(ad-client) A much-loved pop-up coffee shop, Pause, is set to get a permanent home this month as the owners unveil plans for a new residence in Kings Heath. Opening in Kings Court (High Street) on Wednesday 25th May, the bricks and mortar coffee shop is ‘a dream come true’ for owners Farah Chaudry and Rory McGhie…
Brace yourselves – Bonehead is back open for sit down dining. It wasn’t just good ol’ Jesus HC being resurrected over the Easter bank holiday, let me tell you. This weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to the soft relaunch for everyone’s (bar a few plonkers) favourite fried chicken gaff, having been takeaway-only…
Rejoice, burger lovers of Brum! It’s been a long time coming but the brilliant Hanbao is now open in Birmingham. If you’ve enjoyed a visit to the original Worcester venue before you know what to expect – a right good burg and some wild and wonderful cocktails. The venue itself is fun (pretty funky, industrial,…
Fans of the unhelpful nonsense – your time has come! If you’ve ever wanted to get drunk with me, now’s your chance… As requested, I’m putting together some semi-regular meet ups and the first one is ready to go. Falling at the same time as BYB turns 5, the idea of these is for you…
If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know (as well as a lot of unhelpful nonsense) I’ve posted about the Brindleyplace street food pop up a fair few times now. Taking place every Wednesday and Thursday, it makes a welcome return to the main square for spring and summer, hosting popular traders from across the…
Bit of a different post for you today, featuring an app that will feed you for less and help prevent food waste in Birmingham. I discovered Too Good To Go about 3 years ago and, while I’ve mentioned it in passing over the years, I wanted to talk about it properly now the pandemic isn’t…
Ok lads, buckle up – have I got a treat for you today.. Out of morbid curiosity (and because a few of you weirdos have actually asked) I went on a thrilling adventure to Primark this week to see what the new ‘Tasty by Greggs’ cafe is all about. Yes, really. On my way there…
(ad – own client) Exciting news vino fans – the brilliant Birmingham Wine Weekend is back this year and it’s bigger and better than ever. Taking place over an entire week this time, the event will run from 4th to 10th April and includes the most participating venues (across more of the city) since its launch in 2018….
(ad – pr meal) Last week I tried Happy Lamb Hot Pot in Arcadian and had a really, really wonderful time. Like, the most I’ve enjoyed a meal out in a while, actually. At the heart of the meal is your choice of broths, alongside meats, seafood, noodles, veggies and more to cook in the…
(ad – client/own event) Craft lager specialist, Freedom Brewery, is making steps to grow the brand across the West Midlands, having hosted its first event in Birmingham on Monday (7th Feb) at The Stable. The two-hour event featured a beer tasting master class with Head Brewer, Joe McCarrick, alongside food courtesy of the popular city centre bar, and entertainment from…
Let’s say hello to Brum’s newest independent restaurant: Chapter. The bar and kitchen is right in the heart of Edgbaston Village, offering brunch lunch and dinner. From the lovely team behind (the sadly closed) Opus, you’ll find a pretty neighbourhood spot offering meals in the restaurant or snacks with drinks in the plush bar. If…
(ad-sponsored post) Pub in the Park is back for 2022, taking over St. Nicholas Park in Warwick 10-12th June. The ultimate food and music festival is returning to Warwick again this year with legendary chefs, outstanding restaurants, delicious food and drink and of course great music! Expect to see some of the hottest new talent…
Just in time for all those Christmas parties (before Boris and his merry band of baboons trash it for us all anyway), the brilliant Albert Schloss has finally hit Brum. Like most people, I’ve been really looking forward to this venue (there’s another in Manchester) opening in Brum. Officially launching 6th December, it’s part of…
(Ad – press trip) My first visit to Docket No.33 had been a long time coming. About 2 years, actually. I met Stuart and Fran before the world turned upside down. When none of us knew what Zoom was and no one was under house arrest and playing Monopoly for kicks on a Saturday night….