TASTY BITES A whole lotta new openings here, and foodie offerings are being shaken up as the hospitality sector finds new ways to make things work during these surreal times It’s a leaning tower of meat, sir
MISO HUNGRY Volcano Japanese Restaurant has erupted into The
Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay’s entertainment destination. It’s Cardiff’s only all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant and offers an unrivalled selection of authentic cuisine for customers to choose from, including fresh sushi, hot teppanyaki and miso soup. “It is a joy to be able to welcome Volcano,” says Clare Jenkins, manager of the Red Dragon Centre. “Their team has worked incredibly hard to make sure that the restaurant can open safely, while offering absolutely delicious food,” For more: www.volcanojapanese.co.uk
Sofishticated dining
GOT BUNS, HUN? Burgers, beers and good times are coming to Mermaid Quay in November.
Hub Box, which has Cornish roots, is bringing its award-winning, street-foodstyle grub to Cardiff Bay, and it will be the brand’s first Wales-based restaurant. To accompany their bold prime-cut and plant-based offering, they are working with local legends Tiny Rebel Brewery, offering a revolving range of IPAs and NEIPAs, stocking stout and lager. “Ever since my first visit to Cardiff Bay, I knew that the waterfront location – which is basically in our DNA – would suit us perfectly,” says Hub Box CEO, Richard Boon. “With eight other restaurants, it was about time Cardiff got a taste, customers are in for a treat.” For more: www.hubbox.co.uk
James Sommerin’s Michelin-quality food is now at Goodsheds
ALL STARS
Yet another new kid on the block is North Star Cardiff, a pub, bar and kitchen which opened on North Road at the end of August after a speedy overhaul and deckout of the venue. “My partner and I took possession of The College Tavern on 5 August, and after refurbishing the venue ourselves, we opened to the public on 28 August as North Star,” says Tom Edwards. Inside, you’ll find a modern industrial style bar, Spanish star tiling, tropical greenhouse wallpaper, as well as spraypainted scenes by a local artist. And the menu is all about contemporary twists on pub classics – put us down for the deepfried lasagne stix please – cooked by head chef Dewi who brings his Michelin-star training to the kitchen. For more: www.northstarcardiff.com
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FED AT THE SHED The newest restaurant under the James
Spray-painted scenes and contemporary twists on pub classics are what awaits at North Star
Sommerin brand is The Shed, which opened in October at Goodsheds in Barry. The modern eating destination’s philosophy is centred on Barry’s proud industrial heritage. Michelin-quality food and exacting standards are what you should expect here, and the interior will wow too – with wooden table tops sourced from original timber reclaimed from the Barry Docks area, and slate for the bar and pass coming from old snooker tables. For more: www.theshedbarry.co.uk
