Cheers…
Jon Knibb reports from the Great British Beer Festival.
Birmingham pupils become ‘Masterchefs’ for a day
A dozen students from three Birmingham schools swapped the classroom for the kitchen to become ‘Masterchefs’ for the day
Alistair Griffin: The Foodbank Tour
It’s time for Alistair Griffin to sing for his supper, as the singer-songwriter embarks on a UK tour with a difference.
Campaign gives flavour of ‘Birmingyum’
Visit Birmingham has partnered with London Midland to launch a new tourism campaign promoting the city’s food scene
Whether the weather be hot or not, it’s always chilli
The hottest event in town – Birmingham Chilli Festival – will be arriving in Brindleyplace this Friday, ready to challenge Birmingham’s taste buds.
Southside adds a dash of ooh la la to Bastille Day
Birmingham’s Southside district is welcoming its first streetfood party to celebrate Bastille Day next Sunday, 14 July.
University event highlights benefits of short food chains
The benefits of short food chains and local produce were the focus of an event on Wednesday 3 July organised by Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology and Food Security
Food festival to serve up a treat
There’ll be plenty to eat and drink at the end of the month at RAF Cosford
A tantalising season of taste at The Mailbox
Birmingham’s most stylish shopping and leisure destination The Mailbox is adding a splash of flavour with a host of tasty events this summer.
‘Cautious welcome’ for Pollinator Action Plan
Government plans revealed today for the introduction of a National Pollinator Strategy to tackle the rapid decline of Britain’s bees and other pollinating insects have been given a cautious welcome by Friends of the Earth.
Nominations now open for The English Curry Awards 2013
The English Curry Awards are returning once again to showcase the best curries England has to offer.
Co-operative store in Moseley celebrates new-look store
Midlands Co-operative food store on Swanshurst Lane in Moseley, Birmingham, celebrated its refurbishment with food tastings in their new-look store.
Halesowen Muslim community holds a Poppy Picnic for the Armed Forces
Halesowen community invited to join in a big Poppy Picnic this Saturday to support The Royal British Legion’s vital work for the Armed Forces community
Tasting on the Terrace
Birmingham’s innovative meeting and event space thestudio hosted a menu tasting session to launch its new Summer dishes developed by head chef Noel Murphy and his creative team.
Restaurant review: Tiger Bills Birmingham
Naomi Tolley has paid a visit to Tiger Bills and brings us a review of a recent addition to Birmingham’s burgeoning culinary landscape.
Anna Rose and her asparagus tips
Anna Rose writes a timely reminder of a tasty product that requires fewer delivery miles to arrive on our menus.
Restaurant review: Fiesta Del Asado
You might think an Argentine restaurant would be out of place in Birmingham. Tammy Facey has been to check it out and is rather smitten.
Over 1800 beers featured in CAMRA’s new Good Bottled Beer Guide
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has launched the new edition of its famous Good Bottled Beer Guide, which this time features over 1800 bottle-conditioned beers.
Noshing review: Boston Tea Party
Our Tammy has been out sampling the fare in Birmingham once more. She brings news of an independent in the heart of the city.
In the field of opportunity it’s veggie time again
Anna Rose brings news of National Vegetarian Week and some thoughts on how easy it is to explore epicurian serendipity.
Forecast chilli for Brindleyplace
Brindleyplace has named Aston Manor Cider as the sponsor for its fiery Chilli Festival that will take place on the mixed-use estate this summer.
See It, Grow It, Taste It!
Martineau Gardens Spring Event, Edgbaston
It doesn’t get tougher than this
But Laurence Inman’s ire drives him to new levels of toughness.
Tammy’s been to Ginger’s Bar
Tammy Facey has been for a science lesson. An experience which obviously left her reeling.
March of the beekeepers: Government urged to back pesticide restrictions
The Government must take urgent action to protect declining bee populations by supporting European Commission proposals next Monday
Brum Yum Yum Streetfood Market in Kings Heath
Once again Tammy Facey, our intrepid gastro-gnome, has been out in the field doing what she likes best. Here’s her report.
Celebrity chef recipe study highlights healthy eating concerns
Meal recipes promoted by celebrity chefs in Britain could be a hidden contributing factor to the country’s obesity epidemic and associated public health concerns, according to new research.
Calling all bakers… Get your pinnies on!
Birmingham City Mission asks supporters to hold ‘100 cake sales in June’
CAMRA book highlights Britain’s Best Real Heritage Pubs
A new publication from CAMRA, The Campaign for Real Ale, highlights the hidden gems of British pub architecture with 270 pub interiors of outstanding historic interest.
Food, Average to Glorious Food
Representatives of the food industry have been at the NEC this week at a series of trade shows. Steve Beauchampé sampled the atmosphere – and some of the wares!