Aysha's reviews
Review of Oro-the Marketplace
13 Nov 07, 16:23
Oro- The Marketplace 
I think this place has recently changed its name to the Oak, but its food and service remain brilliant. It's a completely organic experience, with a menu that is diverse, exciting and full of interesting dishes that demand attention. All of the food is either grown fresh on site or sourced from local suppliers, and you can tell in the taste of the food, which is superb. Attached to the restaurant is a fantastic farmers' shop which stocks an enormous variety of incredibly high quality food. This is an exceptionally brilliant place to eat and to visit, and it is reflected in the attitudes of the staff, who are all incredibly helpful and enthusiastic. You can tell that a lot of love has gone into making whatever is on sale here, either in the restaurant or in the shop, and as such you can guarantee a brilliant experience. It is a little out of the way of Birmingham, but if you fancy a bit of a drive out into the countryside, this is the place for you.
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Review of Jimmy Spices
02 Nov 07, 14:31
Jimmy Spices 
Part of a chain of buffet restaurants- Jimmy Spices is a pretty unneccessary addition to Sutton High Street's shops and businesses. Situated above Aldi, Jimmy Spice's is a place which, like so many buffet eating experiences, tries to do a bit too much all at the same time. You can choose from Indian, Chinese, Italian, Mexican and English cuisines here, mixing them up on one dish if you so wish. There's plenty of variety, and it's great if you're with fussy eaters, who'don't like foreign food', but to be honest I'd rather a restaurant that can do one type of food very well, rather than one which does lots of food moderately well. There's nothing particularly wrong with Jimmy Spices, the food is quite nice, but it's nothing special, and just one of many places where you pay around £10 for all you can eat, but where you end up eating far too much because you feel like you have to'get your money's worth'.
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Review of Green Room Cafe Bar
03 Oct 07, 10:44
The Green Room 
The Green Room is a long-standing favourite of the theatre-going crowd, and is frequently full of actors, theatre-goers and arty people who make up a large proportion of the clientele. Situated on Hurst Street, in the heart of the gay quarter and opposite the Hippodrome, the Green Room serves fantastic food in a chilled out and relaxed atmosphere. I have eaten at the Green Room lots of times, and their standard menu is full of healthy, interesting choices, with lots of vegetarian options for those who avoid meat. As a meat eater there's plenty there too, from BLT sandwiches to roast lamb escalopes, the Green Room has something for every carnivore out there. Staff are friendly and helpful, and know the menu inside out. There's also specials displayed on the chalk board, along with recommendations of wines you can have with your meal. Lunchtime sandwiches are massive and served with chips for around £5, which is a bargain when you think of how much you pay for a rubbish sandwich in plastic box from a high street shop. Everything is cooked from scratch, so it can take time to get your food, but it is worth the wait, and the staff are very attentive throughout. There's an excellent selection of wines, and prices are pretty reasonable- around £3 for a glass. However, Green Room does cater for more expensive tastes too, and has the champagne and higher-priced wines to reflect this. One of the negatives of the Green Room are the seats- sounds odd, but they are wooden and very straight-backed- annoyingly so. As a result, it can be a bit uncomfortable after a while, particularly if you've only popped in for a coffee. It can get busy, but you can phone and book in advance, or just get there a bit earlier (especially at the weekend) and you should be able to secure a table. Large groups are welcome, but the tables restrict size to around 8 or so- but this isn't the kind of place for a works do or hen party. It has a sedate and cool atmosphere, largely due to the intellectual arts crowd that seem to frequent the Green Room. Not recommended as a ore-bar for a loud night out, but great for dates and quiet meals, or for a quick pre or post-theatre drink.
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