Verona has absolutely mega massive Bill Shakespeare vibes. The bard quilled not one, but two bloody plays based in this Italian city. You’ve got ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and the lesser known ‘Romeo and Juliet’. It’s perhaps this link to Verona which made it appeal to me, you see I’m actually from Solihull —Continue reading “Eating in Verona”
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Gino D’Acampo – My Restaurant – Birmingham
A review of Gino D’Acampo Birmingham
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 artContinue reading “Florence”
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.Continue reading “Zizzi – Harborne”
Review: Il Pampero
I don’t really like the phrase ‘soft launch’ as it makes me think of Donald Trump wearing a sailor hat, trying to thumb his penis into you having forgotten to take his viagra.
Pasta Amatriciana – recipe
Here’s a recipe for pasta amatriciana.
First off, let’s talk pig. Now, being a successful businessman and foodie meant that I was able to acquire a hefty chunk of guanciale
Review: Four to Eight
The other day I met my lady friend after work for a drink or two, I can’t remember why, but I’m sure we probably had some reason or other. After the drinks one of us must have gone: “Hmm, by the time we get home it’s going to be a bit late to cook, shallContinue reading “Review: Four to Eight”
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