2018 London ÔÇÿFood Made GoodÔÇÖ Awards: Dusty Knuckle wins ÔÇÿPeopleÔÇÖs Favourite RestaurantÔÇÖ

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

The myth behind fasting ÔÇô Is it really good for you?

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?

Danish Pastries aren’t Danish? An Exploration into Traditionally Misleading Foods

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

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Dublin

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

From Slurping to Burping: Family Meals Around the World

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

How Is Brexit Going to Change Our Groceries?

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?

Anthony Bourdain: Celebrating The Life of One of The WorldÔÇÖs Most Iconic Chefs

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

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.

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

The Riverside FarmerÔÇÖs Market: A Run Down.

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.

The Hashery: A Review of the New Autumn/Winter Menu.

Quench Food was recently invited up to The Hashery to sample some of the treats available on their new Autumn/Winter menu. Nestled at number 6 Castle Street (the high street running alongside the Castle), is this vibrant eatery, renowned for its fantastic atmosphere and high-quality food. Some of you will already be familiar with this pocket of joyÔÇÖs wide range of dishes including burgers, cubanos … Continue reading The Hashery: A Review of the New Autumn/Winter Menu.

Blanche: Cardiff’s First 100% Vegan Caf├®

By Nadine Pinnock CardiffÔÇÖs vegan scene is soon to be spruced up for the sweet-tooths. Blanche is a 100% vegan bakery, owned and run by Amy-Rose Hopkins and Remed Aran. They have successfully crowd-funded for the opening of a brand new Roath-based bakery and coffee shop. ThatÔÇÖs right, Cardiff vegans can soon indulge in a wide range of cakes, cookies and other delectable sweet treats. … Continue reading Blanche: Cardiff’s First 100% Vegan Caf├®