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La Vita – Sicilian cafe opens on Wellfield Road
La Vita, a new Italian cafe has opened its doors on Wellfield Road, Roath. Originally a restaurant in the city centre (opposite the Castle), the La Vita has now become a relaxed new cafe here in Roath serving a Sicilian-inspired menu. Fran Power, who with partner Marco Branciamore, is behind the business told us: “Although … Continue reading
Caffi Parc opens on Angus Street
Thanks to Katherine Davies from Caffi Parc, a new local café, for this guest post. Hello all! We are ‘Caffi Parc’ situated at 96 Angus Street, a stone’s throw away from Roath rec/park. We opened the café because it’s a great location and we own the house adjoining the property: it hasn’t been used … Continue reading
We Are Cardiff Launch ‘a Roath state of mind’ exhibition, 29 May – 2 July at Waterloo Teahouse
Stories, pictures and prizes: just a few of the reasons Helia Phoenix thinks you should check out We Are Cardiff’s new show. Friends, Cardiffians – it is our pleasure to invite you to our first localised exhibition, which is taking place in the heartland of Roath. The boundaries of Roath spread further and run deeper than the thin … Continue reading
Christmas in Roath
Christmas is on its merry way, and we thought we’d let you know anything we hear about that’s both Christmassy and in Roath – food and drink, gift ideas, Christmas Fairs, carol concerts – we even hear that Santa is coming to Roath Park! Let us know about your event or festive finds in the … Continue reading
Cafe Rio opens on Penylan Road
New Roath coffee shop, Cafe Rio, opened its doors this weekend. We called in for a coffee and a chat with Amanda Pritchard who is overseeing the launch. This week will be a ‘soft opening’ for the cafe to test everything out, ready to be fully open next week. Alongside the usual teas and coffees, … Continue reading
Roath People: Lisa Derrick
I’ve inadvertently made a rule to live only in Cardiff suburbs beginning with the letter ‘R’. Roath has been home for six months, and I’m very happy to reside here. For me, its magic is in the leafiness, the tucked away tiny parks as well as the famous swan-filled one, all of which I’ve spent … Continue reading
