Food and drink news. Read news and reviews on restaurants in Birmingham, bars and eateries across the West Midlands area. Wine reviews and lots more.

Quality 'fast' food is on right track Nov 05 2009

AS YOU whizz through the countryside by train, you’ll see rolling fields swaying with crops or inhabited by grazing animals – testimony to the wealth of high quality food that’s produced in this country.Read

Tom uses his loaf for good causes Oct 29 2009

AN NHS dietician has spoken of his double life spearheading a Birmingham food revolution – and foraging for grub.Read

Unhurried way is key to flavour of Caribbean cuisine Oct 22 2009

POPPING out for an Indian meal is commonplace. Likewise Chinese, Thai and Italian restaurants attract diners from the wider community.Read

Getting the taste for odd flavours Oct 22 2009

HANDS up if you’ve not sniggered at a connoisseur waxing lyrical about all sorts of obscure aromas and flavours said to lurk in the drink they’re sniffing, sipping and swirling extravagantly.Read

Great setting for tasty food Oct 15 2009

YOU could almost smell the paint, the makeover on this historic landmark was so new.Read

Bread (with sea bass) of heaven Oct 15 2009

PRAYER books are being swapped for menus at Birmingham’s newest and most spectacular dining room – St Martin’s Church in the Bull Ring.Read

Business as usual with new twist Oct 08 2009

BIRMINGHAM restaurateur Nick Crudgington is back in business, just months after the collapse of his landmark city centre venue.Read

Lat's what I call food! Oct 08 2009

A top city chef has been giving the Baltic a taste of Birmingham – and helping to inspire a new generation of overseas cooks.Read

The best of British Oct 01 2009

WITH British Food Fortnight ending on Sunday, you’re rapidly running out of time to do your bit to support our local producers.Read

Couple enjoy vine old time in France Oct 01 2009

THE sun-bathed vineyards of south-west France seem a world away from Birmingham. But for one ex-Brummie, making wine in the foothills of the Pyrenees has become a dream come true.Read

Best Buys Sep 24 2009

New Zealand Sauvignon can be a bit pricey.Read

Parnell brings Italian passion to city Sep 24 2009

JONATHAN Parnell is one Birmingham’s top chefs, wowing diners with his authentic Italian food, but he couldn’t have done any of it without his dad.Read

The Glass Lounge, Fort Dunlop, Erdington Sep 17 2009

TIMES have changed since we journalists scuttled off into dark, smoky pubs at lunchtime to knock back a few pints of bitter and scoff the occasional packet of pork scratchings.Read

Gallic breads from heaven Sep 17 2009

HIS famous French cousin did his talking with his magic feet, but Gilles Zidane prefers to use his hands.Read

Anniversary new menu is truly inspired Sep 10 2009

LIVE music venue, bar and restaurant The Jam House is marking its tenth anniversary year with the introduction of an internationally inspired new menu.Read