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December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

December 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Welcome back old friend, Guinness, Lashfords and fun for all the family at The Lord Clifden

Welcome back old friend, Guinness, Lashfords and fun for all the family at The Lord Clifden

November 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food review: Neapolitan cuisine at Riva Blu in Birmingham blew our reviewer away

Food review: Neapolitan cuisine at Riva Blu in Birmingham blew our reviewer away

September 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food review: Exquisite French dining at Bistro du Vin in Birmingham

Food review: Exquisite French dining at Bistro du Vin in Birmingham

August 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: High in the sky French fine dining at Orelle gave us a food experience to savour

High in the sky French fine dining at Orelle gave us a food experience to savour

August 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food review: impeccable service and brilliant food at Malmaison Bar & Grill

Food review: impeccable service and brilliant food at Malmaison Bar & Grill

July 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food review: Bodega Cantina, providing flavours and spices from South America in Birmingham's city centre

Food review: Bodega Cantina, providing flavours and spices from South America in Birmingham's city centre

December 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Food Review: Dishes prepared to perfection at Craft

Food Review: Dishes prepared to perfection at Craft

July 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Food review: Lose yourself in The Wilderness

Food review: Lose yourself in The Wilderness

June 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Food review: High time for a city lunch stop

Food review: High time for a city lunch stop

June 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Food review: A masterclass of playful dishes

Food review: A masterclass of playful dishes

November 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Antona at Home provides meal prepped to perfection

Food review: Antona at Home provides meal prepped to perfection

November 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Every reason here to tuck in

Food review: Every reason here to tuck in

October 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Boxed delights of eastern spice from Aktar Islam at Home

Food review: Boxed delights of eastern spice from Aktar Islam at Home

October 18, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Dinner at 8 has honed its craft

Food review: Dinner at 8 has honed its craft

September 27, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: A cut above in Thailand tastes at Sabai Sabai

Food review: A cut above in Thailand tastes at Sabai Sabai

September 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Eastern delight at Ten Ichi

Food review: Eastern delight at Ten Ichi

August 30, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Dishoom bringing smiles to diners’ faces

Food review: Dishoom bringing smiles to diners’ faces

August 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Adam's, Birmingham - An experience like no other

Food review: Adam's, Birmingham - An experience like no other

August 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Glynn Purnell: Midlands TV chef is a devilish wit and a genius in the kitchen

Glynn Purnell: Midlands TV chef is a devilish wit and a genius in the kitchen

August 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Harborne Kitchen ahead of the game

Food review: Harborne Kitchen ahead of the game

July 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Comfort food for visitors at Bill's

Food review: Comfort food for visitors at Bill's

July 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lockdown food review: Digbeth Dining Club serves street food at its very best

Lockdown food review: Digbeth Dining Club serves street food at its very best

June 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lockdown food review: Flavours good instructions not with Stu Deeley ingredient box

Lockdown food review: Flavours good instructions not with Stu Deeley ingredient box

June 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lockdown food review: Classic dishes with top quality ingredients from Simpsons At Home

Lockdown food review: Classic dishes with top quality ingredients from Simpsons At Home

May 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lockdown food review: Pulperia, by Aktar Islam helping you create the 5-star Sunday lunch

Lockdown food review: Pulperia, by Aktar Islam helping you create the 5-star Sunday lunch

May 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lockdown food review: Very special food hampers from Carters of Moseley

Lockdown food review: Very special food hampers from Carters of Moseley

February 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Gastromonic genius at Birmingham's Simpsons

Food review: Gastromonic genius at Birmingham's Simpsons

January 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Ruga Bistro in top tastes list

Food review: Ruga Bistro in top tastes list

January 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: Food review: Real shepherd’s delight in a pie at The Ivy

Food review: Real shepherd’s delight in a pie at The Ivy

October 27, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: An homage to skill and talent at Birmingham's Legna

Food review: An homage to skill and talent at Birmingham's Legna

October 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: Pedigree food from Ortiz

Food review: Pedigree food from Ortiz

August 25, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: A slice of cool and greatness at Birmingham's Rudy's

Food review: A slice of cool and greatness at Birmingham's Rudy's

July 21, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: Purnell's, Birmingham - five stars

Food review: Purnell's, Birmingham - five stars

June 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: Las Iguanas, Birmingham

Food review: Las Iguanas, Birmingham

June 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: Tattu, Birmingham

Food review: Tattu, Birmingham

March 24, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: Carters of Moseley, Birmingham

Food review: Carters of Moseley, Birmingham

February 17, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: Standard Tandoori, Bearwood

Food review: Standard Tandoori, Bearwood

February 10, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: The Distillery, Birmingham

Food review: The Distillery, Birmingham

January 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Food review: Fazenda, Birmingham - 3.5 out of 5

Food review: Fazenda, Birmingham - 3.5 out of 5

October 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Food review: Baked in Brick, Custard Factory, Birmingham – 4/5

Food review: Baked in Brick, Custard Factory, Birmingham – 4/5

September 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: Food review: Sabai Sabai, Birmingham

Food review: Sabai Sabai, Birmingham

September 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: Food review: Amantia, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham – 4/5 stars

Food review: Amantia, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham – 4/5 stars

August 19, 2018

Supporting image for story: Food review: The Hive Cafe and Bakery, Birmingham – 4.5/5

Food review: The Hive Cafe and Bakery, Birmingham – 4.5/5

July 29, 2018

Supporting image for story: Food review: Meat Shack, Birmingham

Food review: Meat Shack, Birmingham

July 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Food review: Tamatanga, Birmingham

Food review: Tamatanga, Birmingham

July 15, 2018

Supporting image for story: Fumo by San Carlo at Selfridges, Birmingham

Fumo by San Carlo at Selfridges, Birmingham

July 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Food review: Zizzi, Brindleyplace, Birmingham

Food review: Zizzi, Brindleyplace, Birmingham

June 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Food review: Cau, BrindleyPlace, Birmingham

Food review: Cau, BrindleyPlace, Birmingham

June 3, 2018

Supporting image for story: Food review: Mowgli, Grand Central, Birmingham

Food review: Mowgli, Grand Central, Birmingham