Tantalising your tastebuds
There is only one way to impress a loved one this Valentine’s Day, and that’s serving Kinvara Organic Smoked Salmon. more
Who Dares Wins
Artist Arron Bird, aka Ttemper, speaks exclusively to Cityliving after being commissioned to create the centrepiece sculpture for the new Cube development. more
Back on track
Jamie Oliver may have revolutionised the nation's school dinners, but given half the chance, you sense Ashia Hansen could do a similar job when it comes to sport and exercise. more
Champagne supernova
Buying some fizz for Valentine's? James Taylor, senior wine buyer for House of Fraser, Birmingham, looks at the do's and don'ts of buying champagne. more
Cocktails from around the globe
Bored with the usual gin and tonic or Jack Daniels and coke? fancy something a little different this Christmas? Then try your hand at some of the classic cocktails from around the world, 80 signature drinks from the coolest bars contained in a new book by Allan Gage (Hamlyn, £9.99). Travelling across the continents, the book picks out cities' best bars and their most stylish tipples; the good news is you don't have to be Tom Cruise to make them... more
One of a kind
In the spotlight, larger-than-life Lenny Henry is unable to resist turning into one of the characters that have made him into a household name. Who can blame him? The young man from Dudley has come a long way since being discovered in the Seventies on a television talent show - fame, fortune and a life lived out in public. Annie Roberts catches up with one of the region's favourite success stories. more
Treasure chest
Darren Thomas takes the family for a break in Chester - which they discover is much more than just 'home of Hollyoaks' more
Brilliant ideas
The seventh annual Brilliantly Birmingham International Festival of Contemporary Jewellery (November 16 to December 23) promises to uphold Birmingham's reputation as the UK's jewellery capital, showcasing the work of the region's most exciting designer-makers alongside national and international names. Annie Roberts meets one of the designers exhibiting at this year's festival. more
A star is born
It's hard to imagine the cover of Born To Run being anything but the iconic image of a smiling, bearded Bruce Springsteen leaning on the shoulder of sax player Clarence Clemons. more
Say cheese
Do you know your Stinking Bishop from your Shropshire Blue? Here's everything you need to know to celebrate National Cheese Week which runs until October 2. more
Shop Idol
Personal shopper Baber Ahktar of Harvey Nichols lifts the lid on his alternative career choice... more
Bienvenue à Birmingham
Three of the city's top hotels are all managed by Frenchmen. Jon Perks spoke to the Gallic trio for their special take on the second city that has become their second home. more
