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Sunday lunch added to the menu at The Grill Inn

Sunday Mercury — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:21:00 GMT

Drayton Manor Theme Park’s newest restaurant, The Grill Inn, has expanded its culinary

Pub review: Three Crowns and Sugar Loaf, Kidderminster

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN you’re doing lots of extra socialising in the run-up to Christmas, it can sometimes put a bit of a strain on your waistline.

Pub review: Royal Oak, Halesowen

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IT was like stepping back in time. All of a sudden, I was 17 again, sneaking into the pub near to school and attempting to get served.

Restaurant review: Nomis, Bridgnorth

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SIMON Szymanski worked with Great British Menu star Glynn Purnell for many years, overseeing service at Michelin-starred restaurants Jessica’s and Purnell’s in Birmingham.

Light bite: Rubens Light Indian Restaurant, Merry Hill Centre, Brierley Hill

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NORMALLY when you’re out shopping in a mall, you have to accept that if you want to stop for lunch you’re going to have to make do with a fairly fat-laden burger and chips.

Pub review: The Coach House, Solihull

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IF you want a bargain meal, The Coach House certainly won’t break the bank.

Pub review: Lutley Oak, Halesowen

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE children loved the Lutley Oak.

Recipe: Paella

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

METHOD

Restaurant review: Harvey Nichols Espresso Café, Mailbox, Birmingham

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A DAY of shopping in Birmingham can now be a luxury experience, thanks to the latest addition to Harvey Nichols.

Restaurant review: Cafe Masala, Kidderminster

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

YOU get a sense that everyone is trying really hard at Café Masala.

Eating Out: La Becasse, Ludlow

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

CHEF Will Holland was given a Michelin star within 18 months of opening La Bécasse back in 2007.

Pub review: The Boot Inn, Studley

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Boot is a lovely pub.

Tea Room Review: Crystal Tea Rooms, Wordsley

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A VISIT to the Crystal Tea Rooms is like stepping back in time.

Light bite: Chamberlain's Fish and Chip Shop, Oldbury

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

FISH and chips is a British institution.

Restaurant review: Cucina Rustica, St Pauls, Birmingham

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

PERHAPS it’s a girl thing, but I think you can always get a measure of a place by its toilets.

Pub review: The Black Horse, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE children were getting excited.

Pub review: The Lawnswood, Kingswinford

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Lawnswood pub was packed when we went there on a Saturday night.

Light bite: Shenstone Garden Centre, Lichfield

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THERE’S something to be said for taking things s-l-o-w-l-y.

Cafe review: De Greys, Ludlow

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

BROAD Street in Ludlow is said to be ‘one of the most memorable streets in England.’

Pub review: The Blake Barn, Sutton Coldfield

Sunday Mercury — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IT was a lovely hot sunny day so we made the most of being able to sit outside at The Blake Barn.