Let’s be honest, Birmingham isn’t really synonymous with authentic Italian food. Having said that, I recently enjoyed a cosy supper at Pasta Di Piazza that warmed my cynical heart. I’ve had a fairly mixed experience with Italian food in central Birmingham, it must be said. While I’m a big fan of Laghi’s Deli, I’ve had […]
I last ate the food from Digbeth Market Kitchen one incredibly balmy evening in August, while attending a whiskey tasting evening. Chef Mike, the hairy chap heading up the kitchen hidden away in the depths of The Anchor, has been a busy boy since then. The bar menu has been extended and recipes tweaked, but […]
When I found out Opus was hosting a 5 course cheese and wine dinner I booked a ticket. I didn’t care that it was to cost me £75 nor that it would give me weird cheese dreams, I just wanted a seat at the table. I love cheese; anyone who knows me will testify that […]
Last week was a busy one. As well as celebrating 7 years since I stuck my claws into Ian, I had plenty on the work and social calendars too. From a super swish cheese and wine dinner to an anniversary noodle fix, here’s six of the highlights from my eating escapades around the city centre […]
Last weekend I spent a glorious 24 hours at Hatherley Manor Hotel and Spa in the Gloucestershire countryside. My lovely mum, Deborah – who enjoys a spa break and glass of plonk almost as much as me – kindly booked the overnight break for us as a belated birthday present. Having just moved house I […]
Today’s post is a quick look at Tuck in Tuesdays at The Stable, where for £10 you get a pizza, salad and a drink. I’ve talked about this John Bright Street staple before, having enjoyed Sunday pints and both the pizzas and the pies. The venue is large with the kitchen and bar sitting side […]
I loved Colmore Food Festival last year. That may partly be down to being champagne drunk at lunchtime, but mainly it’s because this annual food festival brings something unique to Birmingham. The food fest returned to its home at Victoria Square for the 8th time on Friday, bringing the sunshine and good times with it […]
If you’ve not been to Kilder in Digbeth yet you’re seriously missing out. Like, seriously. From the brains behind Original Patty Men, Kilder is a beer, cider and natural wine bar serving up some knock out food and booze under a railway arch. With a snack menu including doorstop cheese toasties, pork pies and plates […]
My first visit to Jailbird came after a stressful day at work thanks to Love Island (don’t ask) and a near death experience with a motorbike (again, don’t ask), so by the time I arrived at the restaurant I was ready for a drink or five. In the space once occupied by the now defunct […]
It’s that time again, when we all rediscover our patriotism for a few weeks and start singing Three Lions with more enthusiasm than Russia’s department of poisoning. Yes, the World Cup 2018 is upon us, with the first England match kicking off tomorrow. I don’t claim to be any kind of a football expert, but […]
There are some experiences that stay with you for a lifetime. Getting married in Las Vegas was certainly pretty epic, but I can now add a weekend of fun and food in Rome to this list. Rome has been on my ‘travelling to-do list’ for a very long time. For various reasons it’s taken me […]
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (with no access to social media) for the last month you’ll be aware The Ivy Birmingham has now opened on Temple Row. Truth be told, there was so much showboating when The Ivy Birmingham opened its doors last month I was sort of put off going for a […]
The Husband and I recently visited Don Diego in Edgbaston for the first time, for a double date with fellow food lover George and her fiancé, Dave. I had actually been meaning to try the food at Don Diego for a while, having seen some lovely looking dishes flying around on social media. I can […]
Everyone has their favourite Digbeth hangout. I’ve always been a total fangirl for Digbeth Dining Club myself, but I’ve found a new favourite in the shape of The Ruin. Found on Floodgate Street, The Ruin manages to combine an old school boozer with your mad aunt’s back room circa 1974. It’s loud, intentionally a bit […]
