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News, reviews and features on the best food and drink in Birmingham and the West Midlands

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Birmingham’s best restaurant meal kits: from Michelin star to modern Mexican

December 11, 2020 Simon Carlo

Award-winning food and drink writer Simon Carlo gives us his rundown of Birmingham’s best restaurant ‘at home’ boxes for delivery at home

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The breweries delivering craft beer in and around Birmingham

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Richard Franks Beer, brewery, Craft beer, Digbeth, Stirchley

The best breweries in Birmingham and the surrounding area who are delivering craft beer during lockdown and UK Covid restrictions.

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The best independent coffee shops and cafes in Birmingham

October 31, 2018March 16, 2020 Rhiannon Davies brunch, cafe, coffee, Independent Birmingham, independent coffee

The independent coffee shop scene in ever-growing, and Birmingham is proud to host some of the best in the UK. Here are our favourites!

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Dishoom announces Birmingham restaurant opening date and soft launch offer

March 5, 2020 Richard Franks Dishoom

Dishoom Birmingham will finally open its doors in April, following a ten-day soft launch with 50% off all food

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Digbeth Dining Club announces street food partnership with Aston Villa

November 22, 2019 Richard Franks Aston Villa, Digbeth, digbeth dining club

Football fans will soon be able to enjoy a very different match day food experience when they visit the Villa.

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Brand new Latin American restaurant La Mariposa to open in Birmingham

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 Rhiannon Davies

Brand new Latin American restaurant La Mariposa to open in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

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Indico Street Kitchen
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Indian street food restaurant Indico to open in the Mailbox

October 13, 2019November 19, 2019 Rhiannon Davies Birmingham, Indico, The Mailbox

Indico is set to open its second restaurant, bringing a taste of authentic Indian street food to the prestigious canalside venue.

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Dig Brew Co brewery launches new pizzeria with a fresh spin

November 3, 2019November 6, 2019 Rhiannon Davies dig brew co

Birmingham’s award-winning Dig Brew Co brewery and taproom has added a fresh spin to its Dough after launching its new pizzeria.

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Open date announced for Gino D’Acampo’s first Birmingham restaurant

October 22, 2019November 4, 2019 Rhiannon Davies Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Chef Gino D’Acampo to open brand new restaurant at the heart of the city centre, showcasing the very best of hearty Italian food.

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Opheem Birmingham
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Indian restaurant Opheem brings another Michelin star to Birmingham

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 Rhiannon Davies Adam's, Carters of Moseley, Opheem, Purnell's, Simpsons

Birmingham brings its grand total of Michelin star restaurant to five, following the release of the latest Michelin Guide.

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