Updated 7:05pm 1 June 2012

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A showcase for local produce

If you see a chef haggling over the price of some prime rib at a farm gate, it could well be Nick Turner.Read

South American taste experience at Bodega

Birmingham can enjoy the distinct flavours of South America with a new independent restaurant, writes Jon Perks.Read

Food for thought at the new RSC theatre in Stratford

New venues will whet the appetites of diners at the RSC theatre, writes Richard McComb.Read

Restaurant Review: The Lough Pool Inn in Sellack, Herefordshire

The latest edition of Michelin’s guide for pub food features more than 500 dining destinations, none of which are in Birmingham.Read

Steve has a Love of quality and passion at his restaurant

To launch a new restaurant is a risky venture at the best of times. To do so in the depths of a recession borders on lunacy, perhaps. Read

Restaurant Review: The Fountain, in Clent, Worcestershire

Aren’t awards brilliant? A public recognition of selfless endeavour and attainment. There are awards on show everywhere at this country pub. Read

Jason Atherton has the world at his feet after leaving Gordon Ramsay

Richard McComb talks to Jason Atherton about Malaysian food and life after Gordon Ramsay.Read

YO! Sushi setting up Brindleyplace restaurant

A restaurant chain which inspired the UK’s sushi craze in the late 1990s is opening up a new standalone outlet in Birmingham.Read

Restaurant Review: Henry's Cantonese Restaurant, Birmingham

There are lots of different ways of choosing a restaurant, from colleagues’ and friends’ recommendations to guides and, quite possibly, newspaper reviews.Read

New cookbook by Lasan could help save children's lives

If good food and nutrition is important for everyday life, its value is even greater for people recovering from serious illness.Read

Birmingham chefs team up to promote city's restaurants

Leading chefs in Birmingham have formed a new group to promote the city’s restaurants, nurture fresh talent and boost the international profile of Brum cuisine.Read

A weekend of gastro indulgence lined up at the Ludlow Food Festival

Richard McComb looks ahead to this weekend's Ludlow Food Festival, now into its 16th year. Read

Chinese food gets the sophisticated at Kai Mayfair

Food Critic Richard McComb visits an inspirational Chinese restaurant to get an insight into the task faced by Birmingham’s Oriental culinary pretenders.Read

Restaurant Review: Handmade Burger Co and The Plough

This week, for one week only, we are offering readers a special offer on our super sizzling food reviews.Read

Where food does the talking

Food critic Richard McComb enjoys an audience with forthright Michelin-star chef Richard Turner.Read

Restaurant Review: Mallory Court

Michelin-starred Mallory Court has perfected the art of fine cuisine at a relatively affordable price.Read

Glynn Purnell and Jamie Oliver driven by a passion for outstanding food

Food Critic Richard McComb runs the rule over the two main contenders in the battle of Birmingham's new restaurant openings.Read

Glynn Purnell and Jamie Oliver to open new restaurants in Birmingham

Michelin-star chef Glynn Purnell is to open a second restaurant in Birmingham – stealing a march on Jamie Oliver’s new Italian outlet.Read

Simon Majumdar: Birmingham's developing good taste

Food writer Simon Majumdar gives his verdict on Birmingham’s culinary scene after returning for the first time in 20 years.Read

Restaurant Review: Saffron

A curious thing has happened in the past month: two restaurants have asked me to complain about them.Read