OCTOBER FOODIE FOCUS
Words JANE COOK
Award-winning Cardiff blogger Jane Cook (of hungrycityhippy.co.uk) rounds up her pick of this month’s most interesting food & drink pop-ups and events.
Oktoberfest at DEPOT, every Saturday in October
Get in the German beer festival spirit with DEPOT’s unique twist on the Oktoberfest experience, featuring authentic Bavarian beers and oompah bands, and less-authentic but equally fun, Oktoberfest bingo. Tickets from £10 at: oktoberfest-cardiff.eventbrite.co.uk
Oktoberfest at Chapter Arts Centre, Wed 12 – 15 Oct
For a more laidback Oktoberfest experience firmly focussed on the beer, hit Chapter Arts Centre in Canton for their annual celebration. Whatever your beery preference, whether you love schwarzbiers from Saxony, kölschs from Cologne, or Bavarian weissbiers, they’ll be offering the finest German beers all weekend. The best part? Entry is totally free!
The Bollywood Supperclub at CocoRico Patisserie on Thurs 13 Oct
Experience all of the drama of a Bollywood movie through the medium of creative cuisine at this exciting pop-up event, a collaboration between South Indian street food traders Keralan Caravan, and local legends Cocorico Patisserie. For full details and to book tickets (£20pp), call 07448191294.
The Day of the Dead Tiki Takeover, Sat 29 Oct
Kemi’s Cafe in Pontcanna will be transformed into a Latin American drinking den when Tiki Takeover, a pop-up cocktail outfit based in the capital, takes over for one night to serve up some amazing alcoholic concoctions. Fancy dress is encouraged! For tickets (£12pp), visit: ticketsource.co.uk/burntlimeeventsltd
A 90s supper club at The Dead Canary on Thurs 27 Oct
This very special evening will see Penylan Pantry, We Are Cardiff and The Dead Canary collaborating to create a 90s themed supper club, a heady mix which means guests are guaranteed good music, great food, and grand cocktails. The finer details are yet to be revealed, but tickets are £30pp and available from penylanpantry.com/events/event/90s-supper-club.
Dirty Martini opening night
Finally, an exact date is yet to be announced, but the hotly anticipated Cardiff opening of Dirty Martini. One of London’s most successful cocktail bar chains will open sometime at the end of the month. Keep your eyes peeled on their Twitter (@dirtymartinicdf) for updates!