Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell has opened his own restaurant in Birmingham, having left Jessica's earlier this year. Set in a Victorian building in the heart of the city's financial district, Purnell's includes a lounge bar, restaurant and private dining room.

• Opened 7 July
• Owner and head chef Glynn Purnell
• Manager Jean-Benoit Burloux
• Designer Joseph & Satou
• Capacity restaurant, 45 private dining, 12
• Food Includes salmon cured in Indian spices and wasabi with sakura cress and Japanese mushrooms duck with watermelon, balsamic lentils, glazed beetroot, baby turnips, rosemary and cèpes and vanilla parfait and sweet confit rhubarb with hazelnuts and tarragon syrup.
• Price £39 for three courses excluding wine
• Address 55 Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 2DH
• Telephone 0121-212 9799
• See a map of Purnell's here
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