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Wales Online
12 hours ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Popular chicken shop Fowl and Fury announce long-awaited opening date for Canton store
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A well established name on the Cardiff food scene is Fowl and Fury who have shot to success after starting as a pop-up in Sticky Fingers. Serving Nashville hot chicken, they are now opening their second chicken shop. The business, which started in lockdown in owner Jamie Rees' back garden before beginning in pop-up hot spot Sticky Fingers, currently has one restaurant in Cathays. Now they have announced the opening date for their new site in Canton on Cowbridge Road East. The Cowbridge Road East restaurant will open on Wednesday, July 11. They will be open from 5pm on their first day but only until they have served their first 100 sandos, for just £2 each. They are taking over the former Wiwo noodle bar and it has been eight months since the Fowl and Fury team first announced their new site, meaning customers are desperate to know when they can get a taste of Nashville in the west side of the city. Fowl and Fury is run by married couple Jamie and Natalia Rees and sells chicken in a range of heat levels from the gentle mild up to the brain melting Nashville Fury. Customers can either order chicken tenders or a sandwich (referred to as a 'sando') as well as a selection of sides. They've proudly called their four-table restaurant on Wyeverne Road in Cathays 'home' since 2022. Alongside their beloved sando, Fowl and Fury plan to offer milkshakes, soft serve and lemonades on the menu as well as extended opening hours at their new site. The team have not had an easy ride since taking over the site on King's Road in Canton. Writing on their Insta in February, they said: "We had originally intended our canton location to open by the end of January, then Feb, then March. knows?!? "There have unfortunately been more setbacks with the new restaurant than we can count (anything above 8 I'm out) and when you think there isn't a way something else can go wrong we find something we didn't even know could be a problem in the first place. "Plumbing, canopy, electricity, roofing, extraction, shutters, one of these things has had issues that push the build back week after week." In a post announcing their opening today, they said: "That's it! We're gonna open! Wednesday 11th of June from 5pm! "There will be 100 sandos available for £2 per sando. "Now though, it looks like they've got their issues sorted and are ready to go. First come first served. One sando per person. "One all sandos are gone, we will close for the night and reopen on Thursday at 4pm for regular hours." Fowl and Fury is not the only new opening in Cardiff. On Tuesday, June 3 new sandwich shop Square + Fair opened its doors for the first time. Located in the Royal Arcade Square + Fair is a new sandwich shop and offers up chunky focaccia sandwiches with fillings such as The Notorious PIG (pulled sticky cola pork), What the Cluck (shredded roast chicken with truffle cream cheese) and Sunday Best (roast Welsh beef with a gravy dipping tub). Not only do Square + Fair serve big sandwiches, they also offer a crisp option you may have not come across before. The cafe is home to a crisp station where you serve yourself plain crisps, add in the flavouring of your choice which includes options like chip shop curry, doner kebab, and southern fried chicken, shake, and away you go. You can read our review of Square + Fair, here.
Wales Online
a day ago
- Business
- Wales Online
A sandwich shop with self-service crisp station that'll get you excited about lunch opens in Cardiff this week
A sandwich shop with self-service crisp station that'll get you excited about lunch opens in Cardiff this week Looking for a new lunch spot in Cardiff? This is just the spot Square + Fair is open in Cardiff now Cardiff is bursting at the seams with places to eat for lunch, from the amazing Cardiff market to the new Sri Lankan food stall Ceylan M8 on Penarth Road to the sandwich shop Fresh, which has queues winding out the door. Now, there is a new option to pick, and it is bang opposite Fresh in the Royal Arcade. Square + Fair is a new sandwich shop and offers up chunky focaccia sandwiches with fillings such as The Notorious PIG (pulled sticky cola pork), What the Cluck (shredded roast chicken with truffle cream cheese) and Sunday Best (roast Welsh beef with a gravy dipping tub).. Opening for the first time on Tuesday, June 3 not only do Square + Fair serve big sandwiches, they also offer a crisp option you may have not come across before. The cafe is home to a crisp station where you serve yourself plain crisps, add in the flavouring of your choice which includes options like chip shop curry, doner kebab, and southern fried chicken, shake, and away you go. WalesOnline reporter Stephanie Colderick, visits the newly opened sandwich shop, Square and Fair, Royal Arcade, Cardiff. Pic by Rob Browne Inside the new lunch spot is a sleek and modern aesthetic, perfect for any Instagram pics, with funky art on the walls, exposed brickwork, and fake plants hanging from the ceiling. The self-servic crisp station, which is sure to be popular (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) Article continues below Neon signs reading "crisp me up before you go go" decorate the walls and the top of the menu says "Yes, Cardiff! You Alrigh' or Wha'" adding a cheeky and cheerful feel to the place. There is mixture of table and bench seating, with stools to perch on by the window where you can happily watch the coming and goings of the Royal Arcade. For our first look I also popped down to try the sandwiches and bagged up a portion of crisps. We went down on opening morning, where there were already some customers waiting, to try out this new lunch spot. For £5.80 I had the Morning Square focaccia, a packet of crisps for £1.20, a homemade fruity water for £2.50 and a salted caramel brownie for £3.90. The sandwich was incredibly well stuffed (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) The Morning Square had overnight maple cured bacon, egg, spinach, tomato relish and also comes with cheese and it was massive and I felt fairy price for its size and quality also. The sandwich was crammed with breakfasty filling, packed and bulging out of the box I was given it in. The tomato relish was clearly handmade, this was no cheap ketchup, the bacon was thick and well cooked and the egg was light and airy, with an omelette like texture. Adding a nice hint of green and freshness was the spinach, making the sandwich feel healthier with the egg too, and it was the perfect way to start my morning. Inside it is sleek and modern (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) It was so big I actually gave the other half to my friend, after easily devouring the first half, already feeling full. The crisps are a really cool concept and it was a lot of fun getting to pick the flavour I wanted and shake them around the bag. There is new lunch option in Cardiff which shouldn't be missed (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) I opted for chip shop curry flavour and although slightly dubious, they are delicious. With a bit of kick, these crisps do taste just like curry sauce you get from Chippy Lane, mixing well with the potato taste of the crisps and are incredibly moreish. The coating did spread evenly over the crisps after a good shake and I will certainly be going back for more. I couldn't resist a sweet treat (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) The salted caramel brownie did not disappoint, it melted in the mouth, was perfectly gooey yet still held its shape, had a crunchy biscuit layer in the middle that added a nice texture and taste and a good hit of salted caramel. 10/10. Article continues below Washed down with the homemade fruity water that had orange, lime, strawberry, cucumber and blueberries in making for a refreshing yet not overpowering drink that feels healthy and good for you, this is the perfect new lunch spot. Square + Fair is now open in the Royal Arcade.
