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Cherry Reds – Incredible Independent, Central Birmingham
When Louise invited me to come along to our second Literary Salon, I fully expected to end up in another dive bar in the Jewellery Quarter. You can imagine my elation to be brought to this charming independent restaurant in the middle of town. Though parking was a...
Niche Cafe – Salt of the Earth Café, Jewellery Quarter
This cafe has been on my radar for some months. I remember when I was battling between the BPP Law School and the University of Law, both of whom were vying for my precious coins, I first ate here. Now, I am always on the lookout for unassuming brilliance. Niche Cafe...
Cafe Reem – Hidden Harborne Treasure, Birmingham
I'll set the scene: it is Sunday morning, Mass is over and I am having a coffee with Louise. Having friends and commitments, she is unable to go for Sunday lunch. I am forced to dine alone like a solitary seagull. Cafe Reem is four minutes' cycle from St Mary's...
Cupid & Psyche 85 – AOTM February 2019
I'll let you into a secret. I had already chosen AOTM for February quite early on. However, one fateful night, in the midst of a pristine carbonara with a less than interesting dinner opponent, this album occurred to me. The album title is apposite for this month of...
Bogata Coffee Co – If you must, Milton Keynes
Do not go to Milton Keynes. As far as you can steer clear. Avoid it with all the tenacity and ingenuity you have at your disposable. But if you find it impossible to avoid a visit to this dreadful drive-through city, you can do no better than to lunch at the charming...
Recipe – Porc and mushroom Ragù
Have you ever been so angry, so bilious with ire that the only way to console you is cooking? I didn't think such a state of perfect puerile vexation existed until Wednesday last. That was when I made this phenomenal Ragù. It tasted quite phenomenal, so terrific in...