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The Laureate
These sit alongside Asian-inspired twists on
modern classics, such as Australian grass-fed
ribeye steak and Korean BBQ shell on prawns;
menu favourites since the restaurant opened
in September.
The 120-cover restaurant, set on the ground
floor of the new Crowne Plaza Manchester
– Oxford Road also boasts an open kitchen,
with brick oven and a dedicated pizza chef.
The dough is made daily and topped with San
Marzano tomatoes and Fior Di Latte cheese,
ensuring the artisan flatbread pizzas are fast
becoming established as some of the finest in
Manchester.
Nathaniel, who has run successful kitchens
for 21 years, including four years spent as
a chef in Copenhagen, said: “Tapping into
the growing interest amongst restaurant-
goers for inspired flavour combinations,
we designed our new fusion menu as a
celebration of the diversity which is very much
a part of the city’s DNA.
“Winter is the perfect time to introduce
bolder flavours to any menu, and the positive
feedback so far suggests there is an appetite
for diners to combine our distinctive take on
familiar dishes with the theatre of an open
kitchen experience.”
With its curved leather banquettes, floor-to-
ceiling windows and rich colour palette, The
Laureate is one of the latest attractions to
open in The Lume - a 19-storey dual-branded
hotel development along the bustling Oxford
Road corridor, and just a short walk from the
city centre.
In addition to attracting residents and office
workers in and around Corridor Manchester,
the restaurant provides a welcome addition
for guests staying in the two hotels situated
within the same development, as well as
conference delegates and business visitors
taking advantage of the building’s dedicated
conference floor.
General Manager of The Lume, Andrew
Fletcher, added: “Given the global nature of
our hotel visitors, we’re delighted that our
international-inspired menu and relaxing
restaurant environment will help guests from
around the world feel at home.”
Breakfast and dinner are served à la carte
daily, from 6.30am to 10am on weekdays,
7am to 11am on weekends and 5pm to 10pm
Monday to Sunday. A lunch buffet is available
daily, offering three courses for just £20,
whilst the accompanying bar - The Graduate –
also offers a classic all-day dining menu.
website: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/manchester/manor/hoteldetail/dining