Skinny Prosecco Comes to Galway

Mon, Feb 06, 2017

Skinny Prosecco is now available at Caprice Cafe, Galway. Hailing from Soligo in Italy's Treviso province, Skinny Prosecco also has less than half the sugar content of a standard glass of normal Prosecco, with the added benefits of being organic and vegan-friendly.

Burren Food Festival to celebrate the best of Irish gin and cheese

Mon, Feb 06, 2017

A celebration of Ireland’s best gin and cheese will be one of the highlights of this year’s Burren Slow Food Festival, which will take place in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, this May.

The importance of chocolate

Mon, Feb 06, 2017

It is a cold February morning as I write this column. The sun is coming out now, but it looks like we may have a cold week ahead. Next weekend is Valentine's, and many hearts can be melted with these lovely chocolate recipes that I have decided to share with you.

Sparkling Valentine’s Offer at Caprice

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

Caprice Cafe has come together with new Galway based online jewellery store, Jewelbox.ie, to help spread a little love this Valentine’s Day.

Galway Food Festival returns for Easter weekend

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

The sixth annual Galway Food Festival returns from April 13 to 17, under the theme of 'Food and Community', with an increased programme of events, and the return of the festival village at the Spanish Arch.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year and a new chapter in Galway’s Noodle House

Fri, Jan 27, 2017

The Chinese New Year is upon us and celebrations will continue for around 2 weeks – more than enough time to try the amazing new menu at The Noodle House and get hooked on the freshest and tastiest hand-made noodles in town.

PoppySeed Eyre Street launches new Grab and Go PoppySeed lunch boxes

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

PoppySeed Gourmet Cafés has launched a new Grab and Go lunch box range now available from its city centre branch in Eyre Street.

The team at PoppySeed has developed five different salads for the new Grab and Go lunch box range. The lunches will vary daily and will feature vegetarian and vegan options. The lunchbox choices include wholesome salads such as sweet potato, broccoli, and lentils with greens; spiced egg noodle with chilli beef; grilled Cajun chicken and buckwheat; Galway goat cheese with couscous; and beetroot hummus, roasted vegetables, and quinoa.

The food of love

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Valentine's Day is the day of romance and passion, but that does not mean that you cannot make the day memorable if you are not in a relationship. Single guys listen to friends complain about having to buy gifts for their girlfriends on Valentine's Day, while wishing they had someone to buy for themselves. Boyfriend bonfires and copious ice-cream consumption are the yearly Valentine's Day prescriptions for single women. It might just be a silly holiday created by greeting card companies, but that does not dull the sting of Valentine’s Day for the newly, or perpetually, single.

Brunch at Dela Restaurant

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Even if you disagree on whether to have it late in the morning or early in the afternoon, brunch is surely one of the best parts of modern-day food culture.

Sunday lunch at The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

Located on the banks of Lough Atalia and overlooking Galway Bay, the Radisson Hotel certainly has an impressive location. It is just a stone's throw from Eyre Square and all the high profile shops, restaurants, and bars it has to offer, and a handy stroll to the bustling pubs and eateries of Quay Street. It enjoys close proximity to the bus and railway stations, all main city bus routes, and there are taxi ranks aplenty on the doorstep. Ireland West Airport is 88.5km from the hotel while Galway Racecourse is just a 10-minute drive (assuming that it is not during the actual races, when your guess is as good as mine). Despite being so close to all of this activity, it stands slightly aloof, tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac on top of the hill with tranquil views of the water.

The 53 Coffee House has opened in Oranmore Business Park

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

The simplistic and rustic decor of The 53 Coffee House is the perfect setting to enjoy the best coffee around, the aromatic smell of coffee warmly invites you into the light and cosy cafe with a coffee menu that has you spoilt for choice.

Leaf and Bean brings cafe culture to Tuam

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

The truth of the matter is that in the large town of Tuam there is not much to choose from in the way of cafes and restaurants. When asked for recommendations of where to go for the best food and atmosphere, my advice would have been to pack some sandwiches to eat in your car. Pedros was, for a long time, the safest bet for somewhere to take the kids, until Lumberjacks Woodfired Pizza came along and offered another choice. Still very few places for a town of that size.

Join the cookbook club at Kai Cafe + Restaurant

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

The Kai cookbook club, which runs over four months beginning in January, lets diners experience some of head chef Jess’s favourite cookbooks. Each cookbook club evening focuses on the recipes from one book, cooked Kai style.

“The cookbook club allows diners to taste and experience dishes and flavours from some of the best known cookbooks in the world. It is like stepping inside that book for one night only. We love doing them as we can also immerse and become a little obsessed with the cookbook for that entire month,” Jess said.

56 Central team up with Her Story to Celebrate Nollaig Na mBan

Tue, Jan 03, 2017

This Friday January 6th is Nollaig Na mBan or Women's Little Christmas and to celebrate the Herstory programme, 56 Central have teamed up with the Herstory project to celebrate the event and from 6pm will play host to a celebration of life -

Put Irish food producers first of your shopping list this Christmas

Thu, Dec 29, 2016

Agri Aware, the independent Irish agri-food educational body, is asking shoppers to think local and support Irish farmers and food producers when purchasing food for the festive season.

Nutrition and health advice blog from Nestor’s SuperValu

Thu, Dec 29, 2016

Discover a healthier happier you in 2017 with the help of a new and exciting blog at www.nestorssupervalu.ie. One of Galway’s best known local supermarkets has teamed up with a highly regarded local nutritional therapist Sinéad Bradbury.

Home from home at The Connemara Sands

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

Ballyconneely is a small village just south of Clifden, the capital of Connemara, at the entry point to the Errismore Peninsula – an ideal place from which to explore the most tranquil, unspoilt, and interesting landscape to be found anywhere in our little country. Kathy McCallion spent much of her childhood here before relocating to New York City where she met her husband, Dean Gibson. After moving back to Ireland to expand their family, Ballyconneely drew them back home, an ideal destination for both family life and work. It's still early days for the first-time hoteliers, who are making their mark on the area after 16 years in the States, bringing new life to the former Mannin Bay Hotel in Ballyconneely after it had been closed for six years.

The Connemara Sands is a gem along the Wild Atlantic Way coastline where the beaches are white and the water is a tranquil turquoise blue. The untouched beauty of the landscape is steeped in history, and it boasts unrivaled panoramic views. In 2015 The Connemara Sands Hotel opened its doors to bring travellers from across the country and the world to this hidden gem. Designed with style and comfort in mind, the reception and bar have a quirky New England style but the view through the window is picturesque Connemara countryside. The juxtaposition of the funky design and the rural location is a feast for the senses.

My 'Lidl' dream became a big success!

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

I've worked in many Galway restaurants and hotels over the years but always wanted my own business. I loved the idea of a food van, travelling around meeting different people from all over the country so I converted a van into a fully working kitchen.

Season's eatings — enjoy a festive treat with fresh fish cooked to order

Tue, Dec 13, 2016

If you are looking for the freshest seafood that Galway has to offer, then Hooked on Henry Street is the plaice to be.

Sample the new menu at The GBC and help them celebrate 80 years in business

Mon, Dec 12, 2016

The GBC celebrated eighty years in business in 2016 and felt it was fitting to mark the occasion by updating their restaurant’s menu and marketing themselves to a wider audience. The menu, now runs all-day from 12PM, still has all of the “Old Favourites” for those who enjoy a more traditional meal when dining out, as well as plenty of new dishes.

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