The City Road blog may be your first port of call for food hygiene ratings on City Road but this app allows you to check the ratings by simply walking through the door. By linking the app to Foursquare your phone will alert you of the hygiene rating of the business as soon as you walk in … Continue reading
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Passion, No. 63
City Road tends to attract a lot of similar businesses, such as takeaways and hairdressers, but Faith Attwell can truly claim her business is the only sexy lingerie shop on the street. Continue reading
Can Zaman becomes Shaam Nights
The bright orange sign reading Shaam Nights made me look twice as I walked past the place where Can Zaman meant to be. At first I thought ‘re-branding’, but it turns out Can Zaman has been taken over by new management. Continue reading
What would you like to see replace Riley’s on City Road?
With Riley’s closing on City Road what would you like to see take its place? Vote now! Continue reading
82 Si Chuan, No. 82
Grace Ge tells us how 82 Si Chuan differs from Chinese buffet restaurants and why it might be moving from City Road in the new year. Continue reading
Lilo’s Bar and Grill opens again after repairs
Lilo’s Bar and grill has re-opened today after being closed for repairs. Continue reading
Scores on the doors: Takeaway hygiene ratings on City Road
Christmas parties mean City Road takeaways are busy at this time of year but some of them do not meet basic hygiene requirements. The Food Hygiene Rating Law in 2013 will make it mandatory for food outlets to display their hygiene rating, as only one third are currently displaying their score. This comprehensive look at … Continue reading
Vote for your favourite takeaway on City Road
City Road has over 40 takeaways and restaurants but which is your favourite? Vote now! Continue reading
City Road’s Rileys closes
City Road’s only snooker and pool hall, Riley’s, closed this week. Continue reading
City Road Squatters occupy property in Cardiff Bay
Squatters who occupy the Gaiety Cinema, City Road, began occupying the Bute Dock Hotel in Cardiff Bay, yesterday. Continue reading