Northwest Food News – November 2015

Ease in gently with a celebration of the Northwest’s independent coffee scene at Cup North – a two-day party that brings together professionals, roasters, baristas and fans of all things bean. Expect a bevy of speakers, workshops, tastings and more, plus plenty of food to curb those caffeine shakes. Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, 7-8 Nov, from £10 (tickets via Eventbrite), cupnorth.co.uk

Coffee’s the order of the day over in Liverpool too, with the launch of new cafe and bakery Furrow. As well as its own special brews, there's artisan bread from local champions Baltic Bakehouse sitting perfectly alongside a nifty little breakfast and lunch menu. Allerton Road, Liverpool, furrowcafe.co.uk

Fresh off an MFDF15 win for Best Street Food, Latin American eatery Yakumama is hosting another highly anticipated supper club this month. It’ll be transforming its spot in Spinningfields' The Kitchens into a cosy little den for a four-course banquet of its flavoursome bites and South American beers. The menu is TBC, and will be announced a week before the event, but c’mon, you know it’ll be good. The Kitchens, Manchester, 18 Nov, 7pm, £27.50 (tickets via Eventbrite), @yakumamamcr

Eliminate food waste while listening to The Smiths? Sounds like a party to us. The team behind campaign group Disco Soup are inviting people along to (where else?) Salford Lads' Club to peel and chop their way through Halloween’s leftover pumpkins and magic them into a hearty, wintertime soup. Drop in whenever you like, and don't forget to bring a mug. 7 Nov, 12-4pm, free, @realjunkfoodmcr

For those staving off obesity until the festive season, there's always The Art of the Pizza Box – the latest installation at pizzeria-cum-gallery PLY. New York-based creatives Scott Wiener and Steph Mantis will showcase 80 pizza boxes from an impressive 1000+ collection, each sourced from across the globe and featuring its own unique artwork. Head along for drinks and a chance to create the pizza box of your dreams. PLY, Manchester, until 20 Dec, free, @PLYMcr

Though scheduled for a mid-October launch party, Manchester newcomer The Pilcrow Pub had to delay festivities due to a neighbourhood fire. Not to be deterred, the team behind this truly unique project – built from scratch using a mix of traditional craft and modern design – aims to welcome people back on site for beer, pizza and general revelry at some point soon. Keep an eye on @ThePilcrowPub for updates.