Ever since I tried my first sip of Punk IPA, more years ago than I care to remember, I’ve been a craft beer convert. Getting smacked in the face with the citrus flavour of new world hops and a few …
Steak and Seafood at Jailbird Birmingham
The mere mention of steak is usually enough to get my attention. Add seafood into the mix and you’ve got me hook, line and sinker. A good surf and turf is a thing of beauty. The sort of meal you …
Edinburgh Gin Afternoon Tea at Harvey Nichols Birmingham
Last Saturday was World Gin Day, but if you didn’t make the most of it, don’t worry, as Harvey Nichols Birmingham & Edinburgh Gin are keeping the celebration going until the end of July with their Edinburgh Gin Afternoon Tea. …
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Blogger or Blagger
There are some pretty outspoken people in the food blogging scene who apparently oppose accepting free meals in return for reviews, and publicly berate other bloggers who do this. Some of those same people take freebies, and just don’t declare …
Summer Cocktails at Toms Kitchen
Nestled in the Mailbox, away from the main drag of bars and restaurants outside, Tom’s Kitchen isn’t necessarily the first place you might think of for an evening of summer cocktails, but their new summer cocktail menu makes it worth …
Don Diego Edgbaston
When you live in the UK, it’s easy to think that Spanish food is all tapas and paella. While both of these are undeniably Spanish, Don Diego Restaurante Edgbaston are showing Birmingham a different side to Spanish food. Where tapas …
A Chef’s Life 1987 – 2018 at Merchants Restaurant Nottingham
Hotel restaurants don’t usually have the best reputation. They’re often mediocre places serving mediocre food. They serve a purpose, fill a hole, but they’re not the kind of place you’d choose for a special occasion. Unless of course, you happen …
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Win a pair of tickets to BBC Good Food Show NEC Summer
***** EDIT – THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. Check back soon for more competitions***** The BBC Good Food Show is one of the biggest dates on the foodie calendar, where the country’s top chefs, producers and food entrepreneurs descend …
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Three Church Road
If the thought of an evening out at a retirement village doesn’t really appeal to you, you’ve clearly not made it to Three Church Road in Edgbaston yet. Yes, Three Church Road is a restaurant that lives, rather interestingly, within the …
Is Fiesta Del Asado Still the Best Steak in Brum?
Since I first dined at Fiesta Del Asado shortly after it opened, I’ve maintained that theirs is the best steak in Birmingham. With their exceptional service, knowledgeable staff, beautifully cooked Argentine asado style food and wine, and laid back vibe, …
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