From one bridge to another- Thomas by Tom Simmons, Pontcanna, Cardiff
Welsh chef Tom Simmons’ first restaurant is located at Tower Bridge in London and he has now crossed the Bridge (the Severn) to open a second restaurant this time in … Continue reading
Quaran-dining! Chef Vous – dine at home service
With the bars and restaurants still shut (there is, it appears, light at the end of the tunnel come the 13th July hopefully – it may be too little too … Continue reading
Sour power! My new beer addiction.
Readers of the blog will know I am more a wine drinker than a beer drinker. It is not that I don’t drink or enjoy a beer or two, it … Continue reading
Tea for two and a tale of two teas – Click and collection cream tea from Cocorico Patisserie, Cardiff.
I am not a huge consumer of afternoon tea, as have always thought it a slightly old fashion and oddly timed meal (doesn’t really fits in to the working day … Continue reading
Persian pick me up – Taste of Persia
Following a fabulous “Cook at home” feast from Leyli Joon & Co. at the beginning of lockdown, I have developed quite a taste for Persian food. As a result an … Continue reading
Keeping it sweet, with another lockdown treat – Mystere Club virtual tasting of Chateau Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Last week’s post on Cleverchefs was one of my most popular ever on the blog (funny that as it didn’t get much traction on Twitter – not entirely sure how … Continue reading
The roast with the most? Cleverchefs, Cardiff
Readers of the blog we know of my love of a Sunday roast, with multiple post in that subject having featured on the blog. In Cardiff, we are blessed on … Continue reading
Drinking sherry in the raw! Tio Pepe en rama 2020
Owen Morgan of Bar 44 and Asador 44 very kindly provided the half bottles of the Tio Pepe en Rama 2020 and the nibbles free of charge to all participants … Continue reading
“Holy ribbed for your pleasure” Batman! Kapow Ribs home delivery.
As lockdown goes on and on and on and the days meld into one long homogenious unit, who knew the routine of work would be so gratefully received, I look … Continue reading
On the day of rest, why not take out one of Cardiff’s best? Heaney’s “order out” Sunday lunch
I have been a big fan of Heaney’s ever since it opened back in 2018. I have had many a lovely meal there and along with the Heathcock it is … Continue reading
