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New Crown Inn, Merthyr: A Taste of Portugal in Wales

Chourico Assado at The New Crown Inn Merthyr

Grade II-listed The New Crown Inn, Merthyr Tydfil is the oldest pub in the working class town that was once the epicentre of the South Wales iron, steel and coal mining industries. However, the food served here couldn’t be further apart from the traditional local cuisine you’d expect to find in the heart of the […] Read more…

Sosban Restaurant Sunday Tasting Menu – Llanelli, South-West Wales

Cod Five Ways Sosban

You only have to glance at Sosban Restaurant in Llanelli, south-west Wales to know that it’s a pretty special place. A Grade-II listed Victorian pump house perched on Llanelli’s North Dock, this awe-inspiring building is a beacon for the iconic industrial heritage of the surrounding area. Lovingly restored by Bendigo 9-10 (a team consisting of […] Read more…

Coastal Dining in North East Wales

Botanical Gardens - wild mushrooms, pea shoots, edible petals and herbs on truffle and garlic toast

Earlier this year, you may remember reading about my experience of judging in the north east Wales Year of the Sea Food Challenge,  set up by North East Wales Tourism to promote the range of fresh fish and seafood produce available in the region. Following from this, I’ve been invited back to north east Wales […] Read more…

Llanerch Vineyard Hotel – Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan

Holding a glass of rose vine branded "Llanerch" overlooking Llanerch Vineyard

Join me for a relaxing stay at Llanerch Vineyard Hotel, one of the oldest vineyards in Wales and the UK’s first vineyard hotel. Based just outside Hensol in the Vale of Glamorgan.Llanerch offers the perfect base for a scenic rural stay in the heart of south Wales. Did you know Wales is home to over […] Read more…

The Cuban Restaurant | Harbourside, Bristol

The signature cocktail 'Last Day in Cuba' at The Cuban restaurant, Bristol - the glass is covered in icing sugar.

Having spent three months in Jamaica a few years ago, I’ve eaten my fair share of Caribbean cuisine. From meaty dishes like jerk chicken/pork, brown stew chicken, goat curry and salt cod to meat-free options like callaloo, ackee and festival dumplings, there weren’t many Jamaican dishes I didn’t get round to tasting. Next week, I’ll […] Read more…