Not fancying a fireworks display on Bonfire Night, my boyfriend Olly and I venture down City Road in search of something warm to eat. We walk along the road for several minutes, surveying each restaurant we come to, before turning around and heading back to Lee Garden (for a minute I considered The Swallow, a […] Read more…
Food
Tyddyn Llan Best Restaurant in Wales
A well-loved restaurant in Llandrillo, Denbighshire, has been crowned the top restaurant for food in Wales in The Sunday Times Food List. Tyddyn Llan score an average of 9.05 out of 10, followed closely by firm favourites The Crown at Whitebrook in Monmouthsire, and The Walnut Tree in Llandewi Skirrid. The Sunday Times […] Read more…
Wales True Taste Food & Drink Awards 2011: Winners Revealed
After spending a day judging in the heats of Wales True Taste Food & Drink Awards 2011 in May, I’ve enjoyed following the progress of the Awards. Back in August, I published a post about the shortlisted finalists of this year’s entries. Now, after months of waiting for myself and for many other Welsh foodies, the results are […] Read more…
Green-fingered grandfather grows giant cabbage
Photo from WalesOnline shows five-year-old Paris Vowles with her grandfather’s colossal cabbage. The photograph stretched across the front page of this Saturday’s South Wales Echo is guaranteed to catch your eye – a little girl leans on a wheelbarrow overflowing with the biggest cabbage you’ve ever seen. Just one glance and I’m compelled to turn to the full article on […] Read more…
The friendliest fish and chip shop in Cardiff
Upon visiting my local fish and chip shop this week, I feel compelled to write about the outstanding quality of both the food and the customer service. Perched on the end of Clifton Street nearest to Broadway, McGinley’s Fish and Chips appears somewhat small and dull in comparison to the many other fast-food outlets on this busy shopping street. Framed in black with an […] Read more…