June Foodie Focus
Elouise Hobbs searches out the best foodie events across South Wales in June, including a filmic treat in Swansea and a pop-up market at St. Fagans.
Food and Wine Taster Experience, Cathedral 73, Cardiff, Fri 15 June
The Orangery Restaurant at Cathedral 73 Boutique Hotel is renowned for its creative, indulgent menu and now they have opened up their doors for special evening of food and wine tasting. On the night, guests will be welcomed with a signature cocktail before being treated to a five-course tasting menu. Dishes will include foraged nettle soup with edible flowers, slow roasted caramelised pear with honey caviar and sea bass with samphire and lemon foam. Alongside the food, participants will be hosted by Gilbert Viader, the in-house wine connoisseur, who will guide everyone though the accompanying wines.
Price: £42.50. Info: www.cathedral73.com
Walk With Me with Govinda’s Cafe, Cinema & Co, Castle St, Swansea, Mon 7 June
It’s time for a cinematic experience with a culinary difference. Walk With Me, directed by Max Pugh and Marc James Francis, follows Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh, who practices the art of mindfulness in an isolated monastery, narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. And, what better way to enjoy this than with food from Govinda’s? The local vegetarian and vegan café is hosting a buffet style pop-up kitchen to go with the film, making it a truly immersive experience.
Tickets: £8.50-£16. Info: www.cinemaco.co.uk
Brunch Unearthed, Stretchy Suzie’s, Cardiff, Sun 24 June
Brunch usually conjures ideas of overindulgent breakfast dishes washed down with Bloody Marys and prosecco. But now, the people behind Brunch Unearthed are helping to rewrite the rulebook and provide a great alternative that is all vegan and refined sugar-free. The dishes served here will range from hearty salads to guilt-free sweet treats, with lots of intolerance-friendly food. Alongside the main course, there’s also going to be a great chance to meet and with others who are interested in eating a natural diet and best of all, every guest leaves with a goody bag containing tasty treats and wellness products.
Price: £25.39. Info: www.stretchysuzies.com
St Fagans Real Food Market, National History Museum, St Fagans, Sat 16 June
Hosted at one of Europe’s largest open-air museums, St Fagans Real Food Market is the latest addition to Cardiff’s growing range of farmers and fresh markets. This pop-up food market is set to welcome nearly 20 of Cardiff’s best local food producers. In the past, the market has hosted everyone from Pettigrew Bakery to Penrhiw Farm Organic Meats and Shirley’s Raw Chocolate. Alongside the delicious edible delights, the food market also plays host to some amazing beverage stalls including Manumit Coffee Roasters, Afal y Graig Cider and Bang On Brewery. And, once finished with the food market, there is always the option of exploring the grounds of the museum and enjoying a picnic in the beautiful grounds.
Admission: free. Info: www.museum.wales