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
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Boston Tea Party opens a new cafe in Edgbaston
A new cafe has opened in Edgbaston as part of the popular Boston Tea Party chain; the 20th UK opening for the group. I have a well documented love affair with BTP (read my thoughts here) so I was delighted to be invited to the Edgbaston soft launch to try some food and meet the … Continue reading Boston Tea Party opens a new cafe in Edgbaston
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
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
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
Sushi sampling @ Wasabi, Grand Central
I've been mildly obsessed with Wasabi sushi since 2015 when I discovered the chain on a work trip to London. Having stumbled upon the takeaway sushi joints by accident (read: I was lost) my hungry belly was beyond happy to receive a selection of California rolls and nigiri. So much so that I went back … Continue reading Sushi sampling @ Wasabi, Grand Central
