Florence
If upon hearing I’ve returned from three nights in Florence you were to ask me: “How many paintings of the Baby Jesus did you gawp at?” Or: “How many marbled penises did you fondle?” I’d be forced to shout, “NONE,” at you. I’d then explain that instead of queuing up to stumble, chin-strokingly, around art […]
Atrium at University College Birmingham
When I heard there was a restaurant run by UCB students studying chef, food service and hospitality courses I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to inspire the next generation of the food world. On arrival, we sat in the lounge area and an adorable young man told us about the cocktails of the day. […]
Tattu – Birmingham
“Any chance I can have a female waiter?” “I’m afraid you’ve got me,” the male waiter replied. “You really need to be female.” “Why?” “For the purpose of a blog. I’m a very famous food blogger and I want to do a gag about ‘all the things she said’ in my review of this place.” […]
Bistrot Pierre
“Bonjour, est Peter dans la maison?” “Sorry?” “Wae’aye! Is Pierre in the house, like?” That’s just a short snippet of a conversation that dragged on for over 45 minutes. Eventually, it became clear that Peter was not in the house. It was at this point too late to find anywhere else to eat, so we […]
Adam’s – Birmingham
A couple of months ago I got married, I know, this player finally packed up his playing boots and said goodbye to the circus. I’d like to take this moment to apologise to all the disappointed women out there. Sorry. Due to the wedding taking place on a Saturday, I arranged to finish work on […]
Miller and Carter
Steak, can’t beat a bit of steak can you? Unless you are a vegetarian or a vegan or something, then you’re probably not into steak at all. If you are of that persuasion, you probably think cows should be left well alone, not chopped up and covered in mustard. The thing is though, you’re wrong. […]
Zizzi – Harborne
Let’s not beat around the bush here and get straight to the best line in this review: ZZ Top? Zizzi Plop more like! Clever right? It also tells you what I thought of the food at the Harborne branch of this Italian food chain. Sometimes, against your better judgment, you end up at these places. […]
Tiger Bites Pig – Birmingham
Tigers – the largest species of cat in the world, fantastic beasts. Pigs – the most pig-like species of cat in the world, delicious beasts. Now: imagine a tiger’s mouth made of dough. STAY WITH ME. Imagine inside that doughy, cat gob is a piece of pork. Congratulations, you’ve just imagined a tiger biting a […]
The Highfield – Edgbaston, Birmingham
As The Lighthouse family once sang, “when you’re close to tears remember, someday this will all be over, one Sunday we went to the HIGHfield.” That’s right, against my better judgement we went out for a Sunday roast a couple of weeks back. “What could be nicer than spending a Sunday in a pub, eating […]
Great British Menu
The BBC’s Great British Menu is back on our screens showcasing some of the most exciting chefs in the country competing for their chance to cook at a culinary feast marking 70 years of the NHS. Briefed with the task of creating “celebratory and heartfelt dishes in tribute to the heroic staff of the NHS,” […]