5 Things You Need To Know About The New Popeyes In Cardiff

words and image by Omo Ifabua If you havenÔÇÖt heard the great news already, American fast food giant Popeyes have just opened up in Cardiff! The fried chicken restaurant is now on Saint John Street, just a short walk away from Principality Stadium. The CEO of Popeyes UK, Tom Crowley, shared that they couldnÔÇÖt wait to bring ÔÇ£a taste of Louisiana magic to this buzzing … Continue reading 5 Things You Need To Know About The New Popeyes In Cardiff

Review: Rhostio Speciality Coffee

words by Jessica Fotheringham Rhostio speciality coffee definitely takes the┬áÔÇÿspecialityÔÇÖ into consideration when making more than just their coffee.┬áThis gem of a coffee shop sits in the centre of Cathays,┬ájust an eleven minute walk from the Cardiff University Students Union building, and is certainly hard to miss.┬á Their modern exterior┬ácreates the allure that leads to their beautiful interior of open-brick┬áwalls, plant-potted greenery, and┬ácushioned wooden┬áseating.┬áIn addition, … Continue reading Review: Rhostio Speciality Coffee

Student Foodgram: cookingincathays

For the third foodgram of the series, Quench interviewed Cardiff student food blogger, Carys, who features a mixture of homemade meals and restaurant dishes on her colourful Instagram page. Words by Carys Wigley How long have you had your foodgram for and what inspired you to start it? IÔÇÖve had my foodgram for five months. I often eat out and love trying new places but … Continue reading Student Foodgram: cookingincathays

International Women’s Day: A Celebration of Cardiff’s Women in Food and Hospitality.

This is a very last-minute article. This morning when I woke up, I realised my time as Food and Drinks editor for Quench Magazine is coming to an end soon; with our final issueÔÇÖs pitches sent in, the only creative space left for me is our online outlet. Then I realised it was International WomenÔÇÖs day. I scrolled through social media, seeing women lifting each … Continue reading International Women’s Day: A Celebration of Cardiff’s Women in Food and Hospitality.

Cardiff Viva! Vegan Festival – A Review.

I never really know what to expect of vegan fair events like these. IÔÇÖve had lukewarm experiences where there were about four to five different stalls all selling some variation of vegan cake, IÔÇÖve had slightly better experiences where there were a lot of stalls but the venue was too small, too cold, smelt funny. So I find that its best to go without any … Continue reading Cardiff Viva! Vegan Festival – A Review.

New Year, New Las Iguanas – A Relaunch Review

Last week Las Iguanas, Mill Lane, re-launched their restaurant, with a new look and a tweaked menu, and here at Quench we went to check it out! We were greeted by a bustle of people, food, colour, and energetic girls clad in feathers, and a waitress who seated us. From the minute we sat down, we were well-looked after, with our cocktail order taken almost … Continue reading New Year, New Las Iguanas – A Relaunch Review

Gassy’s: The Relaunch.

It’s back! New name (RIP “JackÔÇÖs”), new image (hellooooo sexy purple), and a new menu (donÔÇÖt worry, not all your old favourites are gone) ÔÇô welcome to the sparkly new GassyÔÇÖs. Still situated on that busy Salisbury Rd corner, you will be unable to miss it as you walk by, with its bright purple and rainbow design! Step inside and youÔÇÖll be welcomed by our … Continue reading Gassy’s: The Relaunch.