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I'm Laura, a 30-something Brummie foodie with a big appetite. A lover of all things edible, Bite Your Brum includes reviews of Birmingham restaurants, cafes, diners, pop-ups, bars, and everything in between. Want to work with me, let me know your suggestions, or send me cheese? Email me.

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ROAST / Last weekend we celebrated our wedding ann ROAST / Last weekend we celebrated our wedding anniversary, and as a little treat I booked us in at @hf_townhouse for a bit of R&R. Handy for us, it’s also right next door to @_thehighfield where you can get a really smashing Sunday lunch - just look at these beauties. Ian went for the beef while I had the lamb, plus a side order of cauliflower cheese because it’s essential regardless of what meat you have, as far as I’m concerned anyway. A lot of food and bonus points for the extra gravy, Yorkshire’s and roast spuds you can have with no questions asked. In fact, it’s actively encouraged. Would recommend a stay (flip through the pics to see the deluxe room I booked - the bath situation made my life tbh) and a visit to the pub next door for hearty grub and lovely service. I’d also recommend having a husband like mine but alas he’s not currently available for hire. Have a gorgeous Sunday 🖤
⚡️Win an all you can eat dumpling party plus b ⚡️Win an all you can eat dumpling party plus beers for 2 on Halloween⚡️ To celebrate Halloween I’ve joined forces with the brilliant Blow Water to bring you a great all you can eat giveaway. PRIZE:  Winner will receive 2 x tickets to the all you can eat dumpling party at The Juke in Kings Health on Sunday 31st October. The party kicks off at 6:30 - you’ll get 90 mins to scoff delicious Chinese dumplings, plus a beer each AND access to the bar’s Halloween party all night. ENTER: 1️⃣ FOLLOW @biteyourbrum and @blowwater.co 2️⃣ LIKE this post  3️⃣ TAG a pal you’d go with. More people tagged = more chances to win. (Optional: sharing the post allows more people you know to enter and more opportunity for you or someone you know to win) T&C:  Giveaway closes 9pm Thursday 28th October. One winner will be chosen at random and notified from this account only. 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. Prize is provided directly by Blow Water and cannot be swapped. No cash value. Vegan/veggie options available. Not run, endorsed or affiliated with Instagram/Facebook.  ⚡️Winner will only be contacted from this account ⚡️
DIM SUM / Had a lovely few hours at @thebluepiano. DIM SUM / Had a lovely few hours at @thebluepiano.brum in Edgbaston at the weekend - most notably because their small plates to nibble on are banging. Elite bar snack vibes. Here you’ve got the veggie spring rolls and prawn dumplings - will be back soon to have a proper dinner in the restaurant. They offer South-East Asian food inspired by Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia and Malaysia, if you fancy trying the place. There’s a bar if you just want some drinks, too, plus a decent sized covered garden. Flip through the pics to see why it’s called Blue Piano 💙
(Ad) BURGERS / Tried out an at-home @waagyuburger (Ad) BURGERS / Tried out an at-home @waagyuburger burger kit from @chefdeanbanks - a proper good DIY set. I got the signature burger box which can either feed 4 or 2 hungry beasts. My effort might not be as picturesque as a chef’s but I’m pretty pleased with it. You get all the bits and pieces to make a bostin bacon cheese burger plus super simple to follow instructions. Whatever level your cooking skill is you’ll be able to make fit burgers. Each kit contains: ⚡️4x Wagyu Burgers ⚡️4x Barnetts Bakery Sesame Brioche Bun ⚡️4x Mature Cheddar Slices ⚡️4x Streaky Bacon Rashers ⚡️Baby Gem Lettuce  ⚡️Crispy Onions  ⚡️Waagyu Burger Mayo They also sell sides, puds and cocktails if you want to treat yourself. You can get a whopping £10 off an order with my code ‘BITE10’ if you fancy trying a kit 👋🏼 Delivery is available nationwide. *PR sample
(Ad) PIE / Because Sundays are all about gravy now (Ad) PIE / Because Sundays are all about gravy now, innit. I’m finally willing to accept it’s now autumn, and in my house that means it’s now pie and mash season. I was recently sent a few pies to try from @madorourkes_piefactory and there’s lots to like. Pictured here you’ve got the steak and Stilton but you’ll also find classics like chicken and mushroom or lamb and mint. They arrive chilled (but also freeze well) and are packed with filling. Nice crisp to the shortcrust, too. Fancy some of this? The gang have given me a discount code for you to use if you’d like to try their pies and save 10% - use BYB10 at the checkout 👍🏼 (Sprouts model’s own) *PR sample
HADDOCK / A very warm welcome to @thecodsscallops HADDOCK / A very warm welcome to @thecodsscallops 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 used to here) plus fresh seafood. You can sit in or grab takeaway - like this - and still have a glorious experience. I went for battered haddock (you can also order all fish baked in garlic and lemon or BBQ spice) with chips and added beef gravy. Crispy, bubbly batter, a lovely chunky piece of fish, and chips that make your mouth truly love life. It’s all fried in veg oil and all orders are cooked fresh, so no cold/soggy disappointments to be seen. Open 7 days a week, I visited midweek at lunchtime and only waited for 5 minutes from ordering. Harborne now has some really special spots for food and this is up there with them - couldn’t fault it, will be back soon. More info and pics up on the blog now for you, link in bio. * EDIT: sorry 3 squares are blacked out - no idea what that’s about and I can’t edit. If you want to see the restaurant interior please go to the blog post instead *
