The Gastro Blog
23 May 2013 | Comments Off |
A huge `Congratulations’ to VMF Restaurant at Aston Villa Ranked #No. 1 restaurant out of 806 restaurants on Trip Advisor for Birmingham. `Congratulations’ as well to our other great restaurants who have received Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence rated by customers: – Andersons Bar & Grill – Metro Bar & Grill, Birmingham – Milan Indian [...]
10 May 2013 | Comments Off |
Director, Trevor Land hands over a cheque for £600 from the Gastro Card event at Opus Restaurant to our chosen charity Birmingham Settlement. Comments from Martin Holcombe, Chief Executive, Birmingham Settlement. Through our partnership with Gastro Card we have received valuable funds and networking opportunities which help to raise our profile in the wider community, [...]
3 May 2013 | Comments Off |
Stand-up comic, actor and Splash! judge Jo Brand received Honorary Life Membership of Birmingham Press Club – and the customary bugle – when she addressed club members and guests at a sell-out Celebrity Lunch held at Opus Restaurant, Birmingham. For more photographs please click the link below. http://birmingham-press-club.co.uk/image-galleries/celebrity-lunch-with-jo-brand-2013/ Birmingham Press Club receive their Gastro Card [...]
30 Apr 2013 | Comments Off |
Hotel du Vin, Birmingham are offering Gastro Card holders some fantastic offers. Why not book a table in the Bistro and enjoy a complimentary carafe of wine when ordering a main course from Hotel du Vin’s a la carte or plat du jour menu 5.30pm – 7pm Mon – Sat or Sunday from 7pm. To view the [...]
29 Apr 2013 | Comments Off |
Lasan Restaurant has been presented with the ‘Asian Business Restaurant of the Year 2013’ at a prestigious dinner which took place in Birmingham on Friday 26th April to celebrate the very best Asian entrepreneurship in the Midlands. The Asian Business Awards previously held in London for over 15 years, this year see the first time [...]
26 Apr 2013 | Comments Off |
Hotel du Vin – Bubble Lounge Our Bubble Lounge Champagne bar serves the finest Champagnes, Cocktails, Bottled beers from around the world, Fine Wines by the glass and Bottle. With probably the largest collection of spirits in Birmingham our bar features over 60 specialist whiskies and 30 different gins. Let our expert mixologists create something [...]
24 Apr 2013 | Comments Off |
Too many cooks? Not when you’re working alongside brothers Marcus and Brian Wareing. Michelin-starred Chef Marcus had familiar company in the kitchen at Aalto Restaurant, Birmingham, when he joined forces with brother Brian for a training session. Marcus has overseen menus, training and service standards at the brasserie-style restaurant at Hotel La Tour, since its [...]
18 Apr 2013 | Comments Off |
Genting Casino Edgbaston has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment of its gaming floor, bar and restaurant, relaunching with a fabulous VIP opening night in May. Although gaming is at the core of the Genting offering, the gorgeous new look cocktail bar & lounge and Fahrenheit Bar & Grill restaurant are destination venues in their own right. [...]
18 Apr 2013 | Comments Off |
Hampton Manor are pleased to announce a new Head Chef and Head Sommelier to their kitchen and cellar team. Ryan Swift took over from Martyn as Head Chef in March and is settling into the role nicely! and Sommelier Seamus Sharkey joins the team from The Nut Tree, Oxford. Having achieved a notable wine list on the Michelin Guide [...]
18 Apr 2013 | Comments Off |
Alan Becks, one of the finest crooners in the business will be performing at The Granville @ Barford on Friday 26 April. His double header show “A tribute to Dean Martin and the Legends of Swing” is legendary. Dinner bookings are from 7pm and Alan will perform from 8pm. Tickets are just £35 per person. [...]