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As independent restaurants across the UK continue to face unprecedented economic pressures, a new Birmingham-based venture is calling on local people to rally behind their neighbourhood food scene before it is too late.

Italy may have missed out on qualification for the World Cup for the third tournament running, but Zizzi is turning its restaurants into the unofficial embassy for the non-competing nation, celebrating the country that gave the world pasta, pizza and the art of spending three glorious hours around a dinner table.

Cow & Sow, the B Corp certified, premium steakhouse group located in Birmingham’s Paradise development, has launched a brand-new menu with the freshest of ingredients and the finest cuts of meat, including English Wagyu, Black Angus beef and Hampshire x Landrace pork.

Award-winning hospitality entrepreneurs Lisa Loebenberg and Emma Willis have unveiled their latest South London venture with the opening of The Hill, a modern British pub on Streatham High Road created from the transformation of popular independent venue SW16 Bar & Kitchen.

Michelin-starred, award-winning chef, author and restaurateur Giorgio Locatelli has been announced as the newest judge joining ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ this year.

Maker's Mark Whisky has announced a collaboration with British actor Lucien Laviscount for a new short film encouraging Brits to be uncompromising in moments that matter.

The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice and peas to curries and stews.

Capella Bangkok has been name Best Global Hotel for Food & Drink in Food & Wine’s prestigious 2026 Global Tastemakers Awards, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading culinary destinations.

Liam Hirt says: “When we launched Still In Cask in 2021, the goal was simple: make cask ownership accessible to the people who actually love whisky.” Liam is also the Founder of Psychompomp Microdistillery and Circumstance Distillery in Bristol. 

Last week saw The Evolv Collection and Chefs’ Forum host lunch in the sky, inviting culinary students and top hospitality suppliers to enjoy a specially curated menu, served against the backdrop of city skyline views at 24 Stories. 

This June, Albert’s Schloss Birmingham is welcoming summer back to the city with the return of its iconic Beer Terrace, the ultimate destination for sunshine pints, Bavarian feasting and al fresco catch-ups.

A brand-new range for Bonne Maman, vibrant and refreshing natural Fruit Jelly joins the chilled dessert collection.

A brand-new McDonald’s restaurant has just opened in Birmingham Airport.

The iconic Elephant Bar at Raffles Hotel Le Royal has been named one of the “Best Global Hotel Bars” by Food & Wine magazine—one of just 10 venues selected worldwide.

Zizzi is bringing together two Italian favourites with the launch of the new Pizzanini, a playful twist on pizza designed for summer lunches on the go.

For kids with every kind of taste bud, from picky pickers to fearless food explorers, this May half term, little foodies can feast for free at Alfred Works.