We kick off the new year with a bang as we check out the best new foodie hotspots in and around our area.
Cantaloupe | Stockport | Open now
Cantaloupe is Stockport’s newest dining spot, specialising in European small plates and featuring wines from independent European producers. With a focus on Mediterranean dishes and flavours, owners Joshua Reed-Cooper and Mike Thomas aim to celebrate the diverse regional cuisines of the continent. Cantaloupe’s menu changes regularly according to the produce the restaurant receives and what is seasonal. As it’s still new, the ever-changing menu is small and succinct, but definitely not short on quality!
On Instagram @Cantaloupe.dining
Salon Madre | City Centre | Open now
One of Manchester’s most well-loved Mexican restaurants, Madre, has launched a new tequila bar and pool hall right next door. Salon Madre features a tequila-focused menu with a variety of frozen, classic, and flavoured margaritas and palomas.
The bar will serve up the fan-favourite Al Pastor tacos, plus gringas, nachos, and burritos – all the best dishes from Madre. With four pool tables and screenings of Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) and American sports, Salon Madre brings the vibrant energy of a traditional Mexican pool hall to the heart of Manchester.
On Instagram @Salon.madre
Get Baked | Northern Quarter | Early 2025
Opening only its second location in the country, Get Baked will be a very welcomed edition to Manchester. Crossing the Pennines from its original home in Leeds, the viral bakery that’s well-known for its Insta-worthy pies, cakes, puddings, brownies, and cookies will be opening in Stevenson Square. Sweet treat enthusiasts can get their hands on the famous Bertha – a cake which consists of 12 indulgent chocolatey layers – alongside the bakery’s classic pies with flavours such as banoffee, birthday cake, and Biscoff, and much more.
Gail’s | Prestwich | Early 2025
Popular artisan bakery Gail’s newest Manchester home will be in Prestwich, directly opposite the recently opened Rudy’s. What started in the 1990s as a wholesale-only operation, Gail’s has gone from strength to strength in recent years, opening more than 100 bakeries spread up and down the country. It’s famed for freshly baked bread loaves, a whole range of pastries, and delicious coffee and is bound to be a hit among locals in Prestwich.
Chotto Matte | City Centre | Early 2025
Japanese Peruvian restaurant group Chotto Matte is set to open a 20,000 sq. ft restaurant that will be the brands biggest UK site, and the first outside of London. The stylish and contemporary restaurant will feature design elements that aim to immerse diners in a sensory experience that captures the essence of the city prism. Diners can expect fresh sushi, as well as tasty tempura dishes, and a unique dessert menu that includes black sesame ice cream and a matcha crepe cake.