A popular Bristol fireworks shop has been replaced by a new falafel restaurant.
What for years was Gloucester Road business Superstars Fireworks reopened this week as Jack The Falafel.
The new restaurant is run by friends Naveed Amani and Agata Kaniecka, who are only serving vegan and vegetarian food.
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Born in Afghanistan and educated in Dubai, Naveed is a civil engineer by trade and has lived in Bristol for 12 years, whilst Polish-born Agata is an accountant.
Naveed and Agata have created a menu featuring falafels served in flatbreads or in a bowl with salad, and a number of chef’s specials.
These meat-free dishes include jackfruit or chickpea curry with saffron rice and a soup of the day.
Desserts include carrot cake and ‘protein’ cake, and there are fresh juices such as apple, cinnamon and ginger, as well as saffron tea.
Naveed and Agata say they wanted their business to be 100% vegan and focus on the environment.
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Agata said: “We are confident that taste of our food will change people’s opinion about vegan food and show them that it doesn’t have to be boring.
“We choose to be vegan to show that vegan food can be different and tasty. When we had jackfruit for the first time we were really impressed ourselves, so Naveed started experimenting with it and soon after made delicious curry with pulled jackfruit.”
As well as a restaurant, there is a small shop area with vegan soaps. All our products are vegan and environmentally friendly. We are selling handmade vegan soaps, coconut bowls and reusable bamboo cutlery.
There are also products that can be bought without plastic packages like rice, beans and coffee. There are plans to sell homemade jam and specialist items like saffron from Afghanistan.
Agata said: “Gloucester Road has a special character. It is a busy road and there are a lot of people who care about the environment and are willing to try something new.
“We enjoy spending time in Gloucester Road so now we can work there and be closer to the community.”
Jack The Falafel is at 42 Gloucester Road.
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