Jay Rayner, food critic for the Observer, regular on Masterchef, and presenter of Radio 4′s The Kitchen Cabinet, recently visited Digbeth.

While here, he sampled the atmosphere of Fazeley Studios and the culinary delights of The Karczma Polish restaurant on Bordesley Street. Naturally, Jay had quite a bit to say about The Karczma…

There is something very special going on here: a true instinct to feed, a massive generosity of spirit, and an outstanding love affair with the noble pig. This is Polish food the way you want it: deep, rich, soothing, hearty. It is one long hug on a plate.

We’ve said the Karczma is a great alternative restaurant right on our doorstep here in Digbeth. But Jay’s verdict? “Go there.” We don’t need to be told twice!

You can read the full review online here, or click here to book a table to see what all the fuss is about yourself.

Smacznego!

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When: Friday 25th May, 20:00 onwards
Where: The Polish Club, Bordesley Street, Digbeth, B5 5PH
Tickets £10

Birmingham’s TG Collective (TGC) will be celebrating the launch of their new album in the curious surrounds of Digbeth’s Polish Club this evening, with support from Dan Wilkins (solo Kora).

Fresh from performances at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Pizza Express Soho, and a live session for JazzFM, TGC return to Birmingham before the release of ‘Release The Penguins’ this Monday – their first studio album as TG Collective.

Winning rave reviews, and with the eclectic six-piece flamenco, gypsy jazz and contemporary classical band’s debut album making its way into The Sunday Times’ Records of The Year in 2005, TCG are surely not to be missed!

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