Xmas Special: Birmingham's Best Bites of 2024 With Bite Your Brum & The Fat Foodie

Get ready for a festive feast of laughs and foodie insights! In this holiday special, Liam and Carl are joined by special guests Laura (Bite Your Brum) and Chris (The Fat Foodie) to dive into the highs, lows, and hidden gems of Birmingham’s food scene in 2024. 🍴 From standout dishes to must-visit spots like Rabbit, Albatross, Meat Shack, and Tiger Bites Pig, we dish out the details on the year’s top openings and closings. With plenty of cheeky banter and hilarious Christmas greetings, this episode is packed with humour, heartfelt reflections, and insider foodie tips. 🎧 Whether you’re a Birmingham local or a food lover from afar, this episode will leave you hungry for more! Hit play now for a delicious mix of wit, wisdom, and culinary celebration. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your favourite food memories of 2024 in the comments! 00:00 Festive Greetings and Introductions 00:27 Meet the Guests 00:54 Award Talk and Banter 01:10 Christmas Special Setup 02:31 Food and Drink Orders 05:30 TikTok and Social Media Adventures 06:20 Old Man Pubs and Nostalgia 11:55 Openings and Closings in Birmingham 29:42 Top Three Memorable Moments 32:14 Exploring Southern Street Food 33:07 Zumhof: A Unique Experience 35:01 The Wilderness and Other Culinary Adventures 36:32 Memorable Dishes and Dining Experiences 42:19 Hidden Gems and Local Favorites 50:41 Upcoming Food Events and Venues 54:25 Final Thoughts and Future Plans Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors for this episode JQ BID. The Jewellery Quarter is where grit meets glamour, history mingles with the hustle, and a rich tapestry of heritage pulses with modern energy. Home to over 700 jewellers and indie retailers, it’s a neighbourhood where craft and creativity shine as brightly as the gold in its workshops. But it’s not just about the sparkle — this vibrant corner of Birmingham boasts a thriving food and drink scene and a story steeped in centuries of incredible history. At the centre of it all is the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID), the unsung hero keeping this remarkable area ticking. From projects that champion local businesses to efforts that protect its historic soul, JQBID works tirelessly to ensure the Quarter remains one of the UK’s most unique and unforgettable destinations for those who visit, work, or call it home. Website- https://jewelleryquarter.net/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jq_bid/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JewelleryQtr/ Twitter/X- https://www.x.com/JQBID Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Laura & Chris Bite Your Brum Insta- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/biteyourbrum/⁠ Twitter- ⁠https://www.x.com/BiteYourBrum/⁠ TikTok-⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@biteyourbrum⁠ Follow Laura's Professional Page- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bitecomms/⁠ The Fat Foodie Insta- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefatfoodieuk/⁠ TikTok- ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thefatfoodieuk⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk