Words by Andrea Drobna When┬áfirst opened in Cardiff their goal was to provide authentic, tasty food from across India to a city on the go. For those looking to dine in, the restaurant also hoped to provide a contemporary chilled out environment, welcoming both long-time lovers of Indian cuisine and first-time wanderers. Recently, the restaurant has aimed at a new objective: challenging themselves to provide … Continue reading Chai Street Green | Review
Words by Caterina Dassie Da Mara is an Italian restaurant pizzeria situated in Penylan, just at the end of Albany Road in 2 Pen-Y-Lan Road. It has a capacity of 70-seating but also offers a takeaway menu. The business is run by a husband and wife team, Mark and Rita, who have always been passionate about the culinary field. Indeed, Mark is a professional of … Continue reading Da Mara | Review
By Abby Wilson. When first arriving at university, it can be very tempting to fall into the trap of often ordering takeaways. I mean, who doesnÔÇÖt love DominoÔÇÖs or a good curry? Living on a budget and no longer being able to rely on your parents to do the food shopping and cooking can be quite daunting. It can also be difficult to balance studying … Continue reading Kitchen Cupboard Essentials for Freshers
Words by Caterina Dassie’ On the night of October the 1st, the Dusty Knuckle was awarded for its commitment to sustainable practices. The Cardiff pizzeria won the ÔÇÿPeopleÔÇÖs Favourite RestaurantÔÇÖ in the Sustainable Restaurant AssociationÔÇÖs ÔÇÿFood Made Good AwardsÔÇÖ in London. The pizzeria is run and owned by Phill and Deb Lewis, an husband and wife team, whose business journey begun by joining local markets … Continue reading 2018 London ÔÇÿFood Made GoodÔÇÖ Awards: Dusty Knuckle wins ÔÇÿPeopleÔÇÖs Favourite RestaurantÔÇÖ
Amante, Ibiza By Lucy Wilkinson If youÔÇÖre ever in Ibiza, and have a day to spare away from the beach clubs and nights out, Amante is the place to go. Admittedly, it is not cheap, but in my opinion is well worth it. The value for money can be found in its stunning location. Situated in a quintessentially Ibizan cove, the only word to describe … Continue reading Best Holiday Meals
By Ellis Garamszegi In a world where everyone wants a quick fix, fad diets have become increasingly alluring. A quick google search of ‘diets’ yields 11.2 million results and one of the issues is cutting through what will work, is healthy and sustainable. Dieting is a huge business; the marketisation of health and wellness has left us with overly complicated methods and products, with many … Continue reading The myth behind fasting ÔÇô Is it really good for you?
Poppy Jennings It wasnÔÇÖt so long ago that trying to get a vegan option at a restaurant was more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack. But in recent years it has soared in popularity. According to a survey conducted by The Vegan Society and Vegan Life Magazine, the number of vegans in the UK has risen from 360,000 in 2016 to 3.5 … Continue reading The Criminal Syndicate of the Avocado
Words by Angharad May. Many foods are closely associated with particular countries, but much of our modern world is comprised of an interconnected web of incorrectly geographically-attributed names with a whole host of foods not originating from where we think they are traditionally from or where their name may suggest. LetÔÇÖs take a look at five examples: French Fries are in fact, the less alliterative, … Continue reading Danish Pastries aren’t Danish? An Exploration into Traditionally Misleading Foods
By Katie Comer For quite some time now visiting Dublin has captured my interest, so me and my boyfriend jumped at the chance to visit the city on our way back from Scotland. The city itself reminded me of Amsterdam, with its quirky shops and pubs, DublinÔÇÖs bustling metropolis is the heart of Irish culture. Breakfast P├ôG. For breakfast we visited P├ôG; a whitewashed, minimalistic, … Continue reading Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Dublin
By Angharad May As human beings, we seem to be intrinsically drawn to structure and routine; this is no different when it comes to food and drink rituals which vary remarkably around the globe. Under the umbrella of seven continents, 195 countries, a plethora of cuisines and countless cultures, family meals look worlds apart from place to place. Are you ready for a whistle-stop-tour of … Continue reading From Slurping to Burping: Family Meals Around the World
By Nidhi Pattni The United Kingdom deciding to withdraw from the European Union has been endlessly on the news and debated about on social media. There are some who think this was a smart move and long overdue, a large number of people fumed by this decision and some ÔÇô mostly local farmers – have changed their mind after seeing the first consequences of the … Continue reading How Is Brexit Going to Change Our Groceries?
By Katie Comer The New York Deli is a little taste of America found in the heart of CardiffÔÇÖs High Street Arcade. On arrival you are greeted by a rustic shop sign with old school style benches outside and a little wooden man holds the menu for you to read. The deli itself is full of American mementos, from a small feature wall covered with … Continue reading The New York Deli | Review
By Indigo Jones A fusion between science, alcohol and maybe even a little bit of magic, the alchemist is the new alternative bar situated in St Mary Street, with vibrant cocktails that are tasty yet also eye-catching. Cardiff is the newest location to join the Alchemist chain. It is the perfect city to branch out as the bar is situated at the heart of the … Continue reading The Alchemist | Review
By Katie Duffin Known for his candid attitude and unrivalled passion for food, throughout his lifetime Anthony Bourdain became one of the worldÔÇÖs most iconic chefs. On one side, his love for the culinary arts and will of adventure led him to all corners of the world, on the other, his sharp-witted writing quickly made him one of the most influential chefs of all time. … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain: Celebrating The Life of One of The WorldÔÇÖs Most Iconic Chefs
Here at Quench Food & Drink we love being loyal to local and independent businesses, and Wriggle helps us discover the best of the crop. A gem in the city centre is the long standing and authentic Thai House, home to the first ever Thai food brought to Cardiff. Not yet on the student grub map, but definitely a contender for the foodies of us, … Continue reading REVIEW: The Thai House via Wriggle
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.
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
As a meat eater, I was sceptical about reviewing Milgi, as it is so well known throughout Cardiff for being the veggie and vegan hub. But let me say right now that I was wrong for being so narrow-minded and I was very happily surprised once I arrived and tried the food. I walked into this quaint and cosy little restaurant on a rainy and … Continue reading Vegan Roast Dinner- Milgi’s A Winner.
Now, summer has gone and gone with it is our desire for cold fresh salads. We want warmth, comfort and substance to our meals. But does this mean we should eat pie and mash every day? Sadly, probably not. We wanted to know how to stay ÔÇÿhealthyÔÇÖ (i.e. follow a balanced diet) throughout the cold seasons when all we want to do is eat warm … Continue reading Healthy Wintery Meals ideas.
Like many other cities in the UK, Cardiff has its own Sunday Farmer’s Market, however, differently from the others, it has an astounding variety. From traditional British products, such as pork and vegetables, to more exciting products like regionally grown spices! The Riverside Farmer’s Market took its current form in 1998 when it set up shop in Fitzhamon Embankment. The same core group who set … Continue reading The Riverside FarmerÔÇÖs Market: A Run Down.
