Why did I leave it so long to return to this place?
The swirly red carpets, flock wallpaper and oleaginous service of the curry houses of yesteryear have largely disappeared since the arrival of a new…
Moseley
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…
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 dish is an absolute bargain
Cheap isn’t necessarily good. Cheap can be expensive if the purchase turns out to be unsatisfactory. But that was far from the case with…
French food as it should be
Soup is seldom a starter I order in a restaurant for it rarely rises above something that a half-competent home cook could rustle up…
A menu of old favourites at a great price
The mackerel might look beautiful served almost raw, its silver skinned charred by a blowtorch and its flesh pearly white and firm. And there’s…
Want to know where to enjoy French bistro classics?
Stand by for a French revolution when Birmingham’s much-loved Maison Mayci launches a new venture. The boulangerie, patisserie and cafe has attracted loyal daytime…
Here’s what to expect at Birmingham’s Rum Festival
Birmingham Rum Festival is back next month for its 4th year – offering a fresh opportunity to discover new rums as well as the…
Here’s what to expect at Moseley’s newest restaurant
Shiny black plates and intricately sculpted vegetables suggest a restaurant rooted so firmly in the 1980s that it’s tempting to imagine Mr T and…