The low down on restaurants, street food markets and food festivals.
Last month, we went to Ember supper club by John Cook. This popular pop up held at a few locations across Cardiff, and was hosted this time in Cocorico Patisserie. Dining with vegetarian friends, two of us had the meat eaters menu and two the vegetarian. All of us enjoyed the high quality ingredients and great cooking, with wonderful combinations and kicks of flavour. ... Read more »
Mount Fuji, in Cardiff’s St David 2 Shopping Centre, is a family-run Japanese restaurant specialising in bento boxes, ramen, udon, donburi, curry rice and a range of sides. The food is good and the vibe reminiscent of the many casual places like this we enjoy visiting in Japan. ... Read more »
Recent restaurant opening Nook has been eagerly anticipated by the food-loving denizens of Cardiff, and no wonder. Eminently affordable, and certainly delicious, Nook is very much our kind of place. Seasonality, and quality of produce shine, and a small plates menu allows for a quick, light meal or a more lingering feast. ... Read more »
A comfortable, attractive, modern Spanish restaurant in the heart of Cardiff, Asador 44 offers high quality meat, fish and vegetables cooked over charcoal and wood to a Northern Spanish style. Here, we review their excellently-priced daytime set menu. ... Read more »
The Horseshoe Inn & Country Kitchen in Mamhilad is a traditional country pub located on a winding country lane in the Brecon Beacons National Park, offering a friendly welcome and a classic pub menu, with indoor and outdoor seating available. ... Read more »
Taiwan is gaining international recognition as a foodie’s paradise. With some of the world’s best street food markets, not to mention regional Chinese, Hakka, aboriginal, Japanese and Western food cultures, a trip here can easily revolve around eating! Make sure not to miss these 15 must have food experiences in Taiwan, recommended by Nick Kembel, an authority on the country. ... Read more »
The Gaff is quickly earning a reputation as one of Abergavenny’s best restaurants. We’ve been several times since they launched a couple of months ago. Our latest review showcases their vegetable dishes, perfect for vegetarians and omnivores alike. ... Read more »
Recommended by many locals, Tapas Twist on Abergavenny’s Frogmore Street offers a tempting menu of tapas plates for lunch or dinner. Ask staff for advice with the menu, and take advantage of the lunch deal for great value. ... Read more »
A new restaurant’s just opened in Abergavenny and it’s an absolute cracker! No surprise that it’s so good; The Gaff is run by owners Dan Saunders and Danielle Phillips, formerly head chef and front of house manager at the michelin-starred Walnut Tree Inn, just 3 miles North. They definitely know what they’re doing and it shows. ... Read more »
In the mood for a lingering lunch with lots of little plates, during a weekday visit to Cardiff, we drop into Curado Bar, a tapas restaurant, bar and deli in the city centre, just 5 minutes walk from Cardiff Castle. Arriving just as it opens for lunch means we can nab the only regular table ... Read more »
The Place of Onions, in old Lille. After last night’s rainstorm the intense sticky heat has broken and today is cool, breezy, fresh… I love it! A drop of… [more]
We went to Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire at The Void this morning, an amazing VR experience where we got to be Rebel Alliance members going undercover as… [more]