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Luke's prize a career taster Aug 27 2009

IT was a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire for one of the region’s top young chefs.Read

Best Buys Aug 27 2009

Some top medal winning wines at the Decanter World Wine Awards show that it’s not necessary to splash out for quality.Read

Search for best Midlands curry Aug 27 2009

THE race is on to find the Midlands’ best curries.Read

Leopard pub’s in a prime spot Aug 27 2009

THE new-look Leopard in Bishops Tachbrook is a dream come true for general manager Trina Jelfs, whose mother Margaret worked behind the bar when Trina was a child.Read

Rick sure to be big hit in Brum Aug 27 2009

Top chef Rick Stein will be appearing at Harvey Nichols Birmingham next month to sign copies of his new book.Read

Rare cognacs up for auction Aug 27 2009

COGNAC lovers will be able to bid online for some of the world’s rarest bottles next month.Read

Around the world with school meals Aug 20 2009

SCHOOL cooks in Birmingham and Solihull are being offered the chance to return to the classroom – and learn how to give their menus an international flavour.Read

Eatery is the next place to be seen Aug 13 2009

TRENDY types who fancy a change from the chain eateries which line the upper floors of the Mailbox might want to try Crystal Rivers.Read

Cheers! Duo brew pint of pure gold Aug 13 2009

PUBLICAN Gary Meads was born into the business – making his entry into the world in a room above the bar managed by parents Philip and Sheila.Read

Wine lovers can sign up for Society Aug 06 2009

HAS swine flu – or at least the threat of it – kept you confined indoors? Fear not, you can still keep your cellar stocked thanks to one of the burgeoning collection of wine clubs.Read

Second helping earns Ben award Aug 06 2009

IT was a case of second time lucky for Brummie chef Ben Ternent when he was named among the rising stars of the nation’s top restaurants.Read

Best Buys Jul 30 2009

Alain Grignon Cuvee Fleur is an ideal fresh and fruity rose to keep in the fridge in the hope that the summer will finally return, especially as it’s just £3.89 at Waitrose.Read

Win £1,000 by taking part in a Come Dine With Me experience Jul 30 2009

WE have teamed up with Echo Falls, proud sponsor of Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me, to offer readers the chance to win £1,000.Read

Picnics pass taste Test at Edgbaston Jul 30 2009

THE weather forecast may not be great for the start of the Third Test at Edgbaston today but cricket fans can be assured of an enjoyable LBW – Lunch Before Wash-out.Read

Spend summer in the pink at All Bar One Jul 23 2009

THERE’S nothing like a glass of chilled rosé wine when the sun comes out.Read

Naomi's parlour is an ice little earner Jul 23 2009

WHEN little Rosa O’Connor couldn’t get a traditional ice cream near her home in Birmingham, her mum Naomi had the perfection solution: she opened her own parlour.Read

Time for tea... and not just any old tea! Jul 16 2009

PROPER afternoon tea – the sort where white-gloved waiters pour Champagne and offer dainty cucumber sandwiches for about £50 a head – seems very Marie Antoinette in these recessionary times.Read