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Welsh Rarebit Fortnight Launches in Wales

Rarebit lunch special on house sourdough at Tides Kitchen and Wine Bar in Newport, Pembrokeshire

Welsh rarebit is now firmly in the spotlight thanks to Rarebit Fortnight, a two-week campaign bringing together independent cafés and restaurants across Wales in support of a shared cause. Running from 21 February to 7 March, Rarebit Fortnight sees businesses across south and west Wales serving their own takes on the iconic dish, with a […] Read more…

Santiago’s Tapas in Cardiff – Church Street

A selection of five tapas dishes at Santiago's Tapas in Cardiff, Wales.

Craving Spanish tapas in Cardiff city centre? The Welsh capital is home to several tapas bars, with award-winning independent Spanish restaurant group, Bar 44, spearheading the scene alongside the likes of Curado Bar and, for the time being at least, La Cuina (sadly due to close soon). Today, I’m checking out popular Spanish and Cuban […] Read more…

Gassy’s Cardiff: Highlights of the Vegan Menu

Vegan breakfast

Located in the heart of Cardiff’s thriving student community on Salisbury Road in Cathays, Gassy’s (or Gassy Jacks as it was known until a couple of years ago) has been a staple part of the university nightlife scene for years. Unbeknownst to some, however, this lively local pub also serves a ravishing restaurant menu featuring […] Read more…