For 31 minutes of this contest, Cardiff City FC held their own against the mighty current champions of Manchester City FC. But, then…
Just like every other game this one started with a sense of hope, expectation, and the obligatory handshakes…
Until we speak again, it was soon to be like lambs to the slaughter, as the final whistle beckoned with a Cardiff City 0 Manchester City 5 scoreline. And so, as the shepherd said to his dog… “it’s time to get the flock out of here!”
The draw, a welcoming sign on a background of grey…
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The tease, book or not to book?…
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The joint, a deceptively ordinary facade hides a warmly welcoming bar…
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The roast, a family favourite for any Sunday…
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The steak, memories of the earlier visit…
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Until we speak again, on the experience of two visits, the next time you happen to be travelling along the Llantrisant Road just outside of Cardiff there just might be a hearty meal waiting a discerning culinary cat.
Strolling around the tranquil Penarth Marina, on the far side of Cardiff Bay, only served to tempt thoughts of the sea, of fish… of a time to eat. But, the restaurant chains of Mermaid Quay were a distance away and just not stimulating the gastronomic needs of a discerning cat.![Penarth Marina [1]](https://stevemorgan57.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/penarth-marina-1.jpg?w=584)
This was a stroll with intent… to enthuse a visiting stroller from outside of Cardiff to what the city has to offer. But, where would match up to the beauty of the wider setting? Step up to the plate The Custom House building near to the Cardiff Bay barrage; a remnant of the former grandeur of the Penarth side of the old docks, built in a Renaissance style in 1865, and converted from dereliction into a fine restaurant in the 1980’s…
This fine building now houses the El Puerto restaurant. Forget menus at your table, this is the marketplace brought into a restaurant…
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Order your drinks at the table then step up to the main counter for up close inspection of the produce on offer, and place your order…
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The returning visit of the previously identified ‘delightful company‘ was a situation requiring delicate and refined taste. Hake for the lady and Swordfish for me would complement the aquatic excursion of the previous hour…
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Until we speak again, for the vegetarian critics amongst you dear readers, here is a special moment just for you…
When the famous ‘Gunners’ of Arsenal are in town the local Bluebirds need to ensure they do nothing less than shoot for the moon.
But… you need to have an ability to score goals if you are to stand any chance of collecting valuable points. A current track record of scoring 0, 0 and 0 in the first three matches of the season doesn’t bode well.
Until we speak again, and for the record, Cardiff City FC score 2 goals! However, Arsenal go one better. You may feel the unplugged in the title of this post has been substituted by unhinged as I celebrate winning a 2-3 defeat!
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