Monthly Archives: September 2012

MPW @ The Cube

Posted on September 24, 2012 by outinbrum

It was our first anniversary on Monday (Happy Anniversary Mr. C!), but being Monday many of the nicer Birmingham restaurants are closed as it’s chef’s night off. We fancied something with some sparkle so thought we’d give Marco Pierre White’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: The Cube, Area: The Mailbox, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Cuisine: Steakhouse, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Loki Wine

Posted on September 16, 2012 by outinbrum

Birmingham’s Great Western Arcade is fast becoming a focus for foodies in Brum, and the addition of “Loki Wines“, a wine merchant with a brilliant difference, is a very welcome one.The arcade already has arguable the best bakery (The Bread … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Great Western Arcade, My Favourite Places, Price: Average, Uncategorized, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Entertainment, Venue type: Gourmet Shop, Venue type: Wine Bar | 7 Comments

Opus Restaurant

Posted on September 14, 2012 by outinbrum

Unobtrusively set on a Colmore Business District side street Opus is a good example of Brum’s recent culinary progeny. It’s favoured by the business set who take their Two-Martini lunches here with a side of something tasty. First impressions on … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Colmore Business District, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: My eyes are watering - expensive, Venue type: Restaurant | 3 Comments

Bank Restaurant

Posted on September 14, 2012 by outinbrum

Firstly, a tip to the restaurant – advertise your marvellous Sunday lunch better! We had to ask about eighty questions to confirm they did do a proper Sunday lunch – it’s not on the menus or on any signs! I had the … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | 1 Comment

Saffron Indian Restaurant Birmingham – Disappointing from poppadom to exit…

Posted on September 14, 2012 by outinbrum

***** Update Winter ’13: This restaurant is now closed.  Thank goodness. We went to this restaurant on a group deal Friday night and I feel royally annoyed that I could have spent the evening elsewhere, but at least I suppose … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Colmore Business District, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Restaurant | 2 Comments

Aalto Restaurant @ Hotel La Tour – for opening night

Posted on September 14, 2012 by outinbrum

It was our pleasure this week of dining at a hotel restaurant new to Birmingham, Aalto at Hotel La Tour. Those city slickers amongst you may know this newly developed £24m, 174 bedroom hotel, is located near to the disused … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: East Side, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, My Favourite Places, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cafe, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Leave a comment

NYE 2010/11 at Edmunds Fine Dining, Birmingham, UK

Posted on September 14, 2012 by outinbrum

Those of you who know Birmingham may not think that a New Year’s Eve spent near Broad Street would be a wise move given the drunken antics of the thousands of revellers, and the reputation of some of the area’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Price: My eyes are watering - expensive, Venue type: Restaurant | 1 Comment