Brumbox Bulletin 01.08.23

Brumbox Bulletin 01.08.23

Do This

Discover your new go-to food spot by taking part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival

28th July - 27th August 2023
All over Brum!

Named one of the best in the UK, Birmingham’s culinary scene is something to be proud of. With cracking independents placed all over the city, we’re never short of great food options. So why not celebrate them?

Cue Birmingham Restaurant Festival; one whole month dedicated to local eateries and diners, with each particpating venue offering a great value set menu to enjoy throughout the duration.

So click below, see what gets your mouth watering the most and dine out a little more than you usually would over the next few weeks. Our lunch breaks are going to get a little more luxurious, that’s for certain!

I'm feeling hungry!

After more ideas? Check out our city guide!

 

Picture This

Alpha Tower stands behind Birmingham Town Hall in the sunshine.

This shot, taken by David Williams in 2020, focuses on one of many juxtapositions in Birmingham’s skyline. It seems there's a new tower block erected every week, rising high above what’s left of the heritage buildings that the city was once famed for.

In an age of major transition, do you prefer the grand architecture of the past or sleek, modern designs?

 

Consider This

Jude Bellingham poses in the 2023/24 Real Madrid home kit

Read this article exploring Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid this Summer

From Birmingham to the Bernabeu; this article encapsulates the spirit of one of Brum’s greatest to grace the pitch and details why he’s likely to succeed under the glaring lights of the biggest club in the world.

Many sniggered and teased as Blues retired his shirt number upon his move to Germany back in 2020, but fast-forward to earlier this Summer when he became Real Madrid's second most expensive transfer ever, and it seems a no-brainer.  

His well-mannered, confident approach during his unveiling was refreshing and we can’t wait to see what he achieves in the season ahead!

Read here.

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