What do the restaurants Bank and Piccolino have in common?
Yes, they are both situated in within the cosmopolitan surroundings of Brindleyplace and for those of you with your business hat on, Piccolino is Bank’s sister restaurant. However, the answer I am looking for is that both restaurants have been venues for Meet & Mix lunches. The most recent Meet & Mix was at Bank with guest speaker, Kurt Jacobs.
For those of you who have not dined at Bank, let me give you a brief overview. Bank is chic and sophisticated, with the character of a lively continental brasserie. Upon arrival, I was impressed by the spacious dining area and the way diners are able to view chefs in action through the clear glass panes in the open kitchen. Although, lunch was held inside, Bank does come with its very own alfresco terrace area, which is perfect for those hazy summer evenings, eating a delicious meal and sipping a cool drink………
But back to reality.
Drinks and the chance to network were followed by Kurt Jacob’s speech. Kurt joined Marketing Birmingham in April 2009 as Head of PR, leaving his role as editor of Insider Magazine behind. He has been working in Birmingham for the past 15 years. Kurt’s speech covered current and forthcoming projects that Marketing Birmingham is involved in, and an insight into how members can support their campaigns.
So what about the really important stuff, the food….
As always, Meet & Mix lunches are two course meals. For starters, roast vine tomato soup with fresh basil pesto. Truly delicious soup, ideal for dunking my crusty bread in! Next up on the menu was the main course. This was wild mushroom risotto with parmesan wafer. An ample and filling portion to satisfy my hunger!
To conclude, Meet & Mix are a fantastic way of networking over lunch and trying out new restaurants. Bank along with Piccolino is certainly worth checking out. Dining here will not leave you short of cash and the service is of a high quality standard. Being situated in Brindleyplace, it is not convenient for those who are situated in the Colmore district. Nevertheless, if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of central Birmingham, and prefer a relaxing and informal atmosphere, let me assure you will not be disappointed!
All that remains for me to say, is happy lunching……
Nadia Yaqub
