Below you'll find all the news of what happened in Manchester restaurants in November 2017.

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The perfect Christmas gift for cooks in your household, Zouk have released the dates of their new cookery classes for 2018. The classes, which usually sell out fast, are designed for novices and more experienced cooks. Learn how to use a fusion of traditional and contemporary cooking techniques at the multi-award winning Indian restaurant.

Classes for 2018 include Vegetarian, Seafood, Punjabi, Tikka and BBQ Masterclasses, British Indian Favourites, Days of the Raj and Zouk Signature Dishes. [more info]

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This winter, you can enjoy your favourite Don Giovanni dishes at Per Tutti as they have taken over the Castlefield kitchen with a special festive pop-up that will be running through to the end of January.

As well as the classic a la carte favourites from their Oxford Street restaurant, you can also enjoy 15" wood-fired Neapolitan sourdough pizzas (with a beer for £10), Head Chef's Weekly Specials, a two course lunch for £12, or a three course Christmas party feast for just £29.95. [more info]

You can now enjoy unlimited Prosecco at Chez Mal with their gigantic Sunday lunch, for just £35. Enjoy unrestricted visits to the Chef’s Table for hors d'oeurves, followed by a signature soup, and then a choice of brunch dishes, mains or Sunday roasts [more info]

The brand new Kashmir 1887 at Old Trafford are offering 30% Off food and drinks until the end of February 2018, or enjoy a curry with rice or naan and a pint for only £12.95 until the end of March, including match days. [more info]

Manchester House, the elegant and contemporary fine dining destination in the heart of Spinningfields, has launched a new afternoon tea menu, just in time for the festive season.

Developed by new Head Chef, Nathaniel Tofan, it will be served in The Lounge on the 12th floor, and can be paired with a range of loose leaf teas, Champagne or a matching cocktail flight, which consists of bespoke creations such as Elderflower Fizz, Cherry Sour, Raspberries & Cream and Salted Caramel. [more info]

You can now enjoy unlimited Prosecco at Chez Mal with their gigantic Sunday lunch, for just £35. Enjoy unrestricted visits to the Chef’s Table for hors d'oeurves, followed by a signature soup, and then a choice of brunch dishes, mains or Sunday roasts [more info]

Celebrity owners of Menagerie, Seema Malhotra and Stacey Forsey, have joined forces with New Bailey and premium vodka brand Cîroc, to open their festive bar – Cîroc Around the Christmas Tree.

• Boxing Day Brunch at Menagerie

Didsbury Gin and Gusto Didsbury paired up to present an evening of gin tasters, gin cocktails and deli boards on Monday 27th November 2017.

King Street Townhouse has transformed its listed cellar space, with its unique vaulted brick ceiling, into ‘The Cellars’; a beautiful brand new and exclusive wine cellar, private dining space and luxurious screening room.

In December, the intimate wine cellar will host three Cheese and Wine Tasting events, during which you will be served a glass of Montaudon Champagne, followed by five different cheeses, together with a selection of chutneys, figs, celery, grapes, crackers and freshly baked breads, alongside paired wines. [more info]

All Star Lanes are offering Restaurants Of Manchester readers a free bottle of Prosecco when you book your Christmas meal with them before November 30th, and dine before the 30th December 2017.

As well as the free bottle of bubbly, for £32, you can enjoy a game of bowling, half a bottle of wine and a 2 or 3 course Christmas feast, which includes a turkey, cranberry & chestnut patty Christmas Dinner Burger. Don't miss their 90s style New Year's Eve party too. [more info]

Following the appointment of his long term prodigy, Nathaniel Tofan, as Head Chef at Manchester House, Living Ventures have announced that celebrity chef Aiden Byrne will be leaving the business in January 2018. He has been confirmed as Head Chef at the soon to be named rooftop restaurant at No.1 Spinningfields, operated by London's D&D Restaurants.

Jeremy Roberts, CEO of Living Ventures, commented, “We’re sorry to see Aiden leaving us and I want to take this opportunity to thank him publicly for his enormous contribution in establishing Manchester House on the culinary landscape of the city. We wish him every success for the future. Living Ventures have a history of developing young talented people within the company and we’re excited to see Nat achieve his potential."

Wood have teamed up with the lovely gents at Alderman’s Didsbury Gin for a special festive cinematic banquet featuring the beloved Christmas film Elf on the 12th December 2017.

With a glass of fizz in hand, the night will start with cinema style canapés and flavoured Didsbury Gin & Tonics to accompany the first part of the film in the restaurant’s private screening room. In the intermission guests will be served a dish from the kitchen of Simon Wood - MasterChef Champion 2015 - along with more Didsbury Gin G&Ts. After the movie, coffee and petit fours complete the evening. [more info]