Quick post for you to close March about a gorgeous cream tea at Taylor’s in Ashburton. A couple of weeks ago some friends and I decided to spend a long weekend in sunny Devon. We had a gorgeous time walking the coast line (smug photo below) and on our last day decided to make a…
Recently, I spent an evening at Harvey Nichols, part of the Mailbox complex. One half of the experience was great – the other was pretty unmemorable. I’m part of a supper club, and once a month we meet up for dinner at a random location. This time it was the restaurant within the Harvey Nichols…
There are few restaurants in Birmingham as beautiful as the two opened by Aktar Islam on Summer Row. With its glowing bar and unique natural aesthetic, Legna especially – to me at least – is stunning. Having initially stepped through the doors back in December, my return visit to this Italian restaurant In February was…
Having recently been awarded three AA Rosettes, there’s no doubt The Wilderness is now getting national attention as well as local these days. I hadn’t made it back to the restaurant since Alex and co upped sticks and moved to the Jewellery Quarter, but this changed a few weeks ago when my husband and I…
I’ve been a bit quieter over the last two weeks, so this is more of a fortnight in food and drink. In this roundup you’ll find cafes, Thai street food and wine tastings. Don’t say I never give you food *scoff* for thought (..anyone? No? Ah man..) Migas Tapas & Wine Bar, Sutton Coldfield I’ve…
Food fans rejoice! The first Independent Birmingham Festival for 2019 has been announced. Taking place at The Bond in Digbeth, the weekend event will run from 18-19 May, and includes food, drink and live music. These events are ideal if you’re a lover of street food, with a (soon to be revealed) lineup of local…
I’ve got a little weekend giveaway for you guys. Over on my Instagram I have 2 free bowls of Pho to give to 1 lucky winner. All you have to do is TAG a friend to share with and both FOLLOW me to enter. You can enter multiple times to boost your chances, just make…
Elegant, vibrant food in an unpretentious and relaxed setting – what a joy Harborne Kitchen is. I’ve started this post numerous times now, and still don’t really feeling like I’m doing this place justice. Suffice to say, a few weeks ago I possibly had the best lunch I’ve ever had; a meal packed with colour,…
The line up for Birmingham Wine Weekend 2019 has been revealed. Including 23 bars, restaurants, hotels and pubs, the festival falls over three days. A £10 wristband gives you access to selected wines at just £4 from March 22nd – 24th. As well as this, new to 2019 is the addition of snack offers and…
I had this vision that I was going to look absolutely banging in my bikini by the time my March getaway with friends came around. I’d frolic by the pool of our all inclusive somewhere in the Canary Islands, looking toned and fabulous, probably attached to a vodka drip and a bag of jambon Ruffles….
Way back at the start of January (which seems about 9503 years ago) I popped a post up about some of the local independent restaurant deals that could be found in Brum during the most financially naff month of the year. One of those deals was at Opus, Cornwall Street. The last time I visited this place…
You may remember my visit to The Butcher’s Social last month. I had such a lovely time (you can read about it here) that I made a pact to return sooner rather than later. That happened to end up being on one of the confusing few days dividing Christmas and New Year. You know the…
I keep thinking I’m having a really boring, quiet month considering I was out more than the cat in January, but actually I’ve been having a jolly lovely time. With it being a bit warmer (I sound like my mum) I’ve been taking my laptop out to work remotely a fair bit, as well as…
Last spring I had a jolly lovely time at Cheese Fest over in Digbeth, and it’s back again for 2019. Hosted at The Bond, the one day celebration of all things cheese takes place 12-6pm on Saturday 6th April. You’ll find plenty of street food vendors offering cheesy specials, plus stalls inside the main hall…