Vegans no longer seem so weird
Not many years have passed since I mocked vegetarianism in my restaurant reviews, resorting lazily to cliches about its followers and their sandals knitted…
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I’m an idiot for not visiting this place sooner
On Saturday morning, I gave myself a good talking to. And, were I not irreversibly opposed to violence of all sorts, I may well…
This place has rediscovered its sparkle
Whitebait and marie rose sauce – a dish straight out of a 1970s cookbook and one that might draw sneers from snooty food lovers….
Top recipes from some top chefs
Ever wondered how to cook dishes like those of Glynn Purnell, Luke Tipping, Adam Stokes or any of those other guys at your favourite…
Here’s the first review of Moseley’s new Peruvian restaurant Chakana
Octopuses are bastards, moodily swaggering around the sea bed avoiding others of their species. And, when they are confined together, it ends up in…
So does Laghi’s new menu hit the target?
Three main ingredients. No fancy cooking techniques. Absolute perfection. Chunky pieces of asparagus had been griddled so that they were soft, nicely darkened here…
Find out about this new way to discover great places to eat and drink
The online independent restaurant, bar and street food discovery platform Wriggle has launched in Birmingham – ready to showcase and support the city’s amazing…
This pop-up is launching as a permanent venue
Sadler’s Brewing Co has announced the launch of Brewer’s Social Harborne. Brewer’s Social will be a permanent fixture and will create over 20 jobs…
This newcomer was a bit of a flop for me
There are few things in life that are better for being floppy. And sogginess merely adds to the risk of failing to deliver satisfaction….
These two Digbeth independents have teamed up
Digbeth tapas restaurant Rico Libre has moved premises. It’s now operating each Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm until late at the Kanteen in the…