A meal that really cuts the mustard? Richard Bainbridge guest chef dinner at Heaney’s Cardiff
This is a second post from me on Heaney’s since it opened in October, but the start of the guest chef’s dinners seemed to me to be worthy of another … Continue reading
The Philly – osopher’s cheesesteak ? The Alchemist, High Street, Cardiff
I sometimes think that on the High Streets of the UK (certainly in Cardiff) the cocktail bar has replaced the bookie or charity shop as the default new use for … Continue reading
Hooray for Heaney’s – so is this a great British menu? Heaney’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff.
This post relates to a soft opening event at which the food prices were 50% of the standard prices (booze was full price). Whilst undoubtedly paying half price for food … Continue reading
This “year” sherry is really racey stuff! The Sherry TT for International Sherry Week.
The sherries for this tasting were very kindly provided free of charge (including delivery cost) by the Sherry Notes blog in conjunction with the Consejo Regulator of the Jerez DO … Continue reading
The value of pi(e)! Cambrian Tap, Cardiff City Centre
With the hot summer a distant memory (the instant someone uttered the words “hosepipe ban” I knew the end of the summer was nigh) and the brief Indian summer now … Continue reading
A small, dark and handsome stranger! Brunello di Montalcino tasting at Mystere Wine Club
Many who know me may mistake this title for something on my profile page, although with some slight tweaks to make it more relevant – “Short, palid, no oil painting … Continue reading
Working up an appetite. The “worker lunch” at Steen the Chef, Cardiff City Centre
I am always on the look out for bargain lunch time offers in Cardiff. This have the dual benefit of getting me off my arse and out of the office … Continue reading
