J'AIME NOVEMBER 2018

I N T H E N E W S
Small screen role for Blackbrook Interiors
Eagle-eyed viewers of a new BBC TV show will be
able to spot a familiar location later this month, when
Blackbrook Interiors makes a guest appearance.
Make Me A Dealer is a new, one-hour BBC1 prime
daytime show, hosted by Paul Martin from Flog It.
The premise of the programme sees aspiring dealers
go to auction and buy items using their own money,
before travelling to local dealers to attempt to sell the
items they buy at a profit.
For the Midlands-based episode, the contestant is local
hotelier Steve Cuddy, owner of the Grimscote Manor
Hotel in Coleshill. After purchasing his auction items,
Steve will be seen on the show visiting Blackbrook
Interiors in an attempt to sell his wares to one of the
Blackbrook team, Ben Rowan.
But will he be successful? You’ll have to tune into
episode 19, due to air in late November, to find out.
South American dining in style
The latest addition to the Birmingham food scene,
Fazenda, will be opening its doors to the public this
month, bringing authentic Brazilian dining to the city.
Located at 55 Colmore Row, the premium rodizio
restaurant opens on November 16 and prides itself
on a unique dining experience unlike any other, with
the Fazenda passadores offering continuous tableside
service, carving guests a wide range of beef cuts, pork,
lamb and chicken.
Inside, the interiors will feature the signature dark
colour palette contrasted by warm ambient lighting,
cow hides and stucco walls. Along with a 50-seater bar,
the restaurant will also have two intimate dining rooms
for up to 14 guests, and a private hire dining and events
space to accommodate for 60 people.
The large event space will cater for Christmas parties,
corporate functions and celebrations alike, and will be
available from the restaurant's opening day.
As well as a first-rate meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan
offering, Fazenda has made a name for itself in the
North for its exquisite wine list. Each bottle is handpicked
from the finest wine producing regions across
South America, alongside a selection of the best
wines from across the world.
Fazenda co-founder, Tomas Maunier said:
“Fazenda Birmingham is inspired by the type of
restaurants you would find in Rio and São Paulo.
The whole team are incredibly passionate about the
brand and ensuring each visit is a memorable one."
Tomas, who was born in Brazil and raised in
Argentina, added: “Growing up, this is how I would
eat with my family and friends, and I can't wait for
the people of Birmingham to have a true Fazenda
experience - just like how it is back home."
To book a table visit www.fazenda.co.uk.
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