Dedicated carnivore? Like the idea of your dinner being served by a man with a sword? Then you'll be delighted to know that Brazilian bar and grill, Fazenda, has landed just off Colmore Row. I was invited to join co-founder Tomas at the Captain's Table to try it out. The concept is simple. You part with … Continue reading Fazenda, Birmingham
I hadn't intended to share much from my recent return to Aberystwyth, but some meals are so special that they just have to be shared. While we were away, Dave and I tried out Pysgoty, which might just be the smallest restaurant I've ever eaten in. Pysgoty is run by a husband and wife duo, who … Continue reading Pysgoty, Aberystwyth
It would be easy to assume that Broad Street is just a wasteland of cheap Vodka shots and hen parties, but if you stray away from the bars, you'll find an oasis of calm in the form of the Hyatt Regency. the hotel The hotel, famous for hosting the Conservatives for their party conference, is a … Continue reading Aria Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Birmingham
I will admit to not usually being a beer drinker, but I'm always willing to learn, so when a mate told me that my very favourite Tapas restaurant, El Borracho de Oro was teaming up with Estrella Galicia to present a matched menu, it seemed like a great excuse to fill my face with tapas and learn about beers … Continue reading Beer and Tapas Pairing: Estrella Galicia and El Borracho de Oro
Disclosure: We paid in full for our meal and nobody knew I was a blogger. All words, images and opinions are my own. Prices correct at time of writing. Read my full disclosure policy here. Five Ways roundabout is probably not where you'd expect to find an authentic Italian deli and restaurant (complete with Nonna roaming the place … Continue reading Laghi’s Deli, Edgbaston
Disclosure: I was a guest of Hotel du Vin and Delicious PR. All food and drinks were complementary for the purpose of honest review. All words, images and opinions are my own. Read my full disclosure policy here. I seem to practically live at Hotel Du Vin these days. I can often be found in a corner … Continue reading Summer Menu at Bistro Du Vin, Birmingham
When you're hungover, you really just need someone to be nice to you and feed you something tasty. Nursing a hangover post Midlands Food Awards, I was perusing Instagram and feeling sorry for myself, when an excellent looking grilled cheese went past. "Dave. Laura's at El Borracho again. If we go now, we can make … Continue reading Lunch at El Borracho de Oro
Despite being in the midst of a heatwave on Sunday, I did my duty as a Brit and trotted off to sample the Carvery menu at 1565, the restaurant located in the Park Regis hotel. the restaurant The Carvery is served in the main restaurant area. I've never actually sat up here before on my … Continue reading Sunday Carvery at 1565, Park Regis
I am totally guilty of using Instagram to decide where I want to eat, and when delicious looking pasta and pizza kept going past on my feed, I knew I had to investigate. The blog coven assembled to try out new kid on the block, Italian Pizzeria Mi Amore. style and ethos From the outside, Mi Amore looks … Continue reading Mi Amore, Birmingham
The Lasan Group have added a new venue to their repertoire, in the form of New York seafood and steak restaurant, Jailbird. Located in the building once occupied by Nosh & Quaff, Jailbird is like Nosh & Quaff's older, more sophisticated sister. New york vibes There's still plenty of enormous meaty dishes and whole lobsters to get your teeth … Continue reading Jailbird, Birmingham
