I've lived in a few areas of Birmingham since I moved here way back 2006. Initially I lorded it up in a nice flat right next to Brindleyplace but, when my post-uni 'champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget' ways caught up with me, I moved a few miles up the road where the houses were … Continue reading Italian dining at @ The Horseshoe Bar and Restaurant
Author: Laura Casewell
Healthy lunch @ Coffee Tales
I've loved the Jewellery Quarter since my days in marketing when I first left university and moved to this wonderful city. There's quite a vibrant food and drink scene now compared to when I worked in The Big Peg many moons ago, and I've recently decided to make more effort to venture over this side … Continue reading Healthy lunch @ Coffee Tales
Brewhouse & Kitchen opens new beer garden
Brewhouse & Kitchen has opened a refurbished beer garden, and is celebrating by launching a new pizza menu. The Hop House Garden looks set to be a fun and colourful place to spend sunny afternoons, with lots of family-friendly additions as well as a fresh pizza galore. The Sutton Coldfield pub, opened in 2015, has … Continue reading Brewhouse & Kitchen opens new beer garden
The Canal House opening party
Last week saw the official launch of The Canal House on Bridge Street, and to celebrate a party was held to mark the occasion. Over recent months the former James Brindley pub has been transformed in to The Canal House; a sizeable city centre bar and restaurant overlooking Gas Street Basin. New World Trading Company … Continue reading The Canal House opening party
American comfort food @ The Smoke Haus
It's no secret I love comfort food. From loaded burgers and footlong hotdogs to gooey mac n cheese; I'm all about the stodge. My waistline doesn't thank me for this love affair, of course, but my stomach is usually quite grateful, and frankly I listen to that more than my skinny jeans anyway. For that … Continue reading American comfort food @ The Smoke Haus
Cocktails and pampering @ Malmaison
As you know I get married in just two months, so I've been busy booking my pre-wedding beautification. Being the lazy tomboy I am, I require some serious sprucing prior to getting hitched, so I've got a whole 4 hours of exfoliation, massages, manicures and pedicures (and a fizzy lunch, obviously) planned at Hotel du … Continue reading Cocktails and pampering @ Malmaison
All you can eat pizza @ Rub Smokehouse
My wedding diet has gone completely to pot in the last few weeks, it has to be said. With a busy month of foodie events coming to a close I thought I was back on track last week, but then I ended up at Rub Smokehouse - at an all you can eat pizza event. … Continue reading All you can eat pizza @ Rub Smokehouse
Summer menu tasting @ Cosy Club
July saw the launch of a summer menu at Cosy Club so I went along to sample some of the new dishes available alongside a few cocktails. For those unfamiliar with this bar come restaurant, it's an eclectic mix of plush furnishing, peculiar paintings, and over the top decor. It manages to feel like a vintage boutique-esq … Continue reading Summer menu tasting @ Cosy Club
Steak and cocktails @ Mr White’s English Chophouse
Having meticulously planned a weekend of surprises for my future husband - including a visit from 6 of his good friends from back home - I was feeling kind of smug with myself recently. I was pretty convinced in advance I'd arranged a fairly perfect weekend for Ian, but it managed to get even better … Continue reading Steak and cocktails @ Mr White’s English Chophouse
Cocktail month @ 1565 in Park Regis
Throughout August, 1565 (the bar located in the Park Regis hotel) is running a glorious cocktail promotion. From classics to more daring choices, a different cocktail special is being offered every day for just a fiver. Every day this month a specific cocktail is available for the bargain price of £5 - instead of £8.50 … Continue reading Cocktail month @ 1565 in Park Regis
