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Birmingham food scene
Had a great trip back to Birmingham. Dined at Simpson's, which was excellent, and Purnell's, which is inventive, full of personality, wit and artistry - up there with the world's very best. Also had a couple of great baltis at Shahi Nan Kebab on Stratford Road and Al Frash on Ladypool Road. I even bought myself a genuine pressed steel balti bowl. Will blog details.
Sorry, tejsmith, I wasn't able to catch your suggestions before my trip, but I'll definitely look into them next time.
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Birmingham food scene
It seems England's second city is undergoing some kind of restaurant renaissance. It now has three established Michelin-star restaurants (Purnells, Turners, Simpsons) - which is more than any other city outside London - an award-winning Indian phenomenon (Lasan - named best regional restaurant by Gordon Ramsay's F-Word), and hundreds of restaurants offering the traditional balti curry, invented in Birmingham.
Does anybody have any suggestions, recommendations about restaurants, balti houses, gourmet food shops, farmers markets in Brum? Would be glad to hear your thoughts...
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BonChon Chicken
I intend to check this place out soon, Fatima, so I'll let you know if it's worth the journey. Is it on trade centre road?
Moving to Abu Dhabi and looking for cheap yummy eats
For Indian food with a difference, try Konkans:
http://www.thenational.ae/article/20080701/ART/439327420/1086
Looking for Gourmet Cheese Shop and Truffle Oil in Dubai?
You could try Gourmet Station (04 515 4040) at the Oasis Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road, or the Organic Foods & Cafe (Dubai Mall, plus a few other locations in town). For cheese, if you can make the trip to Abu Dhabi (and believe me, it'll be worth it), Jones The Grocer (02 443 8762) has the largest cheese room in the UAE, and offers truffle oil when truffles are in season.
See the article below:
http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090727/LIFE/707269961/0/NATIONAL
