This weekend saw the welcome return of Colmore Row Food Festival; celebrating and showcasing the best restaurants, bars, cafes and bistros this fab part of Brum has to offer. The two-day event - which annually takes over Victoria Square - took place over the 30th June and 1st July, and featured stalls from some of the most popular … Continue reading Photos from Colmore Row Food Festival
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Summer menu tasting @ Marmalade
One of the best things about 'working from home' is that I'm not confined to an office, and I often take my laptop to random locations around the city to work remotely. I enjoy being able to change my working environment on a daily basis, although I must confess I do have some favourite go-to … Continue reading Summer menu tasting @ Marmalade
A fizzy afternoon tea @ AC Hotel Birmingham, Mailbox
There's something quite special about afternoon tea, in my opinion. I'm a big fan of getting together with friends or family to share food and enjoy a more intimate dining experience. I know it's a little bit fussy and old fashioned to some, but I enjoy the cuteness of it all. I especially enjoy a … Continue reading A fizzy afternoon tea @ AC Hotel Birmingham, Mailbox
French toast & happy vibes @ Home Is Where
I found Home Is Where by accident when I was recently visiting Hotel Du Vin. After my massage last week I clocked the cafe in all its white vintagy glory as I left, and decided to diary a visit to the cute looking eatery. I managed to find an hour spare recently so popped in … Continue reading French toast & happy vibes @ Home Is Where
Discovering the Edwardian Tearooms @ Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Like most Brummies I'm guilty of often overlooking some of the best parts of our city, especially some of the touristy locations. Whenever I bring anyone new to our fair city they usual ask to see the Museum & Art Gallery - mainly because it's bloody enormous and it has actual real-life mummies. There's not … Continue reading Discovering the Edwardian Tearooms @ Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Lovely lattes @ Java Lounge, Colmore Row
With the rain finally lifting (for 24 hours at least) and my need for caffeine overriding my desire to stay at home with the heating on, I decided to pop to town for a coffee hit. Grabbing my Mac and notepad, I hopped on the train to town and instinctively got off at Snow Hill … Continue reading Lovely lattes @ Java Lounge, Colmore Row
Breakfast meetings and Urban revisited
It's been a funny old week, with absolutely loads going on at work and a busy week socially. During the last seven days I've had various meetings and on many occasions haven't had time to grab myself breakfast (woe is me) so I was really pleased when one of my early morning meetings in the … Continue reading Breakfast meetings and Urban revisited
Breakfast @ Coast To Coast, Broad Street
Give me a B.. give me an R.. give me an E.. okay, okay I can guess you see where this is going. BREAKFAST! As anyone who is read my blog before will know, I am quite the breakfast fiend and I'm always on the lookout for a nice spot to grab a bite to … Continue reading Breakfast @ Coast To Coast, Broad Street
Brunching @ Urban Cafe, Church St
On Sunday I made the decision to get myself back to the gym after several weeks of boozing, eating junk food and generally being a bit of a scamp. After a cardio session (and an hour in the spa) I was starving and decided to take myself for a well earned brunch. Not wanting to … Continue reading Brunching @ Urban Cafe, Church St
Sign of the times: 200 Degrees
As some of my fellow bloggers who have listened to my woes will know, I work from home, and in order to avoid going cuckoo (more so anyway) I often take myself out to work remotely. I find getting out of the house is good for my soul, not least because it means I have … Continue reading Sign of the times: 200 Degrees
