Carmarthen Journal - Business Article

Let's raise a toast to Roast!
After the first few conversations I had with Martin Bowman and his partner Natasha Issac, I was already convinced that their new cafe Roast was going to be something truly special.
Opening last Wednesday at 5 Albion Arcade, Mill Street, Carmarthen 7:30am - 3:00pm Roast combines the pairs love and knowledge of exceptionally good food, with a very impressive credit crunch style value.
With their business Cowpots already successfully under their belt Martin and Natasha set their sights on something completely different and with one specific aim "For Roast to be the number one lunch place for the workers of Carmarthen."
As ambassadors of using locally produced foods this had to be carried on to the new cafe. The beef used is home grown Jersey beef originally from Whitland, and is proving very popular already.
Their motto is "Have it any way today" as Roast really is up to you. The customers decide how they would like to fill their choice of freshly prepared breads, or if they would rather something lighter they can make their own tasty alternative from the deli that is also available.
Roast isn't only for the hearty meat eaters either but also for those who love their greens as freshly made salad shakers are prepared to your own tastes and available throughout the day and future plans for vegetarian alternatives to be introduced,
As well as offering exceptionally high quality hot meats which change daily between Jersey Beef, Gammon, Pork and Turkey all accompanied with gravy, sauces and stuffing there are also cold meats available to be added to any salads of your choice or to be combined with the freshest bread choice in the town.
"Really good quality is paramount to us, in everything that we do" this is definitely shown in the work being put into Roast.
In case any more reasons were needed to encourage you to try out Roast's delicious menu, they also do an All Day Breakfast starting from as little as £2. With mouth-watering thick bacon, fried eggs and some of the best sausages around it really is hard to resist, so thank goodness its on all day.
The pair obviously had a vision for the takeaway cafe, and together they have managed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere providing fantastic service and enthusiasm for their craft, teamed with increredible food. The creative re-vamp just goes to show that good planning and experience can transform any space, however small into something worth being proud of.
Roast has been a hot choice for the workers of Carmarthen so far and Natasha and Martin would like to thank all of the local shop workers for their support as it is greatly appreciated.
The couple are always supporting locally run small businesses and now it's time to support them in their exciting new and very tasty adventure.