Birmingham has become known as the curry capital of the UK with a wide selection of curry houses spread across the city. People from all over the UK come to Birmingham just to sample the authentic Indian cuisine that can be experienced here, but where did this love affair between Brum and curry from? Balti […]
Last Friday, comedy-lovers and curry-connoisseurs alike were in high spirits, at Itihaas’ Comedy Rum-Ball. Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens welcomed 270 guests, who came together for an evening of eating, drinking, and entertaining. Hosted by BBC Celebrity MasterChef finalist and famed comedian, Hardeep Singh Kohli, those in attendance not only raised the roof, but also vital funds […]
Indian spices aren’t just great for adding flavour to your recipes, many of them also have other medicinal properties. We’ve outlined some of our favourite spices that have multiple uses, so you can start improving your health, and your meals, every day. Turmeric Bright and beautiful Turmeric is an antioxidant that has been said to […]
West Midland Safari Park is taking a bite out of the Asian wedding market thanks to a new partnership that sees Itihaas’ award-winning catering team provide services to the venues’ three event spaces. The five-year deal welcomes Itihaas, one of the UK’s top Indian restaurants, as the official Asian Events Catering Partner at West Midland […]
With Mother’s Day in the UK approaching next month, we’re sharing how the day is celebrated in our native India. Inheriting the tradition from the US, Mother’s Day in India is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May and is a fairly modern addition to the Indian calendar. As a non-traditional Indian holiday, Mother’s Day […]
Holi has become particularly famous in Western countries the past few years, as more and more people take on the Indian and Nepalese festival of colours/sharing love. As a great signifier that good triumphs over evil, the ancient Hindu religious Holi festival embraces all that is good and fun in the world. The celebration of […]
Engaged and planning that dream fairytale Indian wedding? A huge part of the fun in getting married is the planning process, searching for that perfect venue, sampling delectable cuisine and of course, hunting down what you’re wearing on the big day! That’s why you should head on down to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Wedding Fayre […]
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so we’ve put together a seductive cocktail recipe video you can use to woo your other half. Mumbai Sunset is a fruity infusion of raspberry, orange and peach for that real taste of an Eastern Romance this 14th Feb. Each layer tantalises you with a new flavour, while the kick […]
Spirits are set to be high this March, with the return of Itihaas’ popular curry and comedy night at Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens. Following the sold-out whisky-fuelled feast last September, the event is back on 31 March, giving guests the chance to indulge in a culinary feast like no other. The Comedy Rum-Ball will see Itihaas’ […]
February 14th is only a few weeks away, and we’ve got your back when it comes to treating your loved one this Valentine’s Day with our date ideas around the wonderful city of Birmingham. Stroll along Birmingham’s canals Take advantage of the many canals we have here in Birmingham and take a nice, quiet stroll […]