Higher Ground

Higher Ground - Review - Chinatown - Manchester - The Infatuation

"At Higher Ground, on the outskirts of Chinatown, house music thumps, juicy natural wine flows, and understated, seasonal plates emerge from an open kitchen. The modern British menu is understated but original, perfectly matching the low, humming buzz that makes diners feel like they're in the heart of Manchester's happening restaurant action. Go heavy on the vegetables for the most impressive dishes—think roasted golden beetroot on a silky smoked cod’s roe—which come from Cinderwood, the restaurant’s regenerative farm. Emphasis on sourcing is key across the menu, which arrives with a map to show where ingredients are from, but dishes are no less delicious for it. A signature green pea fritter is generously smothered in shavings of sapid Mary Quicke’s cheddar, and desserts embrace English traditions, like a comforting malted barley pudding with earthy, luscious stout caramel. photo credit: Tajda Ferko photo credit: Tajda Ferko photo credit: Tajda Ferko photo credit: Tajda Ferko photo credit: Tajda Ferko Pause Unmute" - Joel Hart