Not sure where to take your miserable date? Food & Drink editor Emilia Ignaciuk gives some firsthand advice As far as dates are concerned, I might not know what to do, but I sure as hell know where to go. That knowledge came at a steep price: I didnÔÇÖt always have the discerning palate and enviable taste which come as perks of being Food & … Continue reading The Food & Drink Guide to Terrible Dates
ItÔÇÖs hard to express the delicious experience we had at CardiffÔÇÖs best pop-up restaurant, but smokinÔÇÖ is a word that springs to mind. Every Thursday and Friday between 5 and 9pm, the Lansdowne Pub is taken over by Samantha Evans and Shauna GuinnÔÇÖs Hang Fire Smokehouse, awakening the soul of southern- style BBQ through the ÔÇ£holy trinity of good timesÔÇØ: good food, good music and … Continue reading Review: Hang Fire Smokehouse
Dylan Jenkins gets all wrapped up in Cardiff CentralÔÇÖs newest lunch offering, Munchesters ItÔÇÖs match day and iÔÇÖm sitting downstairs at the large window of munchesters, one of Cardiff city centreÔÇÖs newest ventures, wrap in one hand and a coke in the other, watching the streets overflow with Welsh and French supporters. This new lunch venue stands out on Trinity Street, its green banners boasting … Continue reading Review: Munchesters
The ‘food’ hashtag on Instagram has over 90 million entries: thereÔÇÖs no doubt that documenting your meals is here to stay. However, is it a trend worth embracing, or should we shun those who dare whip out their phones at the dinner table? Emma Forbes and Britta Zeltmann investigate both sides of the issue. FOR┬áby Emma Forbes┬á LetÔÇÖs discuss the widespread phenomenon of instagramming food. … Continue reading Hashtag Foodporn
Go large or go home as self-proclaimed drunkfoodaholic Josie Copson brings you her favourite spots to stumble into after a night out in Cardiff in ‘Steaming and Starving’ There are three times in life when calories do not count. these are: number one, your birthday; number two, the entire Christmas season; and finally number three (the one that occurs the most regular for many of … Continue reading Steaming and Starving
Buffalo Bar is renowned for being one of CardiffÔÇÖs leading bars ÔÇô its cocktails and nights cannot be upstaged by another ÔÇô but when we Food and Drink editors were invited to try out their Sunday roast, we really didnÔÇÖt know what to expect. We were surprised to see the place so empty. IÔÇÖve never actually been there on a Sunday before, and it was … Continue reading Review: Buffalo Bar Roast Dinner
Amy Pay reviews Face 11, the latest bar and eatery to open in the heart of Cathays ┬áUp until a few months ago, the corner between Hirwain Street and Cathays Terrace was occupied by Mango, a tapas and licensed shisha bar. MangoÔÇÖs windows were plastered with posters detailing their offers and stickers from awards they won some years ago. Although it apparently ticked the culinary … Continue reading Review: Face 11, Cathays Terrace
Lucy Twaite chronicles her experiences of Thai cuisine┬á When I knew I was going to be teaching English in Thailand on a six week internship, the first thing that struck my mind was the food! I was to live with the Thai people, a people who take pride in ensuring that guests trying something new every hour of every day. Like many other cultures, eating … Continue reading The Thai Food Diaries
Food & Drink’s special correspondent Sean Bagnall explores the boozy delights of Cowbridge ÔÇ£Cowbridge Food FestivalÔÇØ. To a native of the middle of England (like myself) this festival is hardly as famous as the likes of Glastonbury, but being a food loving, aspiring amateur food writer, it was only right that I visited this charming little town to see what it had to offer. My … Continue reading Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival 2013
Quench Food give their picks for food blogs to watch in 2013.
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Rum and wine are the quintessential winter warmers, the perfect comfort from the harsh British outdoors. Alongside these are the seasonal flavours of cranberry and ginger, and spices such as┬ácinnamon┬áand nutmeg. Be tempted by our winter drinks, which champion these flavours…
Continue reading “Rum, Wine And Winter Spices; The Top Winter Warming Drinks”
Lorna Mason gives some easy recipes, using traditional ingredients, that are a little bit different.
Isabel Larner takes us through the opening night of Viva Brazil, as well as a look at one of their typical evening meals.┬á Continue reading “Review: Viva Brazil! Churrascaria”
Dylan Jenkins samples the 2012 Autumn/Winter menu for Wagamama in Mill Lane. Continue reading “Review: Wagamama Autumn/Winter Menu”
Spotted at the Cowbridge Food Festival was Rob Hindle.┬áJulia Wu interviews him to find more about┬áthe best Welsh p├ótisserie.. Continue reading “All Roads Lead To Cake”
In the pursuit of quality journalism and delicious eats, the Quench Food team set out for the Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival…
Becca Eustis reviews an Asian-foodie favourite, just a stone’s throw from the Union. Continue reading “Review: Kama Lounge, Woodville Road”
Rosie Jones takes a look at The College House. Continue reading “Review: The College House, North Road”
Whether you set fire to your toast or the kitchen, we have all had our share of culinary mishaps. Emma-Louise Pritchard gives some simple pointers to help pave the way. Continue reading “Things You Should Know Before You Start Cooking”
Food visits local markets around the capital: Roath, Riverside and Cardiff Central Market. Continue reading “Cardiff’s Markets”
