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02 May 2008

New restaurant opens in University Place on 7 April.

Visitors to the newly-opened University Place building may find it a mouth-watering prospect, thanks to new restaurant Eats, which opened for business on 7 April.

Eats replaces the old Refectory Food Court, which closed on 4 April. Similarly, a new shop in University Place has replaced the now-closed Refectory Shop, while a new café replaces the Concourse Café, which will be closing in August.

General Manager for Catering, Alison Aucott, said: "We annually survey students and staff at the University, and our new food outlets in University Place have been developed in line with our survey findings.

"This means Eats still offers old favourites, such as pasta bakes and jacket potatoes, but we've also added new options - for example, more international dishes, a bespoke stir-fry, where you can choose your ingredients and watch the chef cook your meal in front of you, and pizzas made fresh on-site. Plus there's what we call the 'bowl food' concept, i.e. home-made chunky stews and soups.

"We're also providing a larger choice of menu items and a broader range of prices, so that students on a tight budget, for example, can get a lunchtime meal for under £2.

"It's been a real team effort getting everything ready on time and we're proud that the result has been so successful."

Located opposite the building's entrance, Eats has a clean, crisp look with large images of fresh fruit and vegetables on the walls, promoting a healthy image. Menus are created in conjunction with a team of nutritionists from the Manchester Royal Infirmary.

The café and shop are based on the right of the large entrance hall, with a seating area for diners to eat, drink, read the paper, or tap away on laptops, courtesy of the wireless internet connection.

Recycling bins are available in the restaurant and café areas and both venues operate on a "self-clear" table policy.

Opening Hours

  • Eats: Monday - Friday, 8am - 7pm
  • Café: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
  • Shop: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm