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NEW / There’s a new blog up on BYB featuring the NEW / There’s a new blog up on BYB featuring the brilliant @chapterbham. The link is in my bio if you fancy a quick read, and if not why not just enjoy this picture of the brisket skillet topped with a fried duck egg that is bloody delicious.
SALAD / I think I’ve finally found a way of gett SALAD / I think I’ve finally found a way of getting a solid dose of salady things, meat and carbs that’s also completely delicious. Say hello to the chicken and halloumi salad box from @hookways_ - a hidden independent I’ve been championing for bloody ages and am thrilled to see them still thriving after the plague. If you’ve heard of Hookways it’s probably because of the awesome Persian naan wraps available (see previous posts on the grid) but this tiny place also serves up a few other Middle Eastern inspired gems worth trying. The salad boxes are my current favourite, packed full of tasty things including slices of grilled marinated chicken, fattoush salad with za’tar naan croutons, batata harra, a near perfect hummus plus crunchy house pickles and dressing. Other ‘all in one’ salad boxes include lamb, halloumi or falafel and the naans are also ace. For £8-10 you get a decent portion of food, lots of colours and textures, and it’s both full of (mostly) nutritious things and tasty as hell. You’ll find this place in The Minories, but it’s on some delivery apps too.
NOT WINGS / Doing veganuary or just like eating ta NOT WINGS / Doing veganuary or just like eating tasty plant based snacks? You need to try the wing type treats from @bahaveganuk. Now with a permanent residency at @therainbowpubdigbeth, you can get various small bar snacks as well as proper dinners. These buffalo ‘wings’ (about £6 if memory serves) are made from mushrooms and even my meat obsessed husband agreed they were right nice. Frankie and Becky are the brains behind this brilliant Brum business and they’re also absolutely lovely - so a double win if you support them. They’ve just added some new menu items so if you’re looking for a plant based fix this month go see the gals under the rainbow 🌈
NOODLES / It’s been far too long (as in before t NOODLES / It’s been far too long (as in before the plague) but I had a lovely re-visit to @dezhoustyle last week. If you love your noodles this place is for you - watch them make them by hand in front of you then enjoy them how you wish. I love their signature chicken soup here (order it spicy, thank me later) and you get a massive bowl for under a tenner. The salt and pepper prawns are also the biggest bargain at £6. Hearty food, well priced and speedy service. Part of Arcadian - just look for the yellow sign under the red lanterns. Heads up, this place is still a cash only set up so make sure you go with some money in your pocket. There’s a reel up already if you want to see more✌🏼
⚡️JANUARY GIVEAWAY⚡️ WIN 3 x £50 SOMMAR ⚡️JANUARY GIVEAWAY⚡️ WIN 3 x £50 SOMMAR VOUCHERS THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED AND THE WINNERS NOTIFIED It’s back to work for most of us this week so to cheer you all up I’ve joined forces with Sommar Waterloo Street to bring you a great new year giveaway. PRIZE: 3 winners will each receive a £50 voucher to use at the new city centre branch. Whether you prefer craft beer, fancy gins or cocktails and mocktails, the voucher can be redeemed against any drinks at the bar. Sound good? Send it to your mates and get them involved too! ENTER: 1️⃣ FOLLOW @biteyourbrum and @sommarwaterloostreet 2️⃣ LIKE this post 3️⃣ TAG a pal you’d share the £50 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 Wed 12th Jan. The vouchers are supplied by the venue and can be used anytime at Waterloo St venue. Three winners will be chosen at random and notified from this account. Winners 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! ⚡️Winner will only be contacted from this account ⚡️
NEW / Let’s say hello to our newest independent NEW / Let’s say hello to our newest independent restaurant, @chapterbham. The bar and kitchen is right in the heart of Edgbaston Village, offering brunch lunch and dinner. This is the mushrooms on toast from the daytime menu - beautiful with a rich Madeira sauce and the type of sourdough that makes your heart happy. 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 you’re lucky you can sit up at the counter and see into the kitchens. Ask to sit here, it’s like having chef’s table access for free and great to see the kitchen team busy making magic behind the scenes. Brunches include beef brisket skillets, topped bagels and eggs benny. From lunchtime you can enjoy things like pork cheek, cheese platters and fresh fish dishes. Sundays you can also bag a roast dinner. Menus vary from bar to restaurant and will change seasonally to reflect availability. The bar itself is dog friendly (I know you doggy people love to ask this) and there’s a kids menu so I assume your small humans are welcome to. Please keep them on a lead though… the kids, I mean. You’ll find Chapter at Greenfield Crescent and it’s open Tue to Sun. Outside areas will open later this year. Best of luck to Ben, Irene and Ann on their new adventure - it’s good to see you back doing what you love.
BURGER / Public service announcement: @stackzbirmi BURGER / Public service announcement: @stackzbirmingham has a new burger special. The Pig Stack - dry aged beef patty, pork belly, Nduja, American cheese and picked pink onions. Think it was about a tenner. You can find these guys permanently at @theflapper or via Deliveroo. Hope your Sundays have been fabulous ☺️
NYE / Just a quick post to say happy new year and NYE / Just a quick post to say happy new year and wishing you all a wonderful 2022. It’s been a great year for BYB (ace to meet so many of you) and I’m hopeful the next one will be even better. Loads in the pipeline and lots of restaurants, bars and cafes to explore. Whatever you’re doing tonight, have a good one. Cheers to you all and stay safe x
PIZZA / Yesterday we had one of our between Christ PIZZA / Yesterday we had one of our between Christmas and NYE daytime mooch abouts, starting with the cinema and ending with a few cocktails at The Edgbaston. In the middle we fuelled up with pizza from the always lovely @laghisdeli. I always feel quite lucky we ended up living just 10 minutes walk from this great Italian, especially when the pizzas are as good as they were yesterday. Here you’ve got the ham and mushroom and (second pic) the Napoli with capers, anchovies and lots of garlic. I actually didn’t realise this one was cheese-less until it arrived without any (lol at self) but tbh I really enjoyed it as a change. The tomato sauce here is just so gorgeous and light - you can pick the most simple of pizza and still have the very best time. Reminder this place is also on the @independentbirmingham app, so you can get 10% off when dining in - means you can order a tiramisu with what you save innit! Hope you’ve all had a good betwixmas (is that really a word?) look after each other x
CHRISTMAS / Lovely few days up’t north for festi CHRISTMAS / Lovely few days up’t north for festive fun with my husband’s family. Rather than a photo of my Christmas dinner, here’s the watermelon cocktail I slurped on Boxing Day at @curiouscatbar in Grimsby. Hope you all had gorgeous weekends with your family and friends, and if you were one of the unlucky folk to find yourself isolating I hope you found some joy in whatever you did over Xmas. I’m planning on having a very lazy few days now to try and summon some energy ahead of NYE, so until then cheers to you and yours. Stay safe x
Annnnnd that’s me signed off work until 2022. An Annnnnd that’s me signed off work until 2022. Anyone else swinging from the chandelier today? What a ride this week has been 😅 As I now work for myself I don’t really have a traditional work Christmas party anymore, but I spoke to the boss (waves in mirror) and took myself to be fabulous at @the_oysterclub - all alone, because I can - to celebrate my first Xmas as a solo artist. Granted, it’s a bit Jesy from Little Mix rather than Beyoncé vibes right now, but we roll. On a serious note, I’m so happy I took a chance on myself and made the jump over the summer. Some would say quitting your stable 10 year job to go off on your own during a pandemic is risky (believe me, I know, it’s amazing what finally losing your marbles does for you) but actually it’s liberating to know, really, you just finally grew some balls. Some massive shiny disco balls. And people like them and want to hire your writing balls or something. Anyway… BALLS. The other night someone I respect very much said to me “freelance looks good on you” and I loved that because they’re absolutely right. I feel like I glow a bit differently at the moment (could be all the wine and cheese..) and I’m constantly learning. I’ve worked really hard and am now gratefully taking on national projects as well as local ones - incredibly exciting for a woman who always feels like an imposter and rarely believes in herself. So I just wanted to say, here’s to all of you that took a chance on yourself this year, didn’t choose to play it safe because ‘it’s comfortable’ or took a risk for YOU - feels pretty good, doesn’t it? 😘 Onwards and upwards for 2022 - so much exciting stuff in the pipeline and lots to look forward to. Thanks for sticking around this year (sorry about all the shit memes and terrible reels) and, as always, fuck the government. Big love x P.S for those interested you can see oysters Japanese style, mussels in a champagne sauce and fish and (the famous salt and vinegar coated) chips.
ROASTIES / I rarely blow my own horn about my home ROASTIES / I rarely blow my own horn about my home cooking (aware most of you care more about what I eat out not in) but my roast potatoes are the shizzle and I think they deserve their own post. Without a doubt my favourite part of any Sunday lunch, my late Nan, Jess, taught me her secrets and I still use them to this day. Her roast dinners were the stuff of legend, as was she. I miss her cooking very much, but every time I make these I’m fondly reminded of her. Nice little legacy, that 🧡 What recipes or dishes do you make that remind you of a loved one? I love stories about food and family - drop yours below if you’re happy to share. P.S for those that want to know, I use Maris P or King Ed - par boil in salted water and leave to steam dry. I try and fluff mine up in the colander (you want a rough surface so they get extra crispy) then add some rosemary and whole cloves of bashes skin on garlic. Toss about in hot fat (I personally prefer veg oil) and get them in around 200c for 30 mins. I turn them once (Nan’s orders) so don’t keep fucking about with them and opening the oven. Her other tip was to have various sizes of spud so you get some bigger fluffy ones and some small proper crisp ones - we fight over those. (Useful? Save this post to use later)
LUNCH / Crappy Tuesday infinitely improved by a lu LUNCH / Crappy Tuesday infinitely improved by a lunch of delicious things ordered in from @Morridgeuk in @GWABirmingham. The new open scandi-style sandwiches are lush - two is the perfect size lunch. I went for the salmon, apple and celeriac slaw with pickled cucumbers, and the truffle roasted potatoes, aioli with crispy shallots. There’s a few other choices, they’re really pretty and lovely to eat. Thought I’d share this one as I know people forget Morridge isn’t just about porridge anymore. You can sit in to eat or get these to takeaway/Deliveroo. We need to keep looking after our small, local businesses - we’ve all seen the news, it’s going to be a tough month or so. Support small 💚
Ad MEATY / There’s a new bar and restaurant now Ad MEATY / There’s a new bar and restaurant now open in the heart of the JQ - say hello to @therollingmilljq. It’s been a long time coming (I’m sure this place was meant to launch over summer) but the the next love child of the brains behind Hen & Chickens is now open. They’ve done a nice job with the space and it’s clear a lot of renovation work has gone into the building - but we’re not here to discuss bricks, let’s talk about the food. Portions are generous and we enjoyed most of what we tried after a blustery walk to our midweek dinner. We kicked off with spicy prawns, pork belly bites and chicken wings from the small plates. The wings were honestly brilliant (super tender, you could suck the meat off the bone; can tell the H&C bods are behind this place) and the prawns were “right nice” according to Ian. Wasn’t all that blown away by the pork belly which despite having a nice punch of spice was in teeny tiny bits - would’ve been way more enjoyable as larger pieces. Onto mains and the grilled lamb chops were the standout for me, served with super-rich dauphinoise spuds, baby carrots and leeks, a minty salsa verde and some meat juices to boot. Perfectly pink inside and good quality meat. The truffle mac n cheese is pretty indulgent and worth ordering as a side. I’m not sure you’re meant to combine the two but we all know I’m a fat heathen and sod it - it’s Christmas etc. Pizzas looked good on the table next door (yes I’m that weirdo that stares at your food) so will try them next time. Mostly a perfectly nice addition to the JQ (although the questionable ‘boa bun’ menu edit is still baffling me - snake bun, eh?) and lots of hearty food to sink your teeth into while you neck some beers. It’s a big space and they can accommodate fairly large groups (Boris and his merry band of wombles permitting) so good for Christmas fun.
ROASTIE / Back for another year, Suffolk St Queens ROASTIE / Back for another year, Suffolk St Queensway underpass (by the Mailbox) has been transformed into @city_socialbham, with independent street food traders, various bars, and DJs, bands and live music. Open from noon Wed-Sun until Christmas, you’ll find pizzas and festive toasties (like this one from @followroastietoastie) to wings, waffles, pasta, donuts and more. This usually has a nice vibe in the evening and over the weekend - add it to your festive fun list 👌🏼
BURGER / There are many things I get over excited BURGER / There are many things I get over excited about when it comes to food, but the Christmas burger from @themeatshackburgers is without a doubt my favourite thing to froth over. I love this burger. So much so that myself and Jas - a lovely man I seemingly only bump into when eating burgers - start an aggressive campaign early November time to ensure we (and therefore you) get The Santa Shack again. It’s become a running joke… except it’s not really a joke tbh and owner Paul kind of hates us for our annual begging… but either way, it’s basically my favourite burger. And it’s more special because you can only eat it for about 2 weeks of the year. The burgers here are ace anyway but slop on some gooey Camembert and crispy greens and you’ve just got the best thing ever, to be honest. Get one while you can. They make a really excellent hangover cure, perfect for the festive season of glutton and excess. Top tip: shove the parsnip crisps in it, proper texture party in your mouth etc 👍🏼
WILDERNESS / Ever wanted to see what heaven looks WILDERNESS / Ever wanted to see what heaven looks like? How utterly gorgeous is this tasting menu from @thewildernessrestaurant! 😍 I had a mate date here on Wednesday and everything from the food to the service was brilliant. Each dish was stunning, in particular the four bite size babes to start, and this carrot creation. Have a flick through the pics to get an idea of the tasting menu - we had a glorious evening. Special shout out to the soundtrack having vintage Prince on while I had a wee👌🏼 Long overdue revisit and just as great as I remember, if not more so. Reminded me this was also the first place I ever tried orange wine (way back when) and it’s one of my favourite things now 🧡 Put this place on your hit list if you’ve never been - you won’t regret it.
LAGHIS / The carbonara at @laghisdeli is smashing. LAGHIS / The carbonara at @laghisdeli is smashing. When you’ve not been able to taste for a week because of the plague it tastes even more wonderful. The restaurant has a great set offering available at lunchtimes - 3 courses for £23 with a good choice across the menu. Would recommend, enjoy yourself, be grateful you can taste things etc.
PRAWNS / Throwing is back to when I could taste (c PRAWNS / Throwing is back to when I could taste (cheers Covid) via these brilliant shimla prawns from @rajamonkey up in Hall Green. You’ll find these as part of the small plates menu (we ordered various as starters) flavoured with garlic, chilli and peppers. Such a lovely dish and a great way to start a meal here. Any other restaurant recommendations for that neck of the woods? Throw them below.
TOASTIE / Did you know the brilliant brains behind TOASTIE / Did you know the brilliant brains behind @arch13bar offer toasties as well as cheese boards? You did, oh ok. Well did you know each week they pop a special on the toastie menu? Ahh, got you! Last week it was a lasagne concoction and it was glorious. Pure comfort food - would live on if I was ok with my arse being wider than my shoulders etc etc. Keep an eye on their IG to see what the special is ✌🏼
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If you're a hospitality business in @ColmoreBID, or elsewhere in Birmingham, make sure you submit your request for financial support following the Omicron restrictions. It's not enough, but it's something. The scheme closes on 28 Feb: https://bit.ly/3AjSeI5

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