With the continuing growth of the Food & Beverage scene in Manchester, we talk to Thom Hetherington, CEO of the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show and Simon Binns, What’s On Editor of the Manchester Evening News about all things food. And beer. And why we need more real pubs in Manchester.

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CottonmouthMCR is brought to you by CityCo, the city centre management company for Manchester and Salford. It’s hosted by Vaughan Allen, Chief Exec of CityCo and is recorded either ‘live’ on location or by our friends at Blueprint Studios, Salford.

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