Get ready for the Campo Viejo Tapas Trail 2016

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Discover the passion, generosity, and vibrancy of Spain as the Campo Viejo Tapas Trail returns to the streets of Galway city from August 24 to September 7.

This now annual celebration of the best of Spanish wine and cuisine will take place in four venues around Galway city. Spend a summer evening or afternoon strolling in the sunshine, visit four of the city’s best tapas restaurants, and enjoy a selection of authentic Spanish tapas created to complement the well balanced, tasty, and round, full, flavours associated with Campo Viejo Reserva.

Taste of success for Tuam native in national Bord Bia competition

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Tracy McDonagh, from Tuam, was selected as the overall winner of a recent national Bord Bia competition, run in association with Today FM. As part of Bord Bia's new Lamb – Tasty, Easy, Fun campaign, Ms McDonagh submitted her signature lamb dish of tacos with lamb, tomato, coriander and avocado salsa for the judges’ consideration, and went on to prepare the dish in a live cook-off on Today FM.

Galway to host Ireland’s first sherry festival next month

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Multi-award-winning Spanish restaurant Cava Bodega is celebrating the grape harvest by hosting Sherry Fiesta, Ireland's first sherry festival, in September.

Special dishes with sherry pairings will be available throughout the festival, and staff will be available to talk to diners about different sherries, such as Manzanilla, Fino from DO Jerez, and Barbadillo.

Superfoods for super energy levels

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Superfoods are getting so much attention recently. We all hear about the many benefits of superfoods, but how do you add them to your diet? It is a lot easier than you might think.

There is something for everyone at Monroe's

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Ingrained in the cultural and musical soul of Galway's West End, Monroe's Tavern embodies everything about Galway charm, the type that tempts so many into falling head over heels with our incomparable City of Tribes.

Casual dining in The Clybaun

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

This popular suburban hotel is a busy spot. You will find some tourists and those traveling for business, but it is a regular haunt for locals too. It boasts a fitness and leisure centre with a pool, steam room, and a large outdoor Jacuzzi. Whether staying for business or holidaying with the family, it ticks all the boxes. Equidistant from both Salthill and the city centre, it is a great location for visitors to explore Connemara and the west from, and there is ample parking for guests.

There is something for everyone at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Ingrained in the cultural and musical soul of Galway's West End, Monroe's Tavern embodies everything about Galway charm, the type that tempts so many into falling head over heels with our incomparable City of Tribes.

Monroe’s is famed for its stellar music scene, as well as its locally sourced food and amazing atmosphere. Stroll into Monroe's Tavern on any given day and enjoy delicious food from the extensive menu including tasty salads, light bites, or any of the fresh, local, seafood dishes offered on the highly anticipated new menu which will be launching soon.

Ciarlantini, the home of Italian delights now open in Woodquay

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Ciarlantini, the home of authentic Italian pastry now open at No 7 Daly’s Place, Woodquay, offers some of Italy's most popular pastries, semifreddo, and authentic Italian coffee right here in Galway.

Athrú 2016 inaugural conference to take place in Galway next week

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Leading female chefs and restaurateurs from across Ireland are coming together in Galway next week for a culinary think-in and conference on gender roles within professional kitchens and throughout the hospitality sector. Athrú 2016, empowering women in the culinary arts in Ireland, is a two day conference and workshop with the goal of establishing a working Irish female chef database that would be available or suitable for judging, media, or to provide a female voice and point of view.

Athrú 2016 is attracting international female culinary heads such as Maria Canabal, president of Parabere Forum - Improving Gastronomy with women's vision. Speaking ahead of the Athrú 2016 Ms Canabal said: “Currently, it's obvious that women are under-represented in the food and hospitality industry. At the same time — and this might not be a coincidence — society has become increasingly distrustful of the food industry. Women's voices need to be heard and their talents deployed, so that we can boost confidence in the food sector, and construct a vision of the future based on values of sustainability and equal opportunity. If society, and the food and wine industry, is to evolve towards greater sustainability, greater equality, stronger growth, and increased social progress, women must be able to take their rightful place.”

McCambridge’s puts new and exciting back on the menu

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

We are all about new and exciting at the Galway Advertiser and that is exactly what McCambridge’s is offering to its customers, with an exciting new menu along with new opening times.

Ciarlantini, the home of Italian delights now open in Woodquay

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Ciarlantini, the home of authentic Italian food now open at at No 7 Daly’s Place, Woodquay, offers some of Italy's most popular pastries, semifreddo, and authentic Italian coffee right here in Galway.

Race Week at the Western Bar and Restaurant

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

The races are coming to the Western Bar and Restaurant. Be sure to come, taste the completely re-defined gourmet experience, and enjoy the thrill and excitement of this year’s Galway Races.

John Keogh’s, it’s a keeper

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

To my mind, there are three levels of food in Irish pubs. At one end is the traditional pub, where your only dining decision is whether to have the cheese and onion or salt and vinegar. And then there is proper pub grub, comforting soups, tasty sandwiches, and old favourites like bangers and mash or lasagne, usually in overly generous portions. At the other extreme of the scale are the ones who take themselves very seriously, where you can expect such delights as 'roasted marrow bones with curried clams in a grilled octopus reduction'.

Authentically crafted beers at John Keogh’s

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

John Keogh’s, Galway’s newest gastropub, has launched its extensive craft beer menu. Sourced from around the globe and from all over Ireland, John Keogh’s craft beer menu has something for everyone.

Friday Fiver Fever barbecue at Maldron Hotel Galway

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Maldron Hotel Oranmore Galway is launching a weekly barbecue every Friday, starting tomorrow July 1 from 5pm to 8pm, with a special Friday Fiver Fever offer. Those who attend can choose from chilli beef hotdogs with sautéed onions, succulent 6oz Angus beef burgers, and flame grilled piri piri chicken burgers, each just €5.

Hotel Meyrick launches cocktail afternoon tea

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Summer is here and festival season is kicking off in Galway city. To celebrate, Hotel Meyrick is launching its latest themed afternoon tea, available daily from July 3 until August 31.

Let them eat cake

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Schools around the country have just finished up for the summer holidays and many parents have been in a state of panic. This is not my first summer juggling working from home with looking after young children who would be in school during weekday mornings, giving me an opportunity to get some work done. As any parent knows, it is difficult to get anything done when young children are at home. They need to be entertained, looked after, and don't care for deadlines while you, on the other hand, just need to get the job done.

Salad days

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Supermac's is probably not the first place that springs to mind when you think about popping out to pick up a salad, but that is just about to change. As part of the popular SuperSubs brand, three new signature salads have been launched, including a vegetarian option, just in time for the summer season. This is in addition to the excellent existing SuperSubs menu that includes wraps, subs and soups, found at selected Supermac’s restaurants around the country.

Oooh la, la — The importance of onions

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Are you watching the football? France, the hosts are through to the last 16, and are looking good. When I think of France, I think of their favourite ingredient, onions. Onions are a much underrated ingredient in the kitchen, but are so important to our health and overall well-being, as well as being a cheap and tasty vegetable.

There are so many different uses for the common onion in cooking, my personal favourite is just fried onions with steak, or deep fried onion rings in a buttermilk batter. They flavour most sauces, soups and stews and many dishes, but here are a few of my favourite onion recipes.

Lunchtime at the Maldron Hotel

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

The Maldron Hotel occupies an imposing three storey redbrick building, set back from the busy road that feeds into the city on the Carrowmoneash roundabout. It is a short distance from here to the pretty village of Oranmore with its variety of bars, restaurants and shops. It enjoys all the peace and quiet of the countryside and is still just a 10km drive from the hustle and bustle of Galway.

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