This week's Birmingham food and drink digest brings news of sweet treats in Small Heath, a bar closure and replacement, a bakery's return, and upcoming developments in the city centre.
Small Heath Sweet Spot: Ambala's Mithai
Kirsty Bosley visited Ambala in Small Heath to sample Asian sweets, admitting her pronunciation of 'gulab jamun' as 'goo-lab ja-moon' caused amusement. The full story includes a video of her tasting mithai. She invites readers to recommend other sweet shops.
Revolucion de Cuba Closes, Bonnie Rogues Arrives
Revolucion de Cuba on Temple Street is closing after nine years, with last orders this weekend. A new bar, Bonnie Rogues, a sister brand, will take over following a £1m overhaul. It promises a 'live and loud party bar' with karaoke, live music, sport, and Sunday roasts.
The Bread Collection Returns
The Bread Collection has reopened at Piccadilly Arcade, having left Great Western Arcade. Its return to another Victorian spot has been welcomed by fans.
New Bakery Experience on Link Street
A new baking-focused experience is set to open on Link Street, the walkway between Bullring and Grand Central. Details are limited, but Kirsty shares what she discovered.
Martineau Place Plans and Sharon Osbourne Sighting
Plans for Martineau Place include demolishing shops, restaurants, and bars to build two towers and a Botanic Arcade for independent stores, with restaurants, coffee shops, and terraces to promote 'Birmingham cafe culture'. Separately, Sharon Osbourne was spotted at a spooky bar in the area.
Other News
Market stalls are returning to New Street, a new restaurant opens in Solihull with a 50% off deal, and a 'rescued' pub reopens with three major changes.
