By Luke Griffiths The Port to Plate initiative was recently launched this February at JAM in Cardiff Bay. The purpose is to create a distinctiveness around the identity of Welsh seafood and help to support the industry, from fishing to selling. The aim of the project is to increase public awareness around Welsh seafood (#WelshSeafood), ranging from different types of fish and shellfish, which are … Continue reading The Welsh ‘Port to Plate’ Project
Words by Peter Wolinski On the show Harry and Paul, thereÔÇÖs one sketch where Harry Enfield plays a long haired, artistic bloke who runs a boutique in a gentrified area of London called ÔÇ£I saw you comingÔÇØ. He sells cheap tat to the pre-2010s stereotype of an upper middle class ÔÇÿyummy mummyÔÇÖ who is glad to pay vastly inflated prices for something relatively worthless, so … Continue reading Review: Milkwood, Pontcanna
Quench were invited to review Metchy’s Cafe on Cathays Terrace. Words by Sai Right next to Lidl there is a little cafe. It used to be no more than a sandwich stand, but over summer, the owner, Metchy, transformed it into a caf├®, specifically designed for students and businesspeople as a sort of comfortable study space. The first thing you notice when you walk in … Continue reading Review: Metchy’s Cafe, Cathays
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
Cardiff Masters student, Peter Wolinski, kindly reviewed The Dough Thrower for Quench. By Peter Wolinski There isnÔÇÖt much that tops a stodge binge. Whether itÔÇÖs whilst youÔÇÖre drastically hungover on the sofa, at a late-night takeaway or perhaps out somewhere slightly more cultured, bolting down a dangerous amount of carbohydrate is rarely an unenjoyable experience. And one evening, after a particularly miserable Cardiff afternoon, my … Continue reading Review: The Dough Thrower, Cowbridge
Words by Lauren Stenning Having previously reviewed this Sri Lankan restaurantÔÇÖs divine food, Quench were invited to sample their recent cocktail launch, aptly named ÔÇÿCocotailsÔÇÖ. Being a huge cocktail fan, I couldnÔÇÖt resist this opportunity, along with the chance to try Sri Lankan street food for the first time! Their new Cocotail menu consists of 15 sweet and fiery cocktails in total, including sharing options … Continue reading Review: The Coconut Tree ÔÇÿCocotailÔÇÖ Launch
Words by Sai With the weather getting colder and finding the time to cook getting ever harder, thereÔÇÖs nothing better than a warm, sumptuous bowl of Pho (Vietnamese soup). Luckily, a new Pho restaurant opened in Cardiff centre last month! And I went to check it out pho QuenchÔǪ When walking down Church street where the quaint St JohnÔÇÖs Church is situated, it was rather … Continue reading Review: Pho, Cardiff
We want to welcome Freshers to Cardiff by sharing our foodie favourites across the city! Don’t miss these absolute gems: Words by Hannah Penwright The Hellenic Eatery The Hellenic Eatery is a Greek restaurant in the heart of Cathays, meaning itÔÇÖs perfect for students looking for an inexpensive but very delicious meal out. Whether youÔÇÖre a huge Greek food fan or have never tried it, … Continue reading Fresher’s Foodie Checklist
Words by Lottie Ennis I was rather a latecomer to the magical affair that is The Great British Bake Off but now it is perhaps the only classic TV which I am excited to watch in its scheduled spot the minute it comes out. Each year there are a selection of ordinary people who want to demonstrate, as well as push their baking skills to … Continue reading The Great British Bake OffÔÇÖs Dwindling Viewership: Should we still be watching?
The first in our Student Foodgram series, Tegan, Cardiff final year English and German student, spills her baking secrets. Check out her Instagram account which is filled with mouth-watering foodie photos for you to enjoy. Words by Tegan Francis What type of food do you normally make and how often? IÔÇÖm a hard-core cake fan. I love everything about cake: making it, eating it, serving … Continue reading Student Foodgram: teganfrancis_
Words by Josh Ong There are a number of contributing factors that have led to the reduction of the old fashioned carnocentric menu. Where veganism has grown exponentially over the last half-decade, many restaurant goers have questioned whether or not both the decline of meat-centred menus and the former are directly correlated. Fortunately, in the current climate, they are not mutually exclusive. There are some … Continue reading CardiffÔÇÖs Most Meaty Menus Amid the Vegan Takeover
Words by Andrea Drobna. You canÔÇÖt seem to escape it; every time you open Instagram, your feed inundated with perfectly picturesque food. Shot in both flawless lighting and in location, they succeed in making you hungry and extremely jealous at the same time. Through the hashtags ÔÇÿ#foodstagramÔÇÖ, and #foodpornÔÇÖ, there lies a surplus of food inspiration at your fingertips, perfect for following the latest trends. … Continue reading The Trend That Turned Our Food Colourful: The Unicorn Craze Explained
