the evening or £35 at lunch.
What should I order?
Ideally, sit at the counter overlooking the open kitchen and watch the laid back team in action. The set menus are a no-brainer but we like to pick and choose. Start with oysters, of course, and don’t miss the Pitchfork cheddar tart which evolves with the seasons, sometimes featuring brown crab, other times courgette and edible flowers.
Go hard on the veg, it comes from the restaurant team’s own Cinderwood Market Garden and is the freshest and most interesting around. There’s a whole animal focus and we recommend trying the ‘interesting bits’. Think offal ragu, pig head rillettes or beef short rib. Desserts are light and fruity and the cheese course is always a shout.
What’s worth visiting nearby?
The restaurant is on the edge of Chinatown so if you have room for more food, check out one of the many great basement canteen restaurants like Noodle Alley or Pho Cue. You’re also just a five minute walk from both Manchester Art Gallery and the historic Portico Library.
