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Fat Hippo, Bennetts Hill

Posted on June 18, 2022June 30, 2022 by Laura

*This meal was paid in part with credit* I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Bennetts Hill. Over the years there’s been some great places turn to shit and some shit places become brilliant things. My first date with my now husband (don’t ahhhh, we got hammered) was at Sun on the Hill;…

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Review: Haidilao, Bullring

Posted on May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by Laura

At the weekend I gave Haidilao a whirl. You’ve probably seen a few posts on here before about my Chinese hotpot fun and games over in China Town, but this one can be found at Bullring in the old Jamie’s Italian space. AD. Please note this post includes dishes paid for using a gifted voucher….

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Plant-based restaurant and bar Jungle Bird opens

Posted on May 22, 2022May 22, 2022 by Laura

Sound the new opening klaxon! Jungle Bird has arrived. Found right by the Alex Theatre (ideal for pre show drinks and nibbles) this bar and kitchen is serving up cocktails and tasty vegan bites in a bright, tiki-style space inspired by the tropics. Food wise you’ll find plant-based small plates and snacks (3 for £18…

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Brazilian street food cafe Viela arrives in Jewellery Quarter

Posted on May 20, 2022May 23, 2022 by Laura

Have you found the JQ’s newest hidden gem yet? Say hello to Viela. Found near the end of Vittoria Street (blink and you’ll miss it) closest to the main square, this new cafe is a gorgeous little spot for a light lunch or coffee and smoothies. Linked to the Brazilian Cultural Centre, the small shop…

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Pause makes Kings Heath its new home with first permanent coffee shop

Posted on May 16, 2022May 23, 2022 by Laura

(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…

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Bonehead reopens for in-house dining after hiatus

Posted on April 18, 2022April 19, 2022 by Laura

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…

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Hanbao arrives in Digbeth

Posted on April 12, 2022April 13, 2022 by Laura

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,…

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Review: Tasty by Greggs, Primark

Posted on February 21, 2022March 2, 2022 by Laura

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…

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Review: Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Arcadian

Posted on February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 by Laura

(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…

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Chapter opens in Edgbaston Village

Posted on February 1, 2022March 2, 2022 by Laura

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…

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Albert Schloss comes to Birmingham

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 by Laura

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…

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Review: Docket No.33, Shropshire

Posted on November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 by Laura

(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….

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Vagabond opens on Colmore Row

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 by Laura

We’ve got a new wine bar in town – and it’s a beauty! Say hello to Vagabond. Taking over the former Chilango space on Colmore Row, Vagabond is a gorgeous addition to the business district. Their first non-London location; it’s a stylish space with a mix of tables and chairs or high benches and stools,…

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The Cod’s Scallops has opened in Harborne – and it’s great

Posted on October 17, 2021October 21, 2021 by Laura

Please give a very warm welcome to The Cod’s Scallops on Harborne High Street, that is easily now (as far as I’m concerned) one of the best chip shops in/around central Birmingham. Absolutely beautiful grub from a gorgeous venue; you’ll find all your traditional chippy favourites (done way better than you’re probably used to in…

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Scenes at @thewolfbirmingham last night as we plan Scenes at @thewolfbirmingham last night as we planned a stag do. 

The pub offers 50% off food every Tuesday - great for a cheap bite to eat with mates. This cheese and meat board cost me just £6 👌🏼

I’ve got a proper post going live about this in the next week 👀
Picky tea season is upon us! Here’s one of the p Picky tea season is upon us! Here’s one of the plates of joy we’ve been enjoying in the sunshine after work this week. When I posted this one on Twitter people told me this looked a bit ‘posh’ (a word rarely associated with this bog troll, let’s be honest) so I’m intrigued to know what everyone else has on theirs. Go!
All hail the legend that is @saibuddhabelly… and All hail the legend that is @saibuddhabelly… and my husband for buying me Thai fried chicken. He’s nice. I might keep him.
Happy Sunday and Father’s Day! May your days be Happy Sunday and Father’s Day! May your days be filled with gravy, fluffy dogs and cocktails in impossibly tall glasses. What fun and games do you have planned today?
NEWS. After a year (I know, I know) I’ve finally NEWS. After a year (I know, I know) I’ve finally set up a separate page for my freelance work. 

