The Park House, Cardiff: a la carte menu, May 2018
On May 21, 2018 by The Plate Licked CleanWe dined at The Park House as guests of the restaurant. All food and drink was complementary. All opinions tumble from what passes for my brain, and they do so independently. No review or social media activity was requested. Transparency is important. The great Bill Shankly once said, “Football is a simple game, made
Tommy Heaney announces venue of new Cardiff restaurant (Exclusive- May 2018)
On May 20, 2018 by The Plate Licked CleanFans of ‘in this day in history’ are entitled to feel a little spoilt with June 25th. there’s plenty for everyone: whether it’s the start of the Korean War (bad), Ricky Gervais’ and George Michael’s birthdays (good) or Custer’s Last Stand (make your own mind up on that one), the date has more than its
The Admiral St David’s, Principal St David’s Hotel, Cardiff Bay: all-day menu review May 2018
On May 8, 2018 by The Plate Licked CleanWe dined at The Admiral St David’s as guests of the hotel. All food and drink was complementary. All opinions tumble from what passes for my brain, and they do so independently. Transparency is important. And on that topic, when you’ve finished reading this review (or before, I’m easy) please have a look at this
Paco Tapas, Bristol
On April 16, 2018 by The Plate Licked CleanBristol’s latest addition to its roll call of Michelin-starred restaurants is Paco Tapas. Some might think this is getting to the point where it constitutes showing off. In a sense, this is this blog coming full circle: parent restaurant Casamia was the first I ever wrote about. It has always held a special place in
Dining at Home with La Belle Assiette
On April 15, 2018 by The Plate Licked CleanA few weeks ago La Belle Assiette got in touch and offered me a crack at finally trying their dine at home service. Private dining is the name of the game: they promise to bring a restaurant experience into your home with a minimum of hassle so you can just enjoy your guests without worrying
Maria’s Greek Taverna, Crwys Road, Cardiff
On April 13, 2018 by The Plate Licked CleanThe usual up-front disclosure, because transparency is essential. I was invited to eat at Maria’s: food and drink was complementary.. All opinions tumble from my brain independently. Accepting free meals in return for a review isn’t always quite the idyll you might imagine. For one thing, you might spend time talking with perfectly lovely people who are
This blog is a very simple thing.
I won’t try to sell you any hand lotion, exercise programmes, coffee syrups or Patagonian nose flutes. You won’t find tips on dating, ‘wellness’ or yoga mats.
I write because I love it (and food, as indicated by my increasing girth). Greed happens to be my Deadly Sin of choice, but at least it is never shy of providing me with subject matter.
A simple thing, then: all you get is me wittering on semi-coherently about places I’ve eaten at; hence a ‘restaurant blog’ rather than a ‘food blog’, although there are a few recipes scattered throughout.
From mezze to Michelin ‘fine dining’ and all points in between.