Last night I went along to The Stable, John Bright Street, in Birmingham as I’d been invited to try their spring/summer menu. The Stable, the pizza, pie and cider group, now has 17 locations across the UK and the Birmingham one is in a great location in the heart of the city. There’s plenty of…
I’ve been continuing my quest to try out more small, independent restaurants and cafes around Birmingham (or anywhere else I happen to be visiting). The other week I went to the Old Dresser in Bearwood after reading lots of rave reviews. The Old Dresser is a blend of a restaurant and a cafe I would…
When I think of The Botanist the first thing that springs to mind are the cocktails. For me it’s part of the whole experience and the plants (or botanicals) play a big role. I tried the English Mojito and it’s a take on the classic cocktail that brings something of the English summer (often short-lived…
Rola Wala is new to the Selfridges Food Hall in Birmingham. Like the other concessions in the Food Hall, it’s a place to grab some food while you take the weight off your feet before getting back to some more shopping. It’s not the sort of place you’d go for a romantic meal or a…