London . Restaurants in England
Anglo, Farringdon, London
On February 3, 2017 by The Plate Licked CleanIt’s easy to fall in love with Anglo. It’s not the palpable enthusiasm of the kitchen team, or the warmth of the welcome and genuine interest in what you think of each course: it’s a heady mix of all three. Mark Jarvis and Jack Cashmore have an impressive track record of experience in fine dining,
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Curado Bar, Guildhall Place, Cardiff
On January 19, 2017 by The Plate Licked CleanHow things change. It’s not just the this is on the site of the former Goldburger, which was just about the only place in Cardiff you could get a root beer once upon a long ago. (Clearly, no one has told them that a recent by-law stipulates that every local opening must now feature exposed
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Sushi Life, Wellfield Road, Cardiff
On January 12, 2017 by The Plate Licked CleanThings change. Il Pastificio went from word-of-mouth hot ticket (tables rarer than an earthworm with a Drama degree) to mini-empire very quickly. One mushroomed into four, but now just as quickly what was their original home, and latterly their pizza joint, finds itself up for grabs, and Sushi Life are the new kids on the block.
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff
On October 12, 2016 by The Plate Licked CleanIf you woke today in a cold sweat and wondered frantically, ‘Where on earth am I going to find a black and white picture of a panda in a fez today!’ – and I know I did- then The Discovery has you covered. It’s one of several arty shots in the elegant but homely dining
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Abo Ali, City Road, Cardiff
On September 19, 2016 by The Plate Licked CleanAbo Ali is one of the larger Lebanese grill houses on City Road. With framed pictures of the Kaaba and pyramids and camels, it’s no surprise to see there is no alcohol on sale, but there are plenty of fresh juices: my lemon and mint is tartly refreshing on a warm evening, although our three year
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Dear Jay Rayner…
On August 30, 2016 by The Plate Licked CleanYesterday, Monday 29th August, Wales Online published excerpts from my response to Jay Rayner’s criticisms of Cardiff’s eating out scene. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/food-drink/weve-fantastic-food-here-heres-11814779 Picture: Eat Me Daily Here’s my original piece. Dear Jay, I’m a fan. The first thing I do on a Sunday morning is to read your latest Observer piece. I’ve bought -and recommended- your