Cardiff 's dining scene has grown from strength to strength. Once known for more rugby and late-night chips from Chippy Alley than standout meals (not that there's anything wrong with half chicken on the bone and half chips), the city has evolved into something exciting. Independent kitchens are carving out their space, from a Neapolitan pizza joint overlooking a historic market to restorative bowls of ramen in a former bank and delectable dim sum above a casino.
the landlord requested that we submit a deck as well as an operator, which is something I've never had since I handled most of the operational duties myself alongside a general manager at Baohaus. That said, Baohaus was a 400-square-foot box, and most sit-down restaurants have an operator who handles the business of opening the restaurant, including finding the location; negotiating the lease; collaborating on the concept, the brand, and front of the house;
Crossing the threshold into the San Francisco brunch restaurant, Early to Rise brings an instant feeling of comfort - a direct reflection of the spirit of Southern hospitality it aspires to embody. After operating for eight years as a meandering pop-up, this eatery from chef Andrew McCormack finally settled into its permanent home within the San Francisco restaurant scene in 2024.