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Restaurant Review: Jee Jee's, Smethwick

Birmingham Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:21:00 GMT

Jee Jee’s is no ordinary pub. It is a Punjabi pub. To many people, myself included, this concept is somewhere on the road to dining nirvana. Two of life’s greatest pleasures – curry and beer.

Shropshire restaurateur backing campaign to save Birmingham Wholesale Markets

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An award-winning Shropshire restaurateur is backing the campaign to save Birmingham wholesale markets from relocation.

Oldbury fish and chips restaurant Chamberlains best newcomer in UK

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:32:00 GMT

A Black Country fish and chip restaurant has landed a top national award less than a year after opening.

Time for Birmingham to join the International Food & Wine Society

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:14:00 GMT

Gastronomy professor Alan Harrison tells Richard McComb why the time is right for a dining culture club.

Restaurant Review: Golden Pond at Birmingham's Arcadian Centre

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

They were undeniably ducks’ feet, two of them, possibly a left and a right.

Loves Restaurant to quit Birmingham as venue is put up for sale

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Birmingham chef Steve Love, whose restaurant was recently featured in a list of Britain’s Top 100, is to quit the city.

A tasty recipe for a the Chinese New Year celebrations

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:21:00 GMT

Richard McComb talks to Chinese food specialist Brian Yip about the feasting and symbolism of Chinese New Year.

Restaurant Review: The Asquith in Newhall Street, Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Certain names create certain expectations and in Birmingham food circles “Purnell” is as potent as it gets.

New Birmingham food hub planned for Harborne clock tower building

Birmingham Post — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:13:00 GMT

Birmingham’s burgeoning culinary reputation is set to be further enhanced after plans for a ‘foodie’ hub in the heart of one of the city’s smartest suburbs were unveiled. Birmingham’s burgeoning culinary reputation is set to be further enhanced after plans for a ‘foodie’ hub in the heart of one of the city’s smartest suburbs were unveiled.

A taste of paradise in Barbados

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

It's cold, it's bleak, it's January. Richard McComb escapes the gloom on a dining tour of Barbados.

Richard McComb: Time for the 2011 McComb Awards for Dining

Birmingham Post — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

It’s that time of year again when the discount wrapping paper comes off the most insignificant awards in the culinary calender.

Restaurant Review: Mount Fuji, at the Bullring, Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Birmingham was the most heavily bombed city outside London during the Second World War, tonnes of explosives raining down from the night skies.

Purnell's restaurant lands sustainability award

Birmingham Post — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:51:00 GMT

Michelin-starred restaurant Purnell’s has become the first in Birmingham to be recognised as a sustainability champion

After Birmingham's Balti Belt, here comes the Delhi District

Birmingham Post — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:23:00 GMT

In the beginning was the Balti Belt but now Birmingham is fast developing a new culinary quarter. Anyone for dinner in the Delhi District?

Keep calm and carry on with the Christmas cooking

Birmingham Post — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Be prepared - Richard McComb asks two chefs how to tackle the challenge of cooking on Christmas Day.

Masterchef finalist Claire Hutchings brings a new twist to cooking

Birmingham Post — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

She may have lost out on television's MasterChef final, but Claire Hutchings is still a talent to look out for, writes Roz Laws.

San Carlo to open new bar restaurant in Birmingham city centre

Birmingham Post — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:26:00 GMT

The owners of Italian restaurant San Carlo are opening a new dining venture in Birmingham as part of wider plans to invest £2.5 million in the city.

A restaurant for all seasons

Birmingham Post — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

A training restaurant for jobless young people is achieving it's goals in Birmingham. Food Critic Richard McComb reports.

Restaurant Review: Sabai Sabai, in Harborne

Birmingham Post — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT

I don’t entirely get Thai food, although I am sure this is my fault. In fact, I am convinced of it.

Marco Pierre White's Birmingham restaurant opens at The Cube

Birmingham Post — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:02:00 GMT

Birmingham’s highest restaurant with views stretching across the city has finally launched, along with a new hotel.