Digital Marketing Poster -DMCM

Afternoon All,

here is the Digital Deansgate PDF of our DMCM poster

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3pBTjZZ-aL_NmQ1NzcxY2QtOWY2ZS00ZTI5LWE3ZTktMTFkN2FkNWNiOWE4&hl=en

hope you all like it

What a Room!

Room Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, King Street, Manchester. 

 

As you walk up the stairs to the bar and restaurant you have an idea about what a spectacular building it is going to be. Housed in the old Liberal Party headquarters, the architecture is stunning and impressive. As you walk up the stairs and into the bar, you notice the restaurant situated behind it. The restaurant is divided into two by a long partition with tables with side. 

We arrived at 7.30pm and grabbed a few cocktails. We had a few long island iced tea, which were perfect. Along with these I ordered a ‘Room G&T’ which consisted of gin, red grapes, sage, lemon juice, splash of tonic. At first I was very sceptical about this as I am an avid gin and tonic drinker! However it was a refreshing twist on the normal G&T, and would highly recommend this to anyone. At £7.50 each, there are expensive but if you get there during ‘happy hour’ I believe you can get two for one. 

The room menu is based on classic retro dishes produced with a contemporary twist. When ordering the food they asked had we ordered this before due to there ‘own’ take on certain classic dishes. For starter, we had the fishcakes (£6.00), which came with cured salmon, and pickled golden beets. They were simply fantastic and perfect portion size. The kedgeree (£6.50) was also ordered which came with curried smoked haddock, and quail’s egg on top. I was told it was delightful, however the quail’s egg on top might not be to everyone’s taste! For main’s the Duck a l’orange (£17.00) was lovely, and presentation was outstanding. However I would recommend ordering a side to accompany this dish. My companion ordered the fish pie (£15.50), which definitely took the ‘retro dishes produced with a contemporary twist’ to a new level. It came with the components separately, with the Wester Ross Salmon, mash potato being divided into their own sections onto the plate. This may not be to everyone’s taste but we simply loved it. To supplement our meal we had a bottle of the ‘Hazy View Chenin Blanc (£18.00) which was South African, which was definitely witty & well groomed as the menu described. The wine list ranges from £13.75 a bottle to a more priced £120. 

 

Overall I would highly recommend Room to anyone. The stunning food and setting make it perfect for a date or even a large group of friends. Although it may be considered expensive, if you have a High Life Diners card (http://www.hi-life.co.uk) you can get 2 for 1 meal, which makes it much more affordable.

Hope you enjoy and have one for the dmcm team!

For more information on Room Manchester visit their website: http://www.roomrestaurants.com

Pesto – An Italian with a Spanish twist

Pesto on Deansgate, Manchester

Pesto is a small Italian food chain with only three restaurants located in the North West of England, one of which is along Deansgate situated just next to Bridge Street. 

The first thing that I noticed walking into Pesto was how busy it was, we had a table booked for 8.30 and were shown to the crowded bar with no free seats, 30 minutes later we were shown to our seats.  After the fiasco of being shown to our seats we were politely told the process of ordering our food, which was very similar to that of La Tasca, around 3 to 4 dishes per person.  Due to our wait we were offered a complementary portion of breads and vinegars to enjoy while we waited for our food after we had ordered.    Our food arrived promptly and we tucked into a Asparagus con parmigiano (pan fried asparagus with parmesan), Insalata Caesar (Caesar salad), Pizzetta pepperoni, Salsiccia peperonata (a spicy Italian sausage with sautéed peppers and new potatoes), Ali di pollo al formo (Tuscan style chicken wings) and a Fettuccine alla carbonara (Fettuccini tossed on Pesto’s carbonna sauce with pancetta and parmesan).  I have to say that after the food arrived we had forgotten about how busy the restaurant was and the problems with waiting for our table at the over crowded bar, the food was amazing.

To top that there was a buzz within the restaurant as more tables received their food that wasn’t obvious before, but it created a great dining experience and somewhere that I will definitely going back too soon. 

Now as I am sure many of you are waiting for, the price.  This can be a touchy issue, especially for students, but I found it to be very reasonable.  All together the food with wine, for two people dining came to under £50, to me, not a bad price at all.  The only way Pesto let me down was the waiting at the bar for 30 minutes while we had to wait for a table that we had booked before the evening, other than that I could not fault the food or service and as a result I am giving Pesto a very respectable 4 out of 5.

Don't forget to let the dmcm team know your experience at Pesto!

115 Deansgate,
Manchester
M3 2NW

La Tasca – A little bit tapas

Just as the majority of other high streets in the UK there are many food chains, and Deansgate is no exception. 



