Think Local While Global: Shopping Small Whilst Abroad

words and image by Eve Davies While it is comforting to see familiar chain companies or franchises whilst in a foreign country, it is important to consider their impact on the local economy of your destination of choice. I get it: youÔÇÖre tired, sweaty, and starving after a long journey and the idea of a McDonaldÔÇÖs really hits the spot, but itÔÇÖs not always the … Continue reading Think Local While Global: Shopping Small Whilst Abroad

The Best Takeaways in South Wales for Your Next Weekend Treat

Featured image by Jake Colling (via unsplash) Nothing beats a takeaway to enjoy some of the best food Cardiff and Swansea have to offer, so we’ve asked our contributors to tell us about some of their favourites! From sushi to vegan chicken, there’s something for everyone here in South Wales! Chilli Flames – by Clara Boon There is a plethora of takeaways in Cardiff to … Continue reading The Best Takeaways in South Wales for Your Next Weekend Treat

Quarantine Publishing

Words by Megan Evans Artwork by Sian Hopkins The Corona-virus pandemic well and truly has affected the market of art and culture drastically. There hasnÔÇÖt been a lot to document as the world closed itself off from the marketing, the lifestyle, the boudoir of high society, from rags to riches and the mundane documentation of daily lives of not only celebrities, but the everyday people … Continue reading Quarantine Publishing

group photo at the gutsy goose restaurant

Quench Food Evening: The Gutsy Goose

  Another month and therefore another chance for us to explore CardiffÔÇÖs independent eateries as we head to The Gutsy Goose on Crwys road for the second of QuenchÔÇÖs food evening. Despite having to battle the elements to get to the restaurant, everyone remained lively, eager to be let loose on the sizable menu and see what The Gutsy Goose had to offer. Dominating the … Continue reading Quench Food Evening: The Gutsy Goose

Quench Food Evening: Svago

Quench Food Evening: Svago

A table littered with food snobs, bargain hunting penny-counters and simply greedy students; what else would you expect from the first quench Food Evening? On a drizzly evening in October, Quench initiated its monthly celebration of student-friendly restaurants in Cardiff with an evening full of rich food, tipsy cocktails and excellent company (if we say so ourselves) at Svago restaurant on Crwys Road. A new … Continue reading Quench Food Evening: Svago

Cardiff Fashion Quarter: A Year of Independence

Fashion writer Francesca Gardner┬átook a trip down to Cardiff fashion’s worst kept secret to delve into the treasures it holds after a year in service to the city’s most dedicated style seekers… ┬á Having recently celebrated their first year anniversary, it seemed the perfect time to explore and uncover the secrets of Cardiff Fashion Quarter. Found hidden away in an old converted cinema on Womanby … Continue reading Cardiff Fashion Quarter: A Year of Independence