"In Birmingham I found an intimate spot focused on seasonal ingredients and wholesome French comfort cooking: classics like ratatouille and coq au vin appear alongside a beef bourguignon marinated for 48 hours in red wine and slow-cooked, finished in a flavorful red wine reduction. For dessert try the cherry clafoutis, and on Sundays the brunch menu includes croque‑monsieur and a ham and cheese crêpe." - Will Reaume