Indian fine dining restaurant, Lasan, has launched a new menu for weekend feasting. I was invited to a review meal to test out the new weekend options.
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New Mead Cocktail Menu Lands at the Vanguard
The fabulous Vanguard has launched the UK’s first Mead based cocktail menu. The cocktail bar and meadery has been championing modern mead since they opened last year, and the new cocktail menu is another innovation in mead. Mead is made with fermented honey and water, and has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. …
Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant
AD – Review Meal. Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant has moved their main restaurant to the city centre Chinese quarter, and has given their menu a makeover to match their new home. The original was known for it’s Dim Sum, and a classic Chinese buffet. The new iteration has dialled back the buffet, and built a …
Avenue Q at The Alexandra, Birmingham
Avenue Q, the seriously adult puppet musical, has landed at The Alexandra in Birmingham. Avenue Q takes place in the down and out area of Avenue Q in New York City, following the story of college graduate Princeton (Lawrence Smith) as he navigates love, friendship and finding some purpose in the adult world. The musical …
Fiesta Del Asado, Solihull
Birmingham’s Fiesta Del Asado has opened a second location, in Solihull. I was invited for a review dinner to check out the new site. The new restaurant is chic and inviting, with a large bar in the centre, cosy booths and lots of greenery. The space is much more open and airy than the moodier vibe of …
Gaucho, Birmingham
January is a truly hideous time of year, but it’s also a great time to find some excellent deals at restaurants that might usually be out of your price range. The lovely Bite Your Brum has a great list going on her blog of the best deals around the city, and as usual, I’ve been …
Adam’s Restaurant, Birmingham
Buying Christmas presents for yourself is always nice, especially when that present is the tasting menu at one of Birmingham’s best restaurant. Dave and I decided to treat ourselves to a night of excellent eating a couple of days before Christmas, and took ourselves to the Michelin starred Adam’s Restaurant. I love how Michelin dining starts …
Fazenda, Birmingham
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 …
Pysgoty, Aberystwyth
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 …
New Menu at Dr Jeykll’s Gin Parlour
Most of us have sampled the candy shop concoctions at the bar of Jekyll and Hyde, but did you know, you’ve only experienced half the bar? Venture upstairs, away from the busy bar and cocktails topped with candy floss, and find Dr Jekyll’s Gin Parlour. Dr Jekyll’s Gin Parlour Up here, things are quieter and a little …