On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Château La Rose Bellevue Prestige Côtes de Bordeaux 2010 (O’Briens, €14.99)

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Grand Cru Wiebelsberg Riesling 2012 (Lidl, €12.99)

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

At part of Lidl’s French wine sale that started last week, the German retailer has introduced a number of new wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Côtes du Rhône and this particular delight from Alsace. Made with 100 per cent Riesling grapes grown in the Andlau valley close to the Vosges Mountains, it’s got a welcoming floral and citrus bouquet on the nose. On the palate, the citrusy and lime fruit is big, bold and fulsome while retaining a charming and elegant structure in what is a very well-balanced wine with a crisp dry finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with a range of seafood, this is definitely one to fill your boots with while stocks last.

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Why did the student cross the road?

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Having spent some time working in NUI Galway, I can justifiably lend my voice to those who say that the food available on campus is generally not that good. Sure, the pizza in the college bar is tasty enough, but it does not really count as a vegetable as the American government would have us believe. The Gourmet Tart Co used to supply the university with its freshly-made sandwiches, but these seem to be no longer available this year, replaced by a lesser sandwich to fill the gap. It is not, I am sure, because students don’t care what they eat — in fact a growing number of them are revolting against the banal food on offer.

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New Cava Bodega restaurant to open next week

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

JP McMahon and Drigin Gaffey will bring the taste of Spain to Galway once again with the opening of their new restaurant, Cava Bodega, next week.

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Two great Galway food festivals and competition time

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Here is something a little different for those of you with a competitive streak. The granddaddy of all Irish food festivals, Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, has a really exciting competition for you, marking its 59th year. If you are passionate about food and local products, its Best of the West recipe competition, run in conduction with LookWest.ie, has been designed to showcase all the wonderful food and producers of the entire western region.

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It's good to share at dela restaurant

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

As Cava rises phoenix-like from the flames on Middle Street in the city centre, its old lodgings have been given a makeover into a Scandi-style eatery known as dela. On walking in the door, it is impossible for any regular of the previous occupant not to compare one to the other. The layout is pretty much the same, there is a lunch-time deal of soup and a sandwich with coffee for €10 just like the old days, and they have patatas bravas on the menu, but then again, who doesn't these days? And there ends the similarities, as they are as different as the proverbial chalk and a sharing plate of Sheridan's cheese.

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Delicious deli treats at the g Counter

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

This new cafe and deli based in Wellpark Retail Park caused quite a lot of excitement when it opened four months ago and now has just about found its groove. Next to the back door of the g Hotel and directly across from the Eye Cinema, it instantly scores brownie points with some of the only free parking in the city and no booking required.

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Cava restaurant to reopen in Middle Street

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The popular Cava Spanish restaurant and tapas bar, which closed earlier this year, will reopen at a new premises in Middle Street next month.

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Fine Italian food and a great ambience at