FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD The High Field has been crowned the best gastropub in Birmingham and the whole of the Midlands at the Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards 2022. Now in its sixth year, the awards recognise the best eateries, restaurants, bars, pubs and the people who work in them from across the region. More than 600 people attended the awards, which took place at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham after a two-year hiatus. “We are thrilled to have taken home the title of Best Gastropub at this year’s awards, it really does mean a lot,” says the general manager of The High Field, Charlotte Carter. “It’s not the first time we have won – we were delighted to have been given the title in 2016 – but it’s a big deal to win again as we constantly strive to make The High Field the best it can be. We take great pride in putting quality seasonal food on our guests’ plates, keeping their glasses topped up with great beers, wines, spirits and cocktails, and giving them a fantastic experience every time they visit. Being recognised for this in the hotly contended public vote and by leading lights in the hospitality industry here in the city is doubly fantastic!” Find out more at www.highfieldedgbaston.co.uk HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Multi-award-winning bridal boutique TDR Bridal is celebrating 15 years of business. One of the largest stockists of bridal and menswear in the UK, it’s no surprise that TDR Bridal is also on the shortlist for the much-coveted Retailer of the Year industry-led awards. TDR Bridal stocks an extensive range of dresses, from a UK size six-32. Designer names include Sassi Holford, Enzoani, Morilee, Ronald Joyce, Jolie by Berta, Sottero and Midgley and the eponymous collections from Justin Alexander. The boutique also has a team of in-house seamstresses and a huge range of accessories and veils. “I am so proud to have achieved 15 years in business,” says managing director, Rebecca Baddeley. “It’s been tough in the wedding industry through COVID-19, but rather than shut off and shut up shop, I embraced the lockdowns, using the time to create a new business plan and develop all the ideas that I had to grow the business even further, ready to hit the ground running when it was all over. TDR is constantly developing but at its heart is a team with a passion to provide brides with the best advice, support and shopping experience to help them find the dress of their dreams. My team work so hard and they’re simply amazing!” Visit www.tdr-bridal.co.uk for more information. A NEW LOOK The White Lion at Radford Semele has re-opened its doors having been completely transformed inside and out by the new owners. Every inch of the old building has been carefully restored, creating cosy nooks and crannies that are perfect for drinking and dining. There’s a new bar with plenty of spots to linger, lots of original exposed brickwork and dark wooden beams, a light and modern garden room with new bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace and a secluded garden that’s been beautifully landscaped and furnished with lounging sofas and tables for delightful al fresco lunches and suppers. The new general manager, Lianne Sargent, tells us: “We’ve brought the pub back to life, inside and out and can’t wait to welcome everyone back. The new look is fresh and modern but perfectly in keeping with the building’s history, and we’re looking forward to opening with a menu full of the good stuff. We firmly believe that every great village deserves a great pub, serving seasonal dishes with genuine hospitality, and that’s just what we hope to bring to Radford Semele. I’ll be working with my fantastic team to make sure everyone feels at home, whether you pop in for a glass of wine in the sunshine, spend a couple of hours over a leisurely lunch or come for a celebration dinner with family and friends.” For more information, visit www.thewhitelionradfordsemele.co.uk PLANNED TO PERFECTION Hogarths Stone Manor, a luxury hotel near Worcester, is hosting an open evening. The hotel is a blissful retreat for weddings, conferences and ‘just the two of us’ escapes. A short drive from Kidderminster, and only 17 miles from Birmingham, it’s right on the doorstep of the picture-perfect rolling hills of rural Worcestershire. The property boasts a restaurant, accommodation, beautiful gardens, afternoon tea and spa treatments. Come visit the team on the 16th November, 2022, between 6pm and 8pm where you’ll have the opportunity to view the venue and discuss your big day. Get in touch at www.hogarths.co.uk/stone-manor www.instagram.com/bymeganbronte 10
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