La Tasca on Deasgate, Manchester



As soon as you walk in to La Tasca you a struck with a friendly atmosphere, walls covered with Spanish memorabilia such as paella dishes and Spanish bulls.  As soon as we walked in and made our way to the bar we were seated immediately by a polite waitress who offered to explain the process of ordering within La Tasca.  Unlike other restaurants you do not order just one dish, instead you are expected to order three to four dishes per person.  At first I found this strange, I had never ordered more than one dish, but as I witnessed other diner’s food being delivered to tables it became apparent.  Each little dish is a taster for a traditional meal.  While we were there my girlfriend and I decided to ordered a paella, chorizo sausage, potatas bravas, Pescado Blanco Frito (a battered white fish with garlic mayo and lemon), Allitas de Pollo (Chicken wings in a BBQ chilli glaze) and Albodigas A la Jardinera (beef & pork meatballs in a tomato sauce).  When the food came to our table it was quick and if I am being completely honest was very average.  I was expecting to be wowed by the food that came out, but instead was left thinking that I could make the majority of these dishes at home and still receive the same taste, if not more to my liking.  That being said it was a novel way to eat a meal and as a result became a much more sociable meal than was expected due to the sharing part.

 As all readers may know, Spain is famous for its Sangria.  La Tasca offer a variety of different Sangira’s from the standard to Sangria made with champagne.  As you may have guessed we opted for the standard Sangria which was served to us in a jug mixed with fruit and ice which gave for a very refreshing drink and was the first Sangria that I have actually enjoyed drinking.

To add to this refreshing drink was the refreshing price for the meal, not taking into account drinks, it was £12 for two using their lunch menu offer which is available Monday – Friday.  With a maximum rating of 5 on offer I would have to give La Tasca on Deansgate a 3 due to the average food, other than that it was a hugely enjoyable experience.  

Let the dmcm guys know your views on La Tasca!

76 Deansgate

ManchesterM3 2FW

Rio Ferdinand’s Taste Sensation Rosso Restaurant….. ….. The Home of Footballers and Celebrities

Residents of Manchester (especially Manchester United fans) are all aware of the Footballer legend Rio Ferdinand’s restaurant, Rosso. The restaurant is housed in a 114 year old; Grade II listed building and certainly is remarkably decorated inside. Rosso was awarded “Manchester Restaurant of the Year”, so it was only natural for me to return to Rosso and bring my two “Rosso Virgins” with me to show them what the hype is all about! 

As soon as we walked into Rosso, the service was remarkable and we were made very welcome. Deciding on what eat was the tricky part, as all the food sounded delicious, so it was decided over a bottle of house white wine (which I have to admit was one of the nicest tasting wines I have had in while)! After contemplating for half hour on what to eat, me and a friend decided on the Tagliatelle Amalfi (pasta ribbons with fried onions, marinated king prawns, garlic, chilli, parsley and basil in tomato sauce), whilst my other friend had Penne Stagioni (Penne pasta with fresh broccoli, asparagus, basil, courgette, onions, tomato and a touch of cream). I can tell you now; we did not regret either of these choices and were quite sad whilst taking our last bite! All portions were reasonably sized to fulfil our taste buds and it went down an absolute treat! Before our main course, we were been a tad curious and saw a table with an immense starter, so asked one of the waiters what it was. Best decision we made! A very thin and light pizza base with half tomato and garlic, the other half cheese (we couldn’t decide so the waiter said he’ll do it half and half….not going to complain)!! I highly recommend both the starter and the main. The restaurant is reasonably priced to coincide with the high quality of food, and being a student, we all spent £20 each, which included the starter, main, wine and a tip! Not bad at all I say! Live entertainments from singers are on from Sunday to Thursday to keep the mood of the night flowing, which kept us relaxed and in spirit.

Rosso is always packed with familiar faces from the Coronation Street cast, to Hollywood stars such as Elle Macpherson, JLS and more recently……wait for it because you may get that sick feeling in your stomach….. the one and only David Beckham visited the restaurant on the 11^th February! Unfortunately he wasn’t there when I went, but I’m sure there is still time!

Next time you visit Manchester, I highly recommend you take a trip to Rosso Restaurant for a high standard meal and see who else might be joining you! I certainly cannot wait for my next visit!

Enjoy, from the dmcm team! 

Rosso Restaurant,

43 Spring Gardens,
Manchester, M2 2BG

Phone: 0161 832 1400

You Have Been Evicted! Please Leave The Big Brother House!

The Big Brother hunks have all been evicted to launch their exclusive nights every first Friday of the month at Sugar Buddha, Deansgate Locks. 

Dale Howard, Stuart Pilkington and Kris Donnelly successful VIP party was proven to be a huge success, as me and a friend staggered home at 5 am, both waking up feeling a tad fragile(a sign of a good night in my eyes)!! The boys brought along a few other memorable ex-housemates JJ and Rex Newmark to join in with the fun and games. The BB hunks did not shy away from their fans and didn’t let their fame be the better of them, which made me enjoy the night even more! Dale’s DJ-ing certainly rocked the dance floor and put everyone in a high spirit to literally party all night long! With the success of their first launch party, a second one was introduced on 4^th February, with an interesting circus theme!

