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New Openings & Recent Reviews

Wapping Wharf's Newest Star, A Second Home for Bakealicious & The City's Best Loaded Fries

RAGÙ gets a Michelin nod: In case you missed the big news, after only four months of trading, the fantastic Italian restaurant RAGÙ has been included in the Michelin Guide. A huge achievement that recognises the passion and hard work coming out of their tiny blue restaurant. Well deserved.

Bakealicious is expanding: Great news for fans of Greek coffee and pastries. Bakealicious, a local favourite, is opening its second café at The Distillery, BS2 0GR on September 15th. To celebrate, they're giving away free coffee via their app during the launch week.

The best loaded fries in Bristol?: Local food blogger @jurassicfoodies has compiled a must-try list of the city's top loaded fries. The list gives a shout-out to the excellent offerings from Omar's Kitchen, Milk Bun, Oowee Diner, and The Hobgoblin.

Mangosteen opens on Gloucester Road: The wait is over. Mangosteen officially opens its doors on Gloucester Road tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2nd. They will be welcoming walk-ins, so it's a great chance to be one of the first to try out this new spot.

Bunsik is coming to Cabot Circus: Korean street food is landing in the city centre. Bunsik is set to open soon in Cabot Circus, bringing its popular corn dogs, burgers, and other traditional dishes. Keep an eye out for the bright yellow storefront.

Upcoming Food Events

Wings, Wine, and Weekend Markets: Your September Event Guide

Last Call for Wine and Dim Sum Night at Clouds Bristol: A few tickets are left for this unique pairing event happening tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2nd. Enjoy five standout wines paired with a four-course dim sum menu for £45.

Exclusive Tasting Menu at Caper and Cure: To celebrate the first anniversary of their monthly tasting menu, Caper and Cure are hosting a special 6-course dinner this Thursday, September 4th. The menu is £60 per person, with an optional wine flight.

Wing Fest UK: Get ready for a massive weekend down on the Harbourside. Wing Fest takes over Lloyd’s Amphitheatre from Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 7th. Expect a huge lineup of the UK's best wing traders, live music, and the infamous Lava Wing Challenge.

Windmill Hill Market: The brilliant Windmill Hill Market returns to the City Farm this Saturday, September 6th. It's the perfect way to spend a Saturday in BS3, supporting some fantastic local producers and makers.

Downend Food & Drink Festival: A proper community festival taking place at the Downend Cricket Club on Saturday, September 13th, celebrating local food stalls, artisan producers, and breweries.

South Gloucestershire Food & Drink Festival: Head to the Bristol and Bath Science Park on Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th for a family-friendly festival with a huge range of street food, producer stalls, and bars.

Bristol Cocktail Weekend: From Thursday, September 25th to Sunday, September 28th, bars across the city will be celebrating Bristol's brilliant cocktail scene. Grab a wristband and enjoy signature cocktails at a special price from dozens of participating venues.

Big Nath's BBQ at MABON Festival: Bristol's own Big Nath’s BBQ is heading to Caldicot Castle for the MABON festival from Friday, September 26th to Sunday, September 28th. Expect incredible live-fire cooking at this celebration of fire, feasting, and folklore.

FŌDA ‘festival of food ideas’: Taking place at the Arnolfini on Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th, this festival features talks, workshops, and a producers' market aimed at celebrating our food culture.

Local Highlight

Big Nath's BBQ

If you're looking for a true Bristol success story, look no further than Big Nath's BBQ. After 15 years as a construction site manager, Nath used the lockdown to pursue his lifelong dream of being a chef. He taught himself the art of the pitmaster, perfecting what would become his award-winning signature BBQ sauce. Together with his partner Kinsey, who handles the organisational side, they’ve become a formidable team. Their journey started in a dark kitchen in Old Market in 2021 and has since grown into a beloved fixture on the street food circuit, a testament to their hard graft and the incredible support from the Bristol indie community.

Their ethos is all about proper, Texan-style BBQ, handcrafted with the best local produce. The high-welfare meat comes from the fantastic Dave Giles butchers on Gloucester Road, and the bread from fellow local business, Pano Bakehouse. Using electric pellet smokers with a combination of hickory, maple, and cherrywood gives their food its ultimate smoky flavour. While they've expanded to supper clubs and even a BBQ school, the classic brisket will always be on the menu, slathered in that sauce where it all began. Expect slow-cooked, smoky, and generous portions every time. If you want to catch them soon, they'll be at the MABON festival at Caldicot Castle at the end of the month.

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