Little by nature, huge on flavour! The little french, Bristol.
A Napoleon complex is an overcompensation for being small, born of a little Frenchman who (if truth be told) did rather (over) compensate for his diminutive statute by way of … Continue reading
This bird has really upping the food “game” in Llandaff! The all new Heathcock, Llandaff, Cardiff.
As a resident of Llandaff in Cardiff, I was beyond happy when I found out that the people behind the highly acclaimed Hare and Hounds pub in Aberthin (very much … Continue reading
For that “special” dinner? Arbennig, Pontcanna, Cardiff – CLOSING END OF JUNE (25th) 2018.
The period post Christmas and into January is a difficult time for restaurants. A lot of people, having blown out over the Christmas period, tend to go into financial hibernation. … Continue reading
Take a Bao! Bao, Fitzrovia, London
Bao in London has been somewhat of a phenomenon for a few years now, with tales of epic queues to grab one of the few tables/stools in their miniscule Soho … Continue reading
Nice place for a nice plaice – Rick Stein’s, Porthleven, Cornwall
When it comes to the TV, Rick Stein is one of those people who is seemingly always doing one programme or another (Mexico is his next BBC jolly apparently). Unlike … Continue reading
Marvelous moules or a load of old boules? The Hashery, Cardiff. UPDATE: Closed April 2018
Belgium is famous for a number of things eating wise (think waffles and french fries to name but two on the food front). When it comes to booze, it is … Continue reading
Seafood Sunday – Fish at 85, Pontcanna, Cardiff. UPDATE: May 2018 closed until further notice.
Roast dinner of a Sunday is seen as quintessential part of being British. A classic combo of roasted meat and veg, which we are all perceived to tuck into at … Continue reading
La leisurely lunch – Chez Francis, Canton, Cardiff. UPDATE: Under new ownership and new name – Stanley’s -May 2018.
A ritual in the department I work within is a financial year end knees up. A brief moment to celebrate the end of a hard slog to beat the set … Continue reading
Some potentially “Majestic” alternatives to the ubiquitous Sauvignon Blanc
After a fair few food posts of late I thought it was time for some wine (isn’t it always). As people in work know I collect wine, I often get … Continue reading
