Gold Standard award for PaPa Rich Street Food Kitchen

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

PaPa Rich Street Food Kitchen has received a Gold Standard Restaurant plaque, which is voted by the general public and presented by www.restaurantsireland.ie.

Best Chef Best Bar award for The Cellar

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The Cellar Bar on Eglinton Street in Galway has received the Best Chef Best Bar 2016 plaque, which is voted by the general public and presented by www.restaurantsireland.ie.

Go with the Flo at The Gourmet Offensive

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Abbeygate Street has been transformed in the last couple of years from a down at heel shortcut to a bustling community of small cafes, restaurants, and shops. There are now so many places to choose from that this diversion from the main drag has become a hub of good food in Galway. The turn of fortune for this address can be directly linked to The Dough Bros taking up residence here, causing a huge increase in footfall. With their queue regularly streaming out the door, the many empty shopfronts were soon filled with a variety of diverse eateries to take up the slack and join the dots between the existing eclectic retailers, giving the area a new lease of life and identity.

Support disadvantaged schools in Myanmar with a delicious tomato and peanut salad

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Bayin Oils, the pioneering Irish start-up, is the first company in Europe to export any food product from Myanmar to Europe. The naturally produced oils are cold pressed and unrefined, retaining the numerous health benefits of sesame seeds and peanuts. Bayin is sharing this recipe for a healthy and light tomato salad that incorporates Bayins peanut oil — a perfect summer salad!

Siúcra’s coconut and caramel popcorn

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Popcorn flavour experimentation is all the rage right now and Siúcra’s coconut caramel popcorn is the perfect summer flavour combination. It is incredibly easy and quick to prepare and makes for a delicious movie night snack that you and your friends will adore. Or, make this simple recipe with children as a birthday party snack. You can even pop it into an air tight container and enjoy on the go if you’re feeling peckish.

Setting the bar at The Dáil

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

No, not that Dáil Bar, where politicians run up huge tabs after controversial late-night sittings. The other one, on the corner of Cross Street and Middle Street. Although it has the same name as the bar in Ireland's house of parliament, ('Dáil' translates from Irish as a place where people meet to discuss, debate, and talk), our Dáil is much better craic. Over the years, the building has been a family home, a toy shop, and most recently a licensed premises known as Tí na nÓg. Since 2008, the pub is in common ownership with The Front Door, Tom Sheridans, and Brasserie on The Corner, and as such has a higher standard than most others. It enjoys an ideal location in The Latin Quarter, just around the corner from Quay Street and Galway's tourist and shopping hub.

Two Galway hotels vie for Great Carvery of the Year award

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The Great Carvery of the Year competition is about to heat up following the result of the public vote on Ireland’s top carvery venues for the final stage of the competition. The shortlist, published this week, sees The Galway Bay Hotel and Flannery’s Hotel among the 23 venues around the country vying to be named Great Carvery Hotel of the Year.

Do not miss out on experiencing Hotel Meyrick’s limited edition cocktail afternoon tea

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Hotel Meyrick’s latest themed afternoon tea, the summer cocktail afternoon tea, is available daily until August 31 only.

This summer treat offers a twist on the traditional afternoon tea, with silver tiered stands of beautifully created pastries and perfectly cut finger sandwiches, accompanied by one of Hotel Meyrick’s signature tea or coffee cocktails. It is a great way to celebrate a special occasion, from birthdays to engagements, and even baby showers where mum-to-be can choose from an equally delicious selection of mocktails on request.

The Western Hotel, a hidden gem

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

The Western Hotel is something of a conjuring trick. On one side the frontage opens into an elegant Georgian townhouse hiding some modern comfortable rooms. Through the other entrance door is a small traditional pub. It is something of a surprise to find a spacious restaurant tucked away behind it, complete with its own bar and function room.

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.

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.

Ciarlantini offers delicous Italian cakes, desserts, coffee to go, and groceries. The shop is open from 9am to 7pm, and offers 100 per cent made in Italy fine products such as desserts to die for, including the famous tiramisu.

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