The quality of the meat from Alan Foster's is excellent. Their ready meals are equally good and I…read morecan recommend them wholeheartedly. Recently, I had a beef hotpot with dumplings - beautiful! It tasted home made although I think theirs is better than I could have made myself. Their lamb pasties are also delicious, as are their pork pies. In normal times, I love their hot pork sandwiches but I think these are currently suspended due to the covid outbreak. They also sell a nice fruit pie, and a range of interesting cheeses.

Well, its time to stock up the freezer again, so I wondered around in search of any of the butchers…read moredoing any good deals. Not looking for anything fancy, just the basics, mince, chicken, stew steak, chops etc... I would like to support a local (rather than tesco/sainbury's etc) butcher so am looking for someone who has good prices but also good quality stuff. That's when I happened upon W Powell & Son in Boldmere. I'm sick of supermarket meat and despite all the talk of national belt-tightening - we seem to have finally recognized that it's worth paying a bit more for expertly sourced meat from true specialists.They have a stunning display of meat (no carcasses hidden away here), knowledgeable staff, happy to offer cookery advice and there's a well-thumbed collection of recipe books on hand for anything they can't answer. A real gem. Supermarket meat is all well and good for convenience but for some truly special cuts you must venture to the specialist.

We come here every week to get our joint of meat for our Sunday roast. Generally we get our pork…read moreand lamb here but my favourite has to be the topside of beef. There is a good selection of meats on display and if you ask they will cut the joints of meat to the size you need if they haven't anything of that weight on show. The meat here is a very good quality and the hygiene levels must be high as it always looks very clean and tidy. The butchers here are always chatty. If you're planning a a Come Dine With me style event or are cooking a special meal its worth coming to places like this as the butchers are knowledgeable and can offer you advice on the best cut of meat and the quantity you might need. Personally I can't wait for the summer to kick in properly so I can have a barbecue as the burgers on sale here are delicious. Although this is mainly for the carnivores as well as purchasing your meat you can also buy other produce such as eggs.

We walk past The Deli around once a week when grocery shopping and finally decided to pop in for a…read moreglass of wine over the weekend. Based on the atmosphere and quality of wine, I love this little spot. It is so cosy. We were the only customers in the store and received superb service. The owner runs this location and a few other shops, plus hosts food tents at festivals during Christmas. She came over to our table and made some wine recommendations and gave us a bowl of crisps on the house. My partner, Seth S., and I both ordered the Pinot Noir from Romania. It was delightfully full-bodied and smooth. The lighting is dimmed just enough to encourage good conversation and a comfortable atmosphere. There are two main rooms for seating, each with groupings of chairs or booths around bistro style tables. The art and decor feel like a brasserie. I would highly recommend The Deli for a delicious glass of wine (or 3) and great conversation with friends.

Breakfast Review:…read more One of the best Full English breakfasts in the Midlands! Its a wonderful deli, on the High Street in Boldmere, with outdoor seating - which is superb when the sun comes out! The breakfasts are awesome. Superb sausages, great bacon, exceptional bread, (the deli sells some of the best bread in Birmingham). 2 succulent sausage, 2 bacon, fried egg, 2 half tomatoes, mushrooms. toast, quality butter. Its one of the best in Birmingham, (I rate it joint 2nd). The staff are great, headed by Pip the owner and her team of assistants, (including sons). The only real problem with this place is that I always spend a fortune on their amazing cheeses, breads, cakes and pate's. Try it. You will thank me!