⚡️WIN £50 DELIVEROO CREDIT⚡️ * GIVEAWAY ⚡️WIN £50 DELIVEROO CREDIT⚡️ * GIVEAWAY CLOSED * To celebrate their latest mega deal (30% off selected orders over £10) I’ve joined up with Deliveroo to bring you a great giveaway. PRIZE:  Winner will receive £50 Deliveroo credit to use on an array of brilliant Brum independents. Venues currently offering the deal include the likes of BOPs, Rudys, Tiger Bites Pig, Tierra Tacos, The Cod’s Scallops, Damascena, Sabai Sabai, Chung Ying, Karaage and loads more. So you’ve got lots of choice when ordering your discounted grub.  ENTER: 1️⃣ FOLLOW @biteyourbrum and @deliveroo  2️⃣ LIKE this post  3️⃣ TAG a pal you’d share the loot with. More tags = more chances to win (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 Mon 18th October. The credit works anywhere in the UK too so feel free to enter from anywhere. One winner will be chosen at random and notified from this account. Winner will be tagged on the post after 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. Prize is provided on email directly by Deliveroo. Not run, endorsed or affiliated with Instagram/Facebook. Image copyright to venues tagged. ⚡️Winner will only be contacted from this account ⚡️
COB / I bloody love a cheese and onion cob - it’ COB / I bloody love a cheese and onion cob - it’s one of life’s simplest pleasures. Sure, it gives you indigestion (god bless you raw onion) but there’s something so satisfying about unwrapping the cling film (makes it a bit sweaty; important factor in the overall enjoyment) and taking a big bite out of one of these bad boys. This beauty was from @whiteswandigbeth that’s recently reopened after renovation - swish through the photos for a glimpse of what it looks like. Proper old school boozer, is this. It’s just down the road from @theanchordigbeth too, so you can slip from one to the other for lovely cask ales and a bit of living Brum history. Always in the market for an old man boozer btw, so pop any suggestions below if you can think of any I might have missed but need to try. (PS please don’t bother to tell me it’s a bap/roll etc - you’re wrong and I don’t care 🙃)
EGGS / Good morning and happy Saturday. Do you hav EGGS / Good morning and happy Saturday. Do you have brunch plans today? Looking for some inspiration? How about the porky hash from @jujuscafebham! Absolutely brilliant when you’re hungover; it’s rich and salty and has all the textures to make you feel ace again. I have mine with a Bloody Mary and a slice of buttered toast because carbs are my friend. Have a fabulous weekend, gang - I’ve got a boring quiet one planned and I couldn’t be happier about it after a manic week✌🏼
BEEF / Nice bit of Throwback Thursday pornography BEEF / Nice bit of Throwback Thursday pornography coming at you in the form of a doubled up Hell Shack from @themeatshackburgers. No further comment needed - just look at thatttt.
CHIPPY / Fillet of Soul has now opened on Bennetts CHIPPY / Fillet of Soul has now opened on Bennetts Hill after the launch was previously postponed due to a potato shortage we can properly blame Brexit, Boris or some other awful thing beginning with B for. Part of the Bitters & Twisted group, @filletofsoulbham promises the ‘perfect’ fish and chips. A bold claim in a city that’s notoriously a bit crap at them… so what’s the verdict? Ding dong - new blog post is up, link is in my bio if you fancy a read 👋🏼 Been already? Tell me all about it below.
(Ad) COCKTAILS / Visited @mamarouxsbirmingham in D (Ad) COCKTAILS / Visited @mamarouxsbirmingham in Digbeth a few weeks back to taste test the latest cocktail menu. Swipe through for the menu (on the last tile) but pictured here you’ve got: 💜Tequila Hoe’se 💜Rum Runner 💜Old Fashioned On Crack 💜Piña Rouxlada 💜Monkey Business 💜Not So Tiny Appletini 💜Nectar of the Gods 💜Salty Bitch 💜Zombie Shaun Absolutely sure the hun-tastic Tequila Hoe’se (that’s basically a boozy milkshake and looks like your nan’s trifle circa 1987) will be a best seller, but the Not So Tiny Appletini was my favourite. Special shout out to the Zombie Shaun that includes Old J Tiki Fire rum (75.5%, Jesus take the wheel etc) of which you’re only allowed one per person per visit, so make of that what you will. Mama’s has been going through some changes since DDC moved on but it’s remained a lively, colourful venue with a fun cocktail offering to match. You can now get 2 cocktails for £10 every Wed, Thur, Fri and Sun 5-7pm and there’s something for everyone. Cheers cocktails🍹
BURRATA / You know what makes a day better? Burrat BURRATA / You know what makes a day better? Burrata. A whole one. With some right nice tiger toms and lots of EV olive oil. And ignoring all your emails. Highly recommend, 10/10, works for me 👍🏼
CHIMI / Burger fans: got my hands on a @pattydabbl CHIMI / Burger fans: got my hands on a @pattydabblers when they had a week long pop up at Sommar and they were right nice burgz. If you find their next pop up order The Gaucho because it banggggs. If you’re a fan of chimichurri you need to try this. Lush.
