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Welsh coastal holiday hotspot dubbed a ‘hotbed of culinary wizardry' by The Financial Times
Welsh coastal holiday hotspot dubbed a 'hotbed of culinary wizardry' by The Financial Times
With a vast selection of culinary venues, Ceredigion has been praised by the leading newspaper
Pizza Tipi, Cardigan
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One Welsh county has been celebrated for its abundance of delicious food venues by leading newspaper, The Financial Times. Ceredigion was hailed a 'hotbed of culinary wizardry' by the newspaper after they visited the county in west Wales, finding a mix of local food and drink hotspots.
The account highlighted the plethora of top class options available in the county as well as the dining scene in and around Cardigan town, including bakeries Crwst and Bara Menyn, the Brat supperclub at Ffrorest Ffarm, Caws Teifi and also Llys Meddyg, just over the border in Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Attributing the Michelin-starred Brat resdidency at Fforest to the quality of local produce, farmers, fishermen and growers that exists in this part of Wales,' writer Ajesh Patalay says: ""Parry's residence is testament to the quality of local produce, farmers, fishermen and growers that exists in this part of Wales.
"It also speaks to the vibrant dining scene that's grown up in and around Cardigan over recent years."
Hailing from Anglesey, founder of Brat, Tomos Parry, served up cockles and laverbread, sweetbreads and leeks at Fforest farm in Cardigan earlier this year, and he'he's back for the Brat x Mountain x Fforest supper club in September. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here
Chef Tomos Parry runs the Brat restaurant in Shoreditch and now Soho's Mountain restaurant as well
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His London restaurant, Brat, that was once named amongst the world's 100 best restaurants and he's also behind Soho venue, Mountain.
Cardigan is also home to an award-winning café and popular brunch spot, Crwst, that has been open since 2018.
Award-winning Crwst's sweet treat
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Crwst, founded by husband and wife Osian and Catrin Jones, serves fresh baked goods as well as signature dishes including their seaweed hash browns.
The café serves a wide selection of fresh doughnuts made at an offsite bakery on Bath House Road in the heart of Cardigan.
Nearby is Bara Menyn, opened by Aberystwyth-born writer Jack Smylie Wild with his family ten years ago. He told The FT: 'When we opened Bara Menyn in 2015, people thought we were crazy: 'You can't open a sourdough bakery in Cardigan: they do good bread in Aldi.' Now people drive all the way from Aberystwyth.'
The café is still serving fresh baked goods after a decade of the Ceredigion native opened the location a decade ago.
Also praised in the piece were Pizza Tipi, Michelin and Good Food Guide beloved, Yr Hen Printworks and Templebar Cafe and Farmshop in Nevern.
Not only does Cardigan have a great supply of culinary establishments it is also known for its rich history, art and culture. You can read about the best way to spend 48 hours in the buzzing town here.
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Read The Financial Times' full piece, here.