Wales Online
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
This is why huge tents have appeared in a popular Cardiff park
This is why huge tents have appeared in a popular Cardiff park You can really get a feel for how the space is going to change if you've been to the area recently The Padel tennis centre is really coming into shape in Llandaff fields (Image: Bethany Gavaghan ) A cutting-edge sports hub, featuring a tennis centre, padel courts, café, and community space, is set to grace one of Cardiff's largest and most frequented parks, and recent pictures have shown it is coming along nicely. The existing tennis courts are already open and are in use, and the rest of the development also looks to be coming along well, with lots of work evident - and although there is no date confirmed for when it will be opening, it's easy to get a feel for what the space will be like if you have visited Llandaff Fields in Cardiff and seen the site recently. Work is underway and several white structures have been put up. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here . Another exciting development for the space is that a brand new sandwich shop, Square + Fair, soon to launch in Cardiff's Royal Arcade selling loaded focaccia sandwiches and freshly roasted Welsh coffee has also announced that it is opening a second location in Llandaff Fields later in the summer. Announcing the development back in 2023, Cardiff Council said that the site will "transform" the communal sports amenities at Llandaff Fields. The Padel centre being installed in Llandaff fields, Cardiff (Image: Bethany Gavaghan ) Once completed, the Padel Tennis centre, contemporary café, and community space - which will also be opened will join the existing tennis courts which are getting resurfaced. The plans also outlined the creation of a tennis facility accessible to all demographics and skill levels as well as cricket practice nets. An artist's impression of what the site will look like once it is completed. (Image: Cardiff Council ) Article continues below Padel Tennis is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK - and blends elements of squash and tennis, is played on enclosed courts without overarm serves.
Wales Online
21-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
New sandwich shop roclaiming to open in Cardiff city centre but there's one big problem
New sandwich shop roclaiming to open in Cardiff city centre but there's one big problem Square + Fair will be opening in Cardiff's Royal Arcade in June as well as opening a second location in Pontcanna Square + Fair is opening opposite Fresh, which almost has a queue of customers eagerly waiting outside in Cardiff's Royal Arcade (Image: Bethany Gavaghan ) New sandwich shop Square + Fair will be opening in Cardiff's Royal Arcade next month, yet it might be seen as a bold move by some people as it's going to be located right opposite the ever-popular lunch time hotspot, Fresh the Baguette Bar which has been running for 26 years and has previously been named in the top 10% places to eat in the world by TripAdvisor. The brand new shop will be offering loaded focaccia sandwiches and freshly roasted Welsh coffee and is due to open its doors on Monday, June 2, with the team already drumming up excitement across social media. But that's not all, as they have also already announced a second location in Llandaff Fields later in the summer. Their debut spot is directly opposite Fresh which is rarely seen without a queue snaking out the the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here Announcing their arrival with a playful post on Instagram, they wrote: 'We can't foc-ing wait to see you! Something delicious is coming your way… and trust us, you're going to want a bite of this! 'Very soon, Square + Fair will be serving up next-level gourmet focaccia sandwiches, packed with fresh, flavourful ingredients and stacked high with goodness. Oh, and did we mention the freshly brewed coffee? 'Stay tuned for our official opening date!' Article continues below The new business is already advertising their first location, positioned opposite one of Cardiff's most popular small businesses as 'your new favourite lunch spot' (Image: Bethany Gavaghan ) The menu is expected to focus on artisan-style, generously filled focaccias alongside a strong coffee offering, using beans roasted in Wales. It's a different lane from Fresh, famous for their baguettes and number of eye-popping and creative fillings and salads, you can read more about their story, here and why it's so many's favourite place to get lunch, here. Content cannot be displayed without consent Despite not having opened their first site yet, the Square + Fair team has already announced a second location. Sharing the news on a separate Instagram post, they wrote: 'We know… we haven't even opened our first site in Royal Arcade yet (June 2nd… get it in your diary), but we're too excited not to share this: 'Square + Fair is officially growing, Site No. 2 is on its way, and it's landing in the stunning Llandaff Fields. 'I have been meeting the developers today at site. We're teaming up with the incredible crew at Smash Padel, who are building a state-of-the-art padel tennis club at the back of the park, and we'll be right there with them, serving up our giant filled focaccias, fair trade coffee, and laid-back park vibes to players and the public alike. 'It's going to be special. Launching Summer 2025.' Article continues below Where's your favourite spot to grab a bite to eat at lunch time in Cardiff? Let us know in the comments below.
