Broadly speaking
While my family tucks into bangers and mash at home tonight, I'll be at the ICC at the Best of Broad Street awards. It sounds glitzy occasion and there will be a full report of who won what in Tuesday's Birmingham Mail.
It has its critics, but I reckon Broad Street is a real success story. Think back a few years and it was a dismal, semi-derelict stretch with only the Rum Runner and Barbarella's to pull in the punters.
Today, with my clubbing days well in the past, you're unlikely to find me in any of its buzzing nightspots. Now Symphony Hall, the cinema or one of the restaurants appeal more.
Good luck to all the contenders at tonight's awards ceremony. Birmingham's hospitality industry is crucial to this city's success.
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Paul Fulford - Features Editor Paul Fulford gives his verdict on the region’s restaurants.
I must recommend a glorious Fish restaraunt called Bellamys in Warwick, we came across it by accident, the food and the service was superb, a well run family business, all to unkown in this day and age.
Thanks for the tip, Barbara. Fish restaurants seem to be a bit of a rarity in this area. Which is a shame.
One to try next time I visit Warwick Racecourse (so long as I don't lose all my money on the nags!).