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….
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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…
This is what to expect at a Michelin chef’s new Moseley restaurant
Michelin-starred chef Robert Ortiz’s new venture Chakana launches in Birmingham next month – and here are some images of what to expect at the…
Why did I wait so long to visit this place?
Some restaurants arrive with a bang. Others with the merest stutter. Katsu Kitchen in Moseley falls into the latter category. There was no great…
This Chinese restaurant has launched a plant-based menu
Birmingham’s award-winning restaurant Wing Wah has launched a new vegan and vegetarian menu that will delight diners who love Chinese food but want to…
Here’s a new independent that made even me smile
Now it may come as a surprise, but there are times when I can be quite grumpy. The sort of situation that might bring…
Have you eaten at this fantastic little newcomer?
Were I to find myself on Death Row sentenced for crimes against the English language – and dreading the compulsory TV interview with super-twat…
This is a place that deserves to be better known
Can’t-be-arsed-to-cook laziness is a dangerous thing. It can lead us to order takeaways with the charm of Boris Johnson’s scrotum or visit restaurants so…
Raise your glasses to Brum’s beer scene
Birmingham Beer Week 2019 has almost arrived. The annual series of events unites the city’s best breweries, pubs, bars, bottle shops and restaurants from…
Whenever I grow weary of Michelin-starred places…
Whenever I fall a bit out of love with Michelin-starred restaurants, a visit to Simpsons helps to revive my flagging passion. Here’s a restaurant…