*Complementary meal Despite it seemingly raining for most of mid August, summer was still in full flow when I recently revisited The Canal House. Since attending the launch party two years ago (and partly due to moving into the city centre) this pub has become a regular haunt for me and my husband. We often…
Burger Fest is returning to The Bond this autumn, with a one-day showcase of both Midlands and national burger names. Taking place on 12th October from 12:00pm – 6:00pm you can expect to see the likes of Flying Cows, Nanny Bills, The Meat Shack, Libertine Burger, Patty Freak, Baked in Brick, Homeboys, Low N Slow, Original…
It was inevitable really. Being such a fangirl of fromage it was really only a matter of time before I discovered that a cheese subscription service was actually a thing. Yup – last week I gave a stranger on the internet my address in order to have a fridge full of cheese. I can’t work…
The more avid readers of this online diary of shame blog will know that I love a supper club. So much so that I’m an active member of two. Supper clubs are brilliant. Aside from eating all the things and drinking enough wine to pickle a small horse, you regularly get to spend an evening…
*Quick read incoming* I’ve talked about the best boozy happy hours in Birmingham before, but there’s another you need to know about – if you’re a fan of shellfish. The oyster happy hour runs 3pm – 6pm from Tuesday to Friday at The Oyster Club and represents ridiculous value for money. During happy hour you…
* Complementary meal Despite the weather being anything but summery at the start of August I was excited to try the latest seasonal lunch menu at Maribel. Even though I needed an umbrella to get there. Truth be told this was my first visit to the Brindleyplace restaurant. I’d heard somewhat mixed reviews when it…
Earlier this week I attended the Laghi’s Deli x Sacred Spirits dinner, that at just £40 a ticket was decent value for a cheeky night out. Today’s post includes the highlights from this five course meal with cocktail pairings, to show you why it’s worth keeping an eye out for upcoming collaborations. Teaming up with…
If you like fried chicken I have THE competition for you this week. I’m kicking off August by teaming up with legends at Bonehead over on Instagram to bring you a seriously brilliant giveaway. By entering, you lucky lot have the chance to get your hands on a meal for 2 at Bonehead. Winners can…
Anyone remember when I used to write frequent ‘week of’ posts? Yeah – I forgot about that too. Here’s the last one from 1629 years ago if you need a reminder. As we approach the end of July and swap the wheat wanker for our new kipper-waiving overlord, I thought a cheerful post may be…
Let’s be honest: we’ve all been waiting for a proper, actually decent pizza place slap bang in the centre of Birmingham. There are ok places and a few very nice places. There’s also some absolute turds. But there’s something really exciting happening on Bennetts Hill right now I want to shout about. <Rudy’s Pizza enters…
This weekend saw the highly anticipated return of Independent Birmingham’s Festival at Aston Hall. It also saw my husband and I eat like gout isn’t a real possibility in the near future. The setting – a beautiful seventeenth century Jacobean mansion – looked just as gorgeous as last year, playing host to nearly 30 food…
If you like hot sauce I’ve got a competition to set your bits on fire this week. In honour of her Independent Birmingham Award nomination, I’ve teamed up with Pip’s Hot Sauce on Instagram to bring you a seriously spicy giveaway. The girl boss behind this legendary hot sauce brand is Pip – a lovely…
Recently I took my mum for afternoon tea in a building that a friend once referred to as “the one that looks a bit like a blue penis made from Lego.” I know – lovely isn’t it? Hello and welcome to my award-winning food blog, where I take the most important woman in my life…
The working day is over. It’s someone’s birthday. Your gender neutral hamster is pregnant. Whatever your reason for seeking out an after work happy hour in Brum, there’s plenty of options for you. Like fancy cocktails? I got you. Prefer drinking wine like Keith Floyd? You got it. Want it to include a pizza covered…