Traditional Welsh Foods (and where to find them!)

By Lauren Ryan When most people think of Wales, the initial thoughts that spring to mind are the likes of the countryside, rugby and the Welsh language. Yet, one thing that is very much known to a Welsh native is that Wales is not just the land of poetry and songs, it also has a beautiful and unique cuisine. Traditional welsh food, unlike other nationsÔÇÖ … Continue reading Traditional Welsh Foods (and where to find them!)

Interview: Oques Grasses Bring the Sun to Cardiff

By┬áAngharad May On the 22nd February, the Catalan band, Oques Grasses came all the way from Barcelona during their international tour to showcase their latest album, Fans del sol, in Chapter Arts Centre here in Cardiff.┬á It was the perfect location for a band who knew how to connect with the Welsh public.┬á As students of Catalan, my friend Dani and I, along with our … Continue reading Interview: Oques Grasses Bring the Sun to Cardiff

Motown the Musical | Theatre Review

Words by Ashley Boyle ÔÇ£An energetic and fun performance which traces the milestone moments of MotownÔÇØ Having already watched this stage production in London 2 years ago, I was beyond thrilled to be given the chance to review Motown the Musical here in Cardiff. Growing up, I was exposed to all of the great sounds of Motown at my grandmaÔÇÖs, making the genre among my … Continue reading Motown the Musical | Theatre Review

Here’s to the Mockumentary

Film and TV co-editor John Jones pays tribute to one of comedy’s most unique, resilient and undervalued formats. Today, comedy as we have known it is under threat. ItÔÇÖs clear where contemporary audience demand lies; listings are dominated by gritty crime dramas, innovative sci-fi thrillers and tawdry reality shows that pander to the lowest common denominator. Within the genre itself, the cult classics of the … Continue reading Here’s to the Mockumentary

How micro-habits can change your life

by Lottie Ennis Simply put, micro-habits are defined as a set of small tasks which one can complete regularly to improve general health and wellbeing as well as work towards their goals. More importantly, micro-habits can also act as a form of self-care and allow individuals to invest emotionally in themselves for the future without taking up huge chunks of time. The main point of … Continue reading How micro-habits can change your life

Review | Bottom

By Sarah Rawle ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Top or Bottom? If you havenÔÇÖt been asked this question yourself, you have likely heard it before. Maybe not sung to you accompanied by a ukulele, or alongside a lesson in 1970s handkerchief code ÔÇô but such is the uniqueness of ÔÇÿBottomÔÇÖ. It is a question about the power dynamics of sex. A question which has become so engrained in our … Continue reading Review | Bottom

Review | The Mirror Crack’d

By Saoirse O’Connor ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Agatha ChristieÔÇÖs name is synonymous with the modern detective story, her influence evident in modern shows like Death in Paradise. As soon as we see a group of suspects gathered in a room, a detective centre stage ready to uncover a murderer, the Queen of CrimeÔÇÖs hand isnÔÇÖt hard to discern. But the modern interpretation of Christie is more sordid than … Continue reading Review | The Mirror Crack’d

REVIEW: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

By Mike OÔÇÖBrien |┬áÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔ£░ Disclaimer: Activision provided Quench with a PS4 copy of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice for review purposes. Stick to this game and thereÔÇÖs a condescending line youÔÇÖll hear ad nauseum: ÔÇÿHesitation is defeatÔÇÖ. Grating, but true. Sekiro may be a new souls-borne-kiro-like (what are we calling these now?), but try to play it like Dark Souls and you will fail. In Sekiro, … Continue reading REVIEW: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Saray | Review

Words By Ashavari Baral In the heart of CardiffÔÇÖs hub of international food and culture ÔÇô City Road ÔÇô lies a Turkish restaurant called Saray. A friend of mine and I decided to try it out and we were really excited to have our Sunday filled (with food). We were joined there by Ali and Gizem two lovely Turkish former Cardiff marketing students, who are … Continue reading Saray | Review

Theatre Review: Act One Presents Antony and Cleopatra

By Jasmine Snow ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing one of William ShakespeareÔÇÖs most haunting tragedies, Antony and Cleopatra. The show was performed at the Llanover Arts Centre by Act One, directed by Sophie Callery and produced by Daisy Leach. The performance perfectly captured the struggle between reason and emotion, but the 1920s setting left something to be desired. The plot follows a … Continue reading Theatre Review: Act One Presents Antony and Cleopatra

Ciliegino | Review

Words By Angelica Marengo On the 14th of March, a friend of mine and I had the pleasure of tasting some of CilieginoÔÇÖs specialities. Ciliegino is an Italian restaurant located inside Cardiff Saint DavidÔÇÖs Centre and opened its doors to the city in 2017. After finding out that the chef, Tonino, is the owner of five other restaurants in Sicily, I could not wait to … Continue reading Ciliegino | Review

Ingredient Led, Flavour Driven, Fat Fuelled, Meat Obsessed Success – Gareth Ward at Ynyshir

** This article is a repost – it was originally posted on the 25th of February, 2019** By Josh Ong In all honesty, IÔÇÖm not quite sure how to start this article. I had the lucky opportunity to visit Gareth WardÔÇÖs restaurant, Ynyshir, for an extended lunch and, whilst attempting to avoid the use of hyperboles, IÔÇÖm not sure IÔÇÖve ever experienced anything like it. … Continue reading Ingredient Led, Flavour Driven, Fat Fuelled, Meat Obsessed Success – Gareth Ward at Ynyshir

Review | Camp Be Yourself

By Anna Whitfield Camp be yourself is a short yet sweet play about two women who return to their beloved summer camp ten years later, but this time as camp councillors. The two-woman play, written and performed by two Royal welsh college of music and drama graduates, shows the characters struggling to come to terms with the harsh realities and complexities of adulthood. The play … Continue reading Review | Camp Be Yourself

Review | Macbeth

By Martina Merenda ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Set in a post-apocalyptic present, National Theatre’s production of Macbeth, under the direction of Rufus Norris, doesn’t disappoint. The tragedy in five acts starts with the brave Scottish general Macbeth, who, after a mysterious meeting with the “three weird sisters” (the witches) discovers to be the centre of a prophecy that will eventually see him as king of Scotland. Driven by … Continue reading Review | Macbeth

REVIEW: No Such Thing as a Fish: Live in Cardiff

By Mike OÔÇÖBrien |┬áÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà In case youÔÇÖre somehow unfamiliar, QI is a comedy panel game show wherein Stephen Fry poses a series of absurd trivia questions to Alan Davies and guests. ItÔÇÖs great fun – but not even Fry, a national treasure famed for his genius, could possess this magnitude of nonsensical knowledge by himself. QI is, in fact, a well-oiled machine in an office … Continue reading REVIEW: No Such Thing as a Fish: Live in Cardiff

Review | South Wales Wellness show

By Ilona Cabral The South Wales Wellness Show united curious Cardiffians, young and old, in a transformational event which┬ácelebrated holistic health and wellness. With over a hundred retailers, healers, free talks and workshops the show was dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about holistic healing. As show organiser Gaia Love said in an interview with Quench: ÔÇ£The event aims to evolve consciousness, raise awareness … Continue reading Review | South Wales Wellness show

Kayla Howey | The Original Dish | Interview

Words By Caterina Dassi├¿ Kayla Howey is an American food blogger and corporate chef who Quench had the opportunity to interview. – Hi Kayla. Thank you for your time; it is a pleasure being able to interview you. LetÔÇÖs get started…On your blog, The Original Dish, there is written that you want to help readers to become more creative and adventurous in cookingÔǪhow did you … Continue reading Kayla Howey | The Original Dish | Interview