This month sees the announcement of a new head chef on the north-west restaurant scene, as Ben Mounsey takes the culinary helm at one of Manchester’s leading restaurants and cocktail bars; Grafene. I have been following Ben’s culinary journey these past few years and look forward to his menu at Grafene. Fast on the heels of the move comes the…
Grafene, the relaxed fine dining establishment at 55 King Street made its mark on the Manchester eating out scene with its launch last summer – and has now unveiled a new head chef Stephen Moore. Stephen makes the move across King Street from the nearby Gotham Hotel, with experience including working for 3 AA-rosette restaurants at Church Green in Lymm…
Modern British food has never been more popular. Traditional fayre that has been contemporised and served with a twist is a trend I’m seeing in restaurants across the country. There has been a lot of noise about Grafene and its modern menu, with curious critics travelling the breadth of the UK to see what the fuss was about. This latest…
Manchester’s food scene continues to flourish with the addition of another top drawer restaurant to it ranks – Grafene. Inspired by modern Manchester, hospitality entrepreneurs Paul and Kathryn Roden have made a £1m investment into the 55 King Street site formerly the home of Brasserie Blanc. This powerhouse couple certainly know a thing or two about the restaurant trade. They are owners of…