Results tagged “slowdown” from Birmingham Mail - Restaurant Spy

Is the slowdown in the economy being exaggerated or are people simply making merry while all around them crumbles?

I ask because restaurants are generally regarded as a bit of a barometer of how well off people feel and, if that's the case, then Birmingham's eaters-out seem to think things are OK.

Restaurants told me that January and February - the two slowest months of the year - were unusually busy. Then last Monday evening - traditionally the quietest night of the week - the expensive but excellent in Brindleyplace Cielo was packed.