A Hidden Gem: Jaspers Tea Room, Llandaff

It was my birthday and I wanted cake. Plain and simple. Not plain and simple cake, though. My wonderful friends surprised me with a car full of balloons and a face full of silly string. Lucky I love them, right?

I've wanted to go for Afternoon Tea for ages, and I thought the celebration of me was the perfect excuse. We were going to use Groupon as there were loads of deals on there but, problem - there are three of us and the offers were for two or four people - sad times. Instead we just got in the car (albeit, slotting ourselves around balloons, party hats & presents) and drove around Cardiff until we found somewhere.

A Hidden Gem: Irie Shack, Cardiff

For a Sunday treat, we were expecting to go to go to one of my favourite Mexican restaurants, Amigos. Turn up and - it's closed! All dressed up, hungry and nowhere to go. 

Luckily my friend had earlier suggested to me a Caribbean place that was close by. Perfect opportunity to try it out, right? It's called the Irie Shack. I must say I've driven past it before and not even noticed it. It's one of those little gems. Exactly the same sort of gem as Amigos in fact.