FOODIE FOCUS | FOOD AND DRINK
Elouise Hobbs takes a glance at what south Wales’ foodies can get up to this month in the capital!
Wasteless Supper
at Cafe Sio, Lloyd George Avenue / Milk & Sugar, The Old Library (both Cardiff), Sat 3 and Sat 31 Mar
Food waste is a massive problem in the restaurant industry. Unsold food is thrown away every day. One group trying to combat and raise awareness of this issue is ‘Wasteless Supper’. The group are holding dinners across Cardiff, with menus decided only 24 hours before based on what food is available. Expect imaginative dishes with a global influence, produced by innovative chefs that will challenge not only your palate but also your attitudes to food.
Tickets: £25. Info: foodcardiff.com/wasteless-suppers
Little Man Garage
Little Man, one of Cardiff’s loveliest independent coffee shops, has recently opened a new venue, the Garage, on Tudor Lane. Their new location boasts cosy chairs, homemade desserts and a real log burner. Over the next few months, they have a variety of events coming up, but what matters is that the cosy Little Man vibe has been comfortably carried over from its city centre location.
Info: facebook.com/littlemangarage
Digestive Wellbeing Workshop with Water Kefir Making
at Insole Court, Llandaff, Cardiff, Sat 24 Mar
Increasingly, people are looking at diet from a holistic standpoint. And for many, diet starts with the gut. This four-hour workshop with naturopaths Judith and Laure will help everyone to better understand their guts – and how to treat it well. Together, the group will have the opportunity to reflect on what they eat, when and how they eat, as well as leaving the day with a toolkit of tips to improve digestion. Participants will be treated to healthy snacks and herbal teas and will learn the skills to make their own probiotic drink, which they will then be able to take home and enjoy.
Tickets: £58. Info: www.insolecourt.org
The Burger Festival
at The Depot, Cardiff, Sat 3 Mar
Some people think that burgers are just fancy sandwiches. In reality, they are so much more. This March, The Depot has brought together some of the biggest names and local talent to transform seeded buns into gastronomic delights. From beef, pork, chicken and bacon to vegan and vegetarian selections, they’ve covered all the bases. Family fun fills the day with events including face painting and magicians. For the evening, they have fun planned for the grown-ups, including a live Motown and disco band, rodeo sheep and a magician.
Tickets: £3-£7. Info: www.depotcardiff.com