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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…

Lunchtime review: Mission Burrito, Cardiff

Mission Burrito: the Friary, Cardiff city centre Since opening on the Friary in Cardiff city centre a few weeks ago (opposite the Principality), Mission Burrito has managed to attract a queue that never seems to go away. The newly opened burrito bar is the sixth of its kind in the UK. The concept behind Mission Burrito was dreamt […] Read more…

Lunchtime review: Cornish Bakehouse – Church Street, Cardiff

For almost a decade the Cornish Bakehouse has stood on the corner of Cardiff’s Church Street, just a few doors down from Cardiff Market. It’s been there so long, I can’t actually remember what was there before. The Cornish Bakehouse is one of 23 shops of its kind in the UK, owned by a family-run business […] Read more…

Restaurant review: Oscars of Cardiff, Pontcanna

Based in the leafy suburbs of Pontcanna, Oscars of Cardiff stands upon the former site of famed French restaurant, Le Gallois. Just like its predecessor, Oscars has become a popular destination for those looking to enjoy quality food in stylish surroundings. Oscars has a lot to live up to, given the success of its big sister Oscars of Cowbridge, but it has established a reputation for […] Read more…