2020 review

In a year dominated by the c word, it was good to look back over 2020 for my annual review and be reminded of how our local food and drink businesses fought to keep trading during the pandemic. I started 2020 off by wishing good luck to three new openings. In Birmingham Masterchef Professionals 2019 …

Table Talk – October

This month I’ll be looking for some Autumn cheer in Stratford upon Avon, at the three week FEASTS festival.  From Friday 2 – Thursday 2 October, local restaurants, cafes and hotels will be cooking up a range of offers, events and competitions to enjoy. For the full details visit www.stratfordfeasts.co.uk and check out the Facebook page . Congratulations to …

Table Talk – keeping it local

Birmingham isn’t the be all and end all when it comes to great dining in the West Midlands, Warwickshire has its own stars too in the shape of The Butchers Social, The Tame Hare and Tailors. When The Butchers Social opened four years ago, the lure of salted caramel chicken wings was enough to get …

New Years Eve Menus

To welcome 2013, here are my recommendations for five restaurants to celebrate New Year’s Eve.             The Chef’s Dozen has an eight course dinner with a glass of bubbly upon arrival and another to toast 2013. Depending on seasonal availability diners will be served snacks upon arrival, followed by pressed Paddock …

Warwick Dining Guide

                New! Guide to dining in Warwick now on the Destinations page. From award-winning gastro pub The Rose & Crown and traditional tea shop Thomas Oken Tea Rooms  to fine dining at Tailors and steaks at The Lazy Cow, this medieval market town has a lot to offer …

Tailors summer menu

Looking at the new Summer menu of Tailors in Warwick. Can’t wait to try pan roasted king scallops with an oak smoked salmon and beetroot ravioli, tarragon and caper dressing. Will also be leaving room for a warm hazelnut tart, apricot compote and a malted barley ice cream. http://www.tailorsrestaurant.co.uk