I have a confession: before the Blogger Banquet event recently I hadn't actually eaten at Chung Ying Garden. I've walked past it a million times over the years as I've trundled through China Town, (usually on my way to Nightingales after too many adult lemonades) but had never made it through the bright red doors. That … Continue reading Bloggers Banquet @ Chung Ying Garden
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Photos from Colmore Row Food Festival
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
Second birthday celebrations @ Umami
There were 2 main reasons why I was excited to be invited to celebrate the birthday of Umami Indian Kitchen recently. Firstly because I have heard great things about this restaurant, and secondly because I love Indian food. Like, I really do love it. So when I arrived at the Harborne restaurant one sunny evening … Continue reading Second birthday celebrations @ Umami
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 healthy feast @ Cherry Reds
I'm a big fan of John Bright Street, it has to be said. Many moons ago, when I worked next to the Mailbox, I used the (then largely derelict) area as a short cut from New Street to the Queensgate building, but now this street is one of the thriving social hubs of the city … Continue reading A healthy feast @ Cherry Reds
Sunny city centre dining @ Cafe Rouge, Bull Ring
I will usually choose an indepedent restaurant or cafe over a chain but last week, after attending an emotion minute silence in town due to the horrible events in Manchester, I found myself looking for something quick and easy in the sunshine that wouldn't wreck the vaguely good work I'd done in the gym. It … Continue reading Sunny city centre dining @ Cafe Rouge, Bull Ring
Pan fried trout with roasted asparagus and minted broad beans
*moors up in Gas Street basin in makeshift arc* Grim out isn't it! You wouldn't know if you looked outside (any) window in Birmingham today, but it is actually spring. Yes, it's magical isn't it... *ahem* Despite the depressing grey skies and relentless rain, looking back through my recent blogs I've been reminded of a … Continue reading Pan fried trout with roasted asparagus and minted broad beans
Breakfast @ Hotel La Tour
Every year I buy myself a birthday present. A little treat to me, it's my way of rewarding myself for working hard and surviving another year of craziness in my world. Usually I tend to buy myself something a bit materialistic, like a new dress or a pair of shoes, but this year I decided … Continue reading Breakfast @ Hotel La Tour
Visiting Milano in The Arcadian Centre
This week is a busy one for my family as we celebrate not one but two birthdays right next to each other. With my dad celebrating his 68th birthday (on Wednesday, the day before mine) my step mum and I decided to surprise my dear papa with a birthday meal in Acadian. Having organised him … Continue reading Visiting Milano in The Arcadian Centre
Swish sushi: OKO @ NUVO
As you may know if you have read my blog before I am a rather large fan of sushi, so I was delighted to be invited to the launch of OKO: the new restaurant and cocktail bar as part of NUVO. The Brindleyplace favourite has been a popular part of the upmarket drinking and eating … Continue reading Swish sushi: OKO @ NUVO
