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Restaurant review: The Grazing Shed – Cardiff city centre

The Grazing Shed on Barrack Lane, Cardiff Perched on the corner of Barrack Lane in Cardiff, enclosed by a dainty white picket fence, the Grazing Shed has a simple yet impressive appearance that practically beckons me inside to discover more (okay, so those three magic words, ‘Super Tidy Burgers’, just may had something to do with it too!) Inside, the Grazing […] Read more…

Duchess of Delhi launches in Cardiff

Last week, I went along to the official launch of the British Curry Club’s new restaurant Duchess of Delhi, in Cardiff Bay, following its opening in December. The Duchess of Delhi serves authentic South East Asian cuisine with a focus on quality, freshly prepared food. Prior to joining the restaurant, Head Chef Sundaramoorthy Krishnasamy worked in […] Read more…

Restaurant review: Le Bistrot Pierre – Caroline Street, Cardiff

The tiled entrance to Le Bistrot Pierre Based in Cardiff’s Brewery Quarter on Caroline Street, Le Bistrot Pierre is the latest opening from the French restaurant chain and the newest addition to the Quarter. Joining a handful of restaurants located next to a string of fast food outlets known affectionately by locals as ‘Chippy Lane’, Le Bistrot Pierre brings something new to the Quarter in […] Read more…

Product review: Clarks Maple Syrup

I was recently sent a free sample of Clarks Maple Syrup to review. Based in Newport, South Wales, family-run Clarks Maple Syrup is the UK’s best-selling maple syrup brand and offers several different varieties of syrup. I received a 180ml bottle each of Clarks Original Maple Syrup (rrp £1.98) and Clarks No. 2 Amber Maple Syrup (rrp £2.99). Clarks Original Maple Syrup […] Read more…

Lunchtime review: Münchesters – Church Street, Cardiff

    When I heard Chef Anand George has opened a daytime food venue on Church Street called Münchesters, I didn’t know what to expect. With his award-winning Canton-based restaurant Purple Poppadom serving fine Indian cuisine, what could Anand have in mind for a smaller, more informal venue? When I received an invitation to a free tasting day on Friday 13th December, I couldn’t wait to […] Read more…