Tell us your favourite places to eat

Pssst. Want to get the inside track on the best places to eat?

The Insider – our man who knows where to go to eat in the Black Country and Staffordshire will be giving you the lowdown on the best places to eat and drink and telling you where's hot and where's not for a night out.

And he's coming to a pub, restaurant or cafe near you.

Whether it's traditional or trendy, focused on families or great for good old-fashioned food and service, The Insider is on the case and looking for Express & Star readers to point him in the direction of their favourite places.

Have you had any good experiences worth sharing with him? Perhaps you've got a favourite pub which is always packed or know of some place where the price and portions are just fantastic. Maybe you can't get enough of the cosy atmosphere at your local, know of a gem of a place where the size of the steaks is the talking point, or somewhere that's a little bit quirky or special?

Could it be your top choice for an enjoyable experience guaranteed does a delicious Sunday roast at ridiculously low prices, has unbeatable offers for pensioners, or packs in the punters due to its great grub and friendly banter?

The Insider will go along and check out your recommendations and report back every week with everything you need to know, from the friendliness of the staff to the quality of the food, along with any other observations he picks up on.

We all love a memorable meal but when combined with ambience, spot-on service, reasonable prices and nice surroundings, it's worth recommending.

Each week The Insider will be reporting back from his visits around the area.

And his observations will prove unmissable for readers contemplating where to go to spend their hard-earned cash.

He said: "I'll be looking for the area's best places to eat and drink, from bostin' boozers to country pubs and quaint cafes, and I'm looking forward to hearing all your suggestions.

"Tell me where you go for a night out and why you love it, and I'll check out as many places as I can."

So it's over to you, readers – give us your top eating out tip-offs and let The Insider do the rest.

Write to The Insider, 51-53 Queen Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1ES, e-mail theinsider@expressandstar.co.uk or leave your comments below and they'll be passed on to The Insider.