I've loved the Jewellery Quarter since my days in marketing when I first left university and moved to this wonderful city. There's quite a vibrant food and drink scene now compared to when I worked in The Big Peg many moons ago, and I've recently decided to make more effort to venture over this side … Continue reading Healthy lunch @ Coffee Tales
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The Canal House opening party
Last week saw the official launch of The Canal House on Bridge Street, and to celebrate a party was held to mark the occasion. Over recent months the former James Brindley pub has been transformed in to The Canal House; a sizeable city centre bar and restaurant overlooking Gas Street Basin. New World Trading Company … Continue reading The Canal House opening party
Cocktails and pampering @ Malmaison
As you know I get married in just two months, so I've been busy booking my pre-wedding beautification. Being the lazy tomboy I am, I require some serious sprucing prior to getting hitched, so I've got a whole 4 hours of exfoliation, massages, manicures and pedicures (and a fizzy lunch, obviously) planned at Hotel du … Continue reading Cocktails and pampering @ Malmaison
Pre-cinema grub @ Bacchus Bar
The heatwave that's hit Birmingham in the past week has been glorious, but I have to say my poor pale skin was quite delighted to escape the sunshine for an hour on Tuesday. With a trip to the cinema to see the preview of Baby Driver at Cineworld (bloody brilliant, btw) later on that night, Ian … Continue reading Pre-cinema grub @ Bacchus Bar
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
Tiny burgers @ Handmade Burger Co
Before I dive in to this post I should say from the off that I appreciate going to a burger place and attempting to be healthy is a bit redundant. But, in my defence, I've been to Handmade Burger Co before and eaten like a beast, so I'm more than aware it's usually reasonable in … Continue reading Tiny burgers @ Handmade Burger Co
Pizzas, pies and a nice surprise @ The Stable
I remember when The Stable opened in late 2015 - mainly because it marked the first time since my teens that I'd actively enjoyed a pint of cider. Like many high school reprobates, cider was one of the first tipples I ever got drunk on and - despite my best efforts at university - it … Continue reading Pizzas, pies and a nice surprise @ The Stable
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
A working lunch @ Bella Italia
In the middle of the week I found myself in town running a few errands and hooking up with someone for a quick lunch meeting. With all that had been going on in Manchester it was nice to spend a lunch hour chatting about anything else other than current events, so I took the work … Continue reading A working lunch @ Bella Italia
Sunshine and salads @ Fazeley Social
Finally it looks like spring has finally arrived and the week started with a glorious sunny day. I don't know about you but I find a dose of sunshine really takes the Monday blues away, especially when combined with some tasty bites. With my washing drying out on the line before 9am, and my Monday … Continue reading Sunshine and salads @ Fazeley Social