NEW / Have you visited The Exchange at Centenary S NEW / Have you visited The Exchange at Centenary Square yet? It’s a really beautiful space (part of @unibirmingham) for co working, meetings, catch ups or just reading your book. As well as hot drinks and smoothies they offer a lovely and affordable lunch menu, including treats like this ham hock and cheddar quiche with salads that at £5.95 is a total bargain of a lunch. You’ll also find salads, sandwiches, soups and cream teas. The team that work at the cafe are absolutely lovely and it’s rapidly become one of my favourite places to do some work. I put up a reel previously if you’d like to see the interiors, but you’ll find it opposite the @the_library_of_birmingham if you’d like to pop in yourself.
NOODZ / Last week I gave @tokyoizakayabirmingham a NOODZ / Last week I gave @tokyoizakayabirmingham a go for the first time. Pretty, relaxed restaurant with a large Japanese menu. Opened recently as part of the John Bright Street area. Ranges from sushi platters and bento boxes to katsu curries, yakisoba and donburi. Really friendly service, loads of choice, accessible and an easy option for a pre-theatre munch 👍🏼
SUSTAINABLE / How gorgeous is @theborrowshop up in SUSTAINABLE / How gorgeous is @theborrowshop up in JQ? Such a great idea - rather than buying household items you rarely use you can just lend them for a few quid a day. Great if, like me, you’ve just moved house or need to do some one-off jobs. It’s all about the eco friendly vibes here. There’s sustainable homeware to buy, a little ‘take a book/leave a book’ library, gifts and artwork PLUS you can get lovely coffee and sweet treats (like these vegan cookies from @bostinbakery) to take away or enjoy at the little bar inside. Loving your work, Sophie. You can find this right by Otto Pizza, just take the side road off to the right 👍🏼 Love stuff like this - if you lot know of more like it please let me know. There’s a reel up with more info too.
SPREAD / Hands up who loves a sharing platter? Thi SPREAD / Hands up who loves a sharing platter? This beauty is crafted by the talented and lovely folk at @arch13bar - I enjoyed this during the freak heatwave recently with my mum. It was a joy to take her to one of my favourite venues and see her love it as much as I do. This is the 7 piece mixed board (I asked for 4 cheeses and 3 meats) with added olives and marinated veggies and it more than comfortably fed us both. We paired it with a delicious bottle of Shiraz from the shop inside. Don’t forget you can get 10% off food here with your @independentbirmingham app ✌🏼
PASTA / Had the most wonderful evening in Harborne PASTA / Had the most wonderful evening in Harborne over our anniversary, ending with a late dinner at the (really rather wonderful) @tropea_harborne. Due to the 9pm sitting and the sexy mood lighting my photos aren’t all that, but I couldn’t not post a few highlights from this special place. From the food to the service it was all absolutely faultless. Pictured here you’ve got the Cappellacci with butternut squash and sage butter (we both loved this), red prawns in garlic and chilli, octopus, Burrata with roasted peppers, and my husband getting intimate with a crustacean. Such a lovely neighbourhood restaurant with a great front of house team - will 100% be back for more. (Mainly to try the cafe menu during the day because those sandwiches have got my name written all over them👌🏼)
SOUP / Usually I couldn’t give a toss about soup SOUP / Usually I couldn’t give a toss about soup but when I saw what the mega @morridgeoatsandcoffee had on their specials this month I knew I’d be converted. This is the mushroom and celeriac soup with truffle oil, and it is ridiculously delicious. Comes with a side of fresh bread and is most lovely to enjoy as we approach autumn. Sit downstairs in the window and enjoy some quality people watching. You can find this place within @gwabirmingham and the gang also offer salads, cookies and coffee over lunchtime - the OG porridge and overnight oats are all still there too. Big love to Naomi and James who have overcome a lot in the past 18 months to keep this dream alive; I for one am very thankful.
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*that* bbc article - aside from being wildly anti-trans/not impartial - is also absolute dogshit journalism. quoting a terf twitter poll as 'research' would be laughable if the consequences weren't so real. misinformation like this puts trans lives (even more) in danger

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So we can’t afford to help starving kids or maintain a bit extra in universal credit but we can afford the Festival Of Brexit at a projected cost of £120million? Seems totally reasonable and not at all in bad taste…

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