To celebrate St Mary’s Hospice providing life-changing care to those in the Birmingham and Sandwell area for 40 years – we’ve introduced ‘Charity Bread’ to run throughout October at Cucina Rustica.
As you may already know, fish is a big part of most Mediterranean diets. In Italy, diet is determined by region – with each area cooking with what is locally available to them. Fish is better enjoyed and more popular in certain places, for this reason. Sorrento for example, is a great place to enjoy seafood recipes, where restaurants serve locally-sourced fish, using recipes that date back generations.
Enjoy the best of Birmingham and immerse yourself in it’s culture, history and creativity during Birmingham Heritage week this September.
With over 100 events taking place during the week, there’s plenty to keep you busy and a lot to learn about the magnificent city of Birmingham.
We’ve picked out some of the many events that are in or very close to the Jewellery Quarter, our favourite part of the city! If you attend one of our top picks, it’ll also mean you’re close by for a bite to eat from Cucina! Delicious food for an extra boost of energy and optimum enthusiasm never goes amiss!
There’s always a never-ending buzz that surrounds St Paul’s Square. Bursting with creativity, culture and history the square is a great meeting ground for locals and visitors alike. Surrounded by bars and restaurants that serve incredible foods & drinks all year long, it’s a hot spot among many. But in the summer, it really does come to life! The square is a great place for sunny activities and events, with picturesque views and nearby places to dine.
Wine and dine your Dad this Father’s Day with a meal at Cucina Rustica. Thank him for all the love and support he’s showed to you over the years with a taste of Modern Italy. You won’t even need to venture a step further than Birmingham’s picturesque Jewellery Quarter!
Tomatoes are a staple ingredient in traditional Italian cooking, so it seems only right for us to celebrate the fresh British Tomatoes that we know and love. Read on to discover more about tomatoes…
Planning a holiday to Italy this Summer? Here’s our run-down of the best places to visit, and traditional Italian dishes to try while you’re there!
When we were asked to be involved with Secret Supper to raise money for Parkinson’s UK, we jumped at the chance, especially upon hearing how fabulous the idea was.
It has to be said, the world loves a beer! It’s one of the most ancient beverages and the third most popular drink in the world, preceded by only water and tea. And the most popular beer in the world? Peroni Nastro Azzurro of course! Keep reading for our little history of the world’s favourite beer.
It’s no secret that pasta is a big part of Italian cooking. We take pride in curating our menu to include some of the tastiest of pasta dishes, inspired by Italian favourites. While we all think of pasta as culturally Italian, it is in fact likely to be a descendant of the Asian noodle. It’s commonly believed that pasta was brought to Italy from China by Marco Polo during the 13th century. (Thank goodness for that!) Listed below are our top-pasta-picks from our Main Menu.