If you’d like to keep up with my escapades with clients (including news, events etc) please drop @bitecomms a follow. 

You can still expect lots of food and drink, but less hangovers and videos of dogs dancing to Mariah Carey. 

Also, if you’d like to be on my media and blogger lists for press releases and events just drop me a follow and a DM. 

Stick around BYB for tasty reviews, what’s on in Brum and, of course, lots of unhelpful nonsense ✌🏼
Hello world. If, like me, you need a little pick m Hello world. If, like me, you need a little pick me up this morning here’s a @bakedinbrick pizza looking sexy. I’ve got a really busy day ahead (working on some cool bits and bobs) but just to say if you need a sign today that everything is going to be fine - here it is. Enjoy the cheese pull, have a lush Tuesday 🖤
As hangover cures go, @boneheadbham won’t let yo As hangover cures go, @boneheadbham won’t let you down. My go to order is strips (I ask for a mix of original and hothead) with both mega hot sauce and garlic mayo, plus a side of loaded waffle fries with slaw and pickles. It won’t make you thin but it will make you a bit less miserable about feeling like a hungover goblin. What’s your go to order here?
I don’t know if any of you are like me in this, I don’t know if any of you are like me in this, but I occasionally get properly obsessed with certain foods or restaurants and then all I want to do is eat the same thing 100 times. This has basically happened with Happy Lamb Hot Pot that I visited (again) last month. The best thing about this for me is that I end up loving things I wouldn’t normally care about, like the beancurd roll (top left of first pic) and enoki mushroom combo dipped in the spicy chicken broth that for some reason is more addictive than crack to me 😆 If you’ve not tried a hot pot yet they’re great fun - you have to work for your dinner but it’s enjoyable once you get cracking. I find it oddly relaxing actually. Anywayyy, to link back to my original point (and for the sake of conversation) please do let me know what food obsessions you’re working with✌🏼
Popped out for some fresh air earlier this week an Popped out for some fresh air earlier this week and found the brilliant @leaveittoesmie had a pop up at @brindleyplace today. Got this jerk chicken bowl with rice and peas, fried plantain and some other tasty extras for about 9 quid. Lovely lunch on the go (seriously generous portions too) as part of the @streetfood.brindleyplace project that’s ongoing every Wednesday and Thursday throughout spring/summer 🙌🏼
How do you feel about sweet and savoury burgers? How do you feel about sweet and savoury burgers? 

Two of my pals gobbled these Biscoff bacon burgers from @stripclub_streetfood on Saturday at @seasonalmarkets cheese festival and gave them a big thumbs up. 

Whatever the toppings, @astonhallbmt is a lush spot to eat massive burgers, innit 🙌🏼
I’ve found a new lunch deal worth checking out. I’ve found a new lunch deal worth checking out. If you’re over in Harborne during the week you can get your hands on a bargain takeaway lunch for less than a fiver at @thecodsscallops. Pick what small item you want with your chips (battered sausage, fish cake, cheese and onion patties etc) add a sauce (I went for gravy but you can have peas or curry instead) and grab a soft drink from the fridge. A lighter portion so you don’t fall asleep straight after eating and perfect for on the go - nice one 💪🏼
Do you know about the lunch deal at @the_oysterclu Do you know about the lunch deal at @the_oysterclub yet, because you really need to. 

For £24 you can enjoy two courses (start with these mussels in a smoked caviar sauce and thank me later) in one of the most gorgeous restaurants in Brum. 

Sit at the bar, enjoy a glass of fizz, feel smug that you’re getting a blinding deal in the heart of the city at one of our best independents. 

Available Tue-Fri 12-6pm. 

(Save this post so you can come back to it later✌🏼)
⭐️ GIVEAWAY ⭐️ WIN A MEAL FOR 2 AT ALL GR ⭐️ GIVEAWAY ⭐️

WIN A MEAL FOR 2 AT ALL GREEK

CLOSED. WINNER IS @maz_p91 

With the weather turning more Mediterranean (occasionally…) I’ve joined forces with All Greek to bring you a great giveaway.

PRIZE: 
The winner will bag a meal for 2 at this popular Greek street food venue. Whether you prefer meaty souvlaki or gyros, classic dips and pitta, or a tasty platter; you’ll get £40 to spend on whatever food (there’s veggie options too) and drinks you and your +1 want. Sound good? Send it to your mates and get them involved too! 

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3️⃣ TAG a pal you’d share the prize with. 
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(▪️Optional: sharing the post allows more people you know to enter and more opportunity for someone you know to win)

T&C: 
Giveaway closes 9pm Wed 25th May. The prize is supplied directly by the venue and can be used anytime at their Stephenson Street branch. 1 winner will be chosen at random and notified from this account only. Winner will be tagged on the post after a story announcement. Multiple entries are allowed but use separate comments for each. You must be following both accounts - if you’re picked but don’t follow both you’ll be disqualified and a new winner chosen at random. Not run, endorsed or affiliated with Instagram/Facebook. Image copyright to venue tagged.

Get tagging, following and sharing. Good luck!

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The sun is shining, life is good and I’ve just f The sun is shining, life is good and I’ve just figured out I can get the fried chicken rice bowl from @brummifood delivered to my house. What a time to be alive.
Always happy to kick the week off with carbs so le Always happy to kick the week off with carbs so let’s talk about the ‘posh’ hot sandwiches from @1000tradesjq, shall we? 

Good lord, they are well fit. We tried two - this one is the State Side with slow cooked beef, fried gherkins, cheese and pickles, amongst some other gorgeous things. The filling was (unsurprisingly) delicious but that bread. Urgh that bread. So good. Focaccia levels unlocked, right there. 

That’s quite a lot of babble about a sarni but it was banging and I want you all to know about it. Swipe left for a porny close up that could even make a Tory MP blush. 

Have a lush week 🫶🏼
Last night I had one of my favourites meals of 202 Last night I had one of my favourites meals of 2022 so far thanks to @chapterbham in Edgbaston. We love it here. 

The spring a la carte menu offers up some truly lovely dishes, most notably this Cornish lamb, and the scallops with samphire. The most colourful plates of food, served by lovely people in a relaxed surrounding: perfect. 

Also, I’ve always banged on about how good the Bloody Mary is here but there’s a new contender in the margarita - hello gorgeous. 

So lucky to have this within a short walk from my flat. There’s also a great brunch menu and a new terrace has just opened on the front so you can enjoy drinks in the sunshine this summer.

Keen to hear what those of you who have been to Chapter think, let me know below. Have a gorgeous Sunday ❤️
Have you got your paws on @rourkespies yet? They’re so good - handmade, loads of variety and really generously packed little pies. They pop up at various artisan markets but they also have a bricks and mortar venue over in Kings Heath. If you like pies with interesting fillings, this is the trader for you. Have a happy bank holiday 👯‍♀️
My social battery is on 2% and I have nothing left My social battery is on 2% and I have nothing left to give. After a successful (but far too busy week) I’m elated to spend today on my sofa watching crap films and eating tasty things. And naps… so many naps. Have fun if you’re out enjoying the bank holiday Sunday vibes. Here’s a photo of the French dip from @beefontheblock because this is a food page and I like bread. Peace out ✌🏼
Ad. The Lost Hours is coming to Brum! After work d Ad. The Lost Hours is coming to Brum! After work drinks are back with a bang as @thelostandfoundbirmingham is launching “The Lost Hours” to regenerate the joy of post-work drinks. From 4th May the Bennetts Hill cocktail bar is offering a selection of drink offers for you to enjoy between 3pm – 8pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll be able to bag £5 spritzes, pints of Moretti for £4, and selected cocktails on a 2 for £12 deal. There’s a launch party next week for it and you can get your face printed on a cocktail if you fancy - here’s my foamy face, whadaya think? 

#happyhour #thelosthours #thelostandfound #cocktails
PIZZA / A @laghisdeli pizza is a thing of beauty. PIZZA / A @laghisdeli pizza is a thing of beauty. The fact that I can now scoff these on my balcony while soaking up the spring sunshine is an added bonus. This beauty went down particularly well with chilli oil to dip the crusts in, and a glass of chilled wine. Happy days. You can get delivery of pizzas like this and charcuterie boards (ideal for al fresco dining when it’s warm) through Deliveroo now, btw. In the words of Ginnie Lemon… fancy a sliiiiice? Have a great weekend 🖤
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