Simon Martin Mana's chef on Manchester’s first Michelin star in 40 years
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The 29-year-old rejects claims his city has been overlooked and says his approach is to keep it simple
Some have called it a curse, some labelled it a snub – however you describe it, Manchester’s 40-year pursuit of a Michelin star finally ended this week. The city’s first entry into the red book since 1977 came via Mana, which opened less than a year ago under its chef-patron, Simon Martin.
Foodies eager to sample what Michelin inspectors describe as “exciting modern dishes with Nordic influences” will have to wait though – the restaurant is fully booked for the first three months of 2020. Mana has just nine tables, each with its own pendant lighting configuration, surrounded by huge glass windows and an open kitchen divided into sections by temperature. Continue reading...
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