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Sum kind of wonderful Mar 2 2007 What you name your restaurant can be so important to its success; they can easily backfire, especially in the hands of a vicious restaurant critic (The Place 2 B and Caffé Uno two examples that spring to mind - respectively renamed The Place Not 2 B and Caffé Oh No in reviews). more

Turkish delight Feb 15 2007 Moving to the Midlands from London five years ago wasn't anywhere near the wrench that the naysayers of my social circle warned it would be. Apart from one thing. The food. more

Sky's the limit at Cielo Jan 31 2007 Jon Perks visits a Brindleyplace favourite. more

New look Lazeez Dec 4 2006 Tucked away in a quiet corner of The Mailbox, Lazeez Signature looks surprisingly unassuming from the outside. more

Outback oddity at LSQ2 Nov 2 2006 It's a mixed bag of Australian influenced dishes that Annie Roberts discovered on a visit to LSQ2 Brasserie. more

Gold standard at Turmeric Nov 2 2006 Narin Bahar discovers an Indian restaurant which merits a trip out of Birmingham more

Rome Cooking Oct 3 2006 Narin Bahar visits Coliseum Restaurant in Kenilworth more

Oriental Expression Oct 3 2006 It's no fluke The Oriental was recently named in the Times' list of the country's top 10 pan-Asian restaurants, says Jon Perks. more

All white Aug 1 2006 The White Swan in Harborne has joined a hugely successful stable. Jon Perks paid a visit... more

A taste of the past Aug 1 2006 Annie Roberts steps back in time with a visit to the victorian themed Jonathans' more

New kid in the Box Jul 5 2006 A restaurant chain successful in London comes to Birmingham, but can it succeed in the highly competitive Midlands? Jon Perks went to find out... more

Spice station at Café Thai Bangla May 3 2006 The old adage 'don't judge a book by its cover' is never more apt than when you first see the building housing Albrighton's newest restaurant. more

Going loopy for Deolali May 3 2006 You could so easily walk past Deolali - but you'd be mad to miss it. more

Simply wonderful Apr 4 2006 Alan Greenwood (and wife) visits Michelin-starred Simpsons' country cousin. more

All in good time at Filini Apr 4 2006 Jon Perks samples the Sardinian offerings at the new Radisson SAS Hotel. more

Tanoshi Mar 1 2006 While Birmingham may be most famous for its Balti Triangle, it can't be long before the number of Oriental restaurants starts to give it a run for its money. more

La Dolce Vito! Feb 2 2006 A warm welcome and a memorable meal make the perfect evening for Julia Gregory. more

Metro Bar's not just the business Feb 2 2006 Narin Bahar takes time out during a working day to sample Metro's menu. more

Lounge Wizard at the Sublounge Jan 3 2006 Narin Bahar delves into the delights of one of the newest hangouts in Birmingham. more

Roost dinners Jan 3 2006 Jon Perks visits The Cock Inn to chick it out. Was the food fowl or did the chef pullet off? (that's enough poultry jokes - ed). more

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