Here me out here, sure most of us in sunny Brum are more likely to be seen outside Mr Egg chomping on a donor kebab than sitting in a café eating salmon en crute, but what food is it that really presses our buttons? Pate, salmon, lobster, caviar? No 

Chocolate, and to a lesser extent, custard.  

We may not have invented chocolate but in Cadbury’s we have the daddy of chocolate brands, based right by the college in Bournville. We did invent custard though and the good name of the Custard Factory still continues in the capacity of a successful music and events venue.  

Now the snobs amongst us will point out that chocolate isn’t exactly fine dining but you tell me, would you rather politely take down an oyster or munch heartily on a foot long chocolate bar. The satisfaction is nearly unparalleled and well worth the extra tooth brushing that the gluttony enforces. Birmingham does now have three Michelin star restaurants so that should keep any foodies happy. 

We all love our desserts; they all taste fabulous and we can all clear a dish before you can say ‘apple pie’. There is only one thing that improves dessert; custard. Maybe ‘Is Birmingham the dessert capital of England’ is more apt but I want to go the whole hog. 

So there you have it; chocolate, custard and 3 Michelin star restaurants. I rest my case. 

If you disagree (and I’m sure you will) get in touch. I would like to know where you think is better. 

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