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Chef at Simpson's, Edgbaston, talks about chocolate Apr 16 2009

A CHOCOLATE a day keeps the dentist away.Read

Thai-me for a food celebration at Brindley Place restaurant Apr 09 2009

SHOULD you be deluged with water by a couple of smiling Thais, don’t be offended – they’re cleansing your soul.Read

Simple, yet satisfying - our verdict on Pomodoro Rosso in Moseley Apr 09 2009

AMBITION is a good thing, encouraging us to improve and innovate.Read

Pies the limit for Hotel du Vin’s new pub Apr 09 2009

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Happy days all round as Garden Tea Room leaves shadows Apr 09 2009

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Top chef dishes up a meal for four for under a tenner Apr 02 2009

IT’S as traditional as hot cross buns, chocolate eggs and simnel cake.Read

Perfectly sizzling steak discovered at the Yenton pub, Erdington Apr 02 2009

SIZZLING by name, sizzling by nature – that’s the border outpost known as The Yenton.Read

EVER since sipping on the potent green delight of a Margarita at Las Vegas’ Bellagio hotel, my father has been battling to recreate its wonder to disasterous effect. Mar 19 2009

For months after returning from the famous strip, his latest attempts were thrust into my hand every time I walked through the door for Sunday lunch. Too sweet, too sour, or so strong it would have fuelled my car rather than my desire for another round.Read

Terrific value Indian meal Mar 19 2009

THERE are some dishes that are sheer perfection.Read

Stirchley fish bar to the rescue of hungry family Mar 19 2009

IF YOU are ever feeling hungry in south Birmingham, then consider the famous Dads Lane chippy as the fifth emergency service.Read

Spice girl from Smethwick shows a taste for business Mar 12 2009

WHOEVER doubted that mother knows best?Read

Hotel Du Vin, 25 Church Street, Birmingham 0121 200 0600 Mar 05 2009

AGE is a terrible thing, making floppy bits that were once taut and dulling minds that were once razor sharp.Read

Bargain Bite: All Bar One, Brindleyplace, Birmingham Mar 05 2009

AT around 5.30pm on Friday, the last thing on most people’s minds in All Bar One was eating.Read

All geared up for the bun bonanza Mar 05 2009

WORKERS at Greggs bakery in Birmingham aren’t allowed to stack more than 20 trays of hot cross buns on top of each other.Read

Lentils growing in popularity Feb 26 2009

Q I have noticed lentils are very trendy nowadays, just how do you cook them properly?Read

Turners, 69 High Street, Harborne. 0121 426 4440 Feb 26 2009

EATING at Michelin- starred restaurants is a luxury, right?Read

Smoothies are so full of fruity goodness Feb 26 2009

SMOOTHIES have taken the UK by storm.Read

Bargain Bite: The Glass Lounge, Fort Dunlop, Birmingham Feb 26 2009

VINAPRISS – a wine bar with its own television studio from which presenters touted cases of Riesling and the like – is no more.Read

Flavour of Tehran tickles tastebuds Feb 26 2009

IT’S not a phrase you hear often – popping out for an Iranian.Read

SMOOTHIES have taken the UK by storm. Feb 26 2009

Britons are estimated to drink their way through more than £20 million worth of pureed fruit and vegetable drinks every year and smoothies of all kinds are now on sale everywhere.Read

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