Circus theme you ask? Finding a costume was certainly a challenge on a budget but decided to go as a Lion Tamer and I even had my very own Lion! The party was full of Moulin Rouge and Burlesque girls, where the boys were dressed as Mimes, and then I and a friend walked in! We didn’t stand out too much!! Dale, Stuart and Kris again succeeded with fire breathers outside to coincide with the circus theme and a wild bear was released into the club…..but don’t be frightened, this may seem a bit extreme but it was just Kris Donnelly (I’m no fan of bears but I wouldn’t mind that pouncing on me ;)). This party again finished at 4 am, highlighting yet another exciting yet interesting night!

The boys’ next Dress Kode party will be on Friday March 4th with a classy Masquerade Ball theme! Get yourself down to Sugar Buddha for a night to remember and join the Dress Kode Facebook group for tickets and more information. Trust me when I say it will be one of the best nights of your life! You’ve seen the hunks on TV and now it’s time to see them in the flesh (you won’t regret it ;)!!! 

Let the dmcm team know your views.....if you can remember the night!! ;)

Whats on in Deansgate Manchester? The Christmas German Markets 2010

The Christmas German Markets are back in Manchester!

10am until 8pm everyday!

Why not go and grab a sausage, a strong German beer, a luxury hot chocolate with marshmallows and some unique Christmas presents for your loved ones.

The German market runs just off Deansgate, at St Anns Square and Exchange Square.

You can buy anything from stained glass lanterns to giant puppets! Why not buy something unique this Christmas.

Visit on your lunch break, after work, with your loved ones, surprise your friends that are visiting Manchester and just go for a wander on your own.

Don't forget your gloves and bring some cash, you will want to buy something, even if it is sweets and beer!

Time is running out, the markets close on 21st December. Only 3 weeks until Christmas!

Let us know how you get on!

ENJOY and Merry Christmas from the dmcm team!

Visit Manchester Markets and Manchester City Council for more information.

The Deansgate Pub Review

The Deansgate Pub - 321 Deasgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ, UK

Deansgate Pub Manchester

A Friday Night in The Deansgate…

With a pub that is situated very close to Deansgate Locks and Castlefield, it didn’t look too busy however, they did have a bouncer on the door who looked friendly enough.

My first impressions of the pub were; it was warm, relatively busy and deceptively big however, it didn’t seem suitable to people under the age of 25.

There were only two bar staff on but we didn’t have to wait long to be served. They had a selection of ales and lagers, however this was not extensive, and was to a certain acquired taste. I decided to order a glass of wine and was surprised that they only had a selection of two types, chardonnay or sauvignon blanc. I went for the sauvignon blanc and was hugely disappointed, it wasn’t a nice glass of wine, but I have had worse!

Me and my boyfriend found a lovely cozy seat near a fireplace, as it was very cold outside. It was a lovely setting and was nestled in a cove. They also had a good selection of music in the pub. 

After the first glass of wine, I decided to test the other to see if it was better. It was slightly better but very acidic. I would not recommend the wine in The Deansgate Pub.

The toilets were clean and functional and to the rear of the pub. 

According to their website, they have an outdoor garden area, extensive menus and a function room for hire.

As a 21 year old, it didn’t offer much for my age group and the selection of drinks available was quite limited. It is a nice place for a quick drink on a cold night, however I would not go out of my way to go there.

Let the dmcm guys know if you take a stop off at The Deansgate pub!

Rating:      

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For more information on The Deansgate Pub, visit: http://www.thedeansgate.co.uk/ or contact on: 0161 839 5215

Task one: DMCM updated

Task 1

Strategic direction of Manchester City Council>>>

To market Manchester and the North West region nationally and internationally, making it a world class destination for people to live, work, do business in and for tourism and leisure.

Digital Deansgate Objective>>>

To inform, advise and assist Manchester’s residents and tourists, both nationally and internationally, providing accessible and interactive information, via regular reviews of the Deansgate community.

Service and Offering>>>

To review Deansgate restaurants, pubs, clubs and shops

To provide interactive content

CHOICE??

Advantages>>>

1.            Interactive content engages and educates the reader

2.            The reviews can advise tourists and residents on where to go.

3.            It puts Deansgate on the map

Disadvantages>>>

1.            How reliable are the reviews - will they subjective?

2.            People can post their own comments on the information supplied, this would need to be monitored.

3.            Bad reviews may cause anger of local businesses and reduce popularity of businesses in Deansgate.

Risks>>>

1.            Permission to undertake the project from MCC.

2.            To be banned on Google or social networks, therefore reducing SEO and overall awareness.

3.            Complaints by local businesses for bad reviews.

TARGET AUDIENCE

KEY PHRASES IN RED!

Introduction to Digital Deansgate!

We are currently studying at university doing a Digital Marketing Communications Management (DMCM) module at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School.

We have formed a DMCM company called Digital Deansgate, which aims to establish a platform by which Deansgate is promoted and reviewed.

Our team consists of five members:

v  Social Media Manager:         Elle Williams

v  Social Media Coordinator:     Tim Grimes

v  SEO Manager:                    Jack Finlay

v  Review Coordinator:            Alanna Ashton

v  Media Specialist:                Michelle Lee

Our Mission Statement

“Our core purpose is to inform, advise and assist Manchester’s residents and tourists, providing accessible and interactive information, via regular updates in the Deansgate online community.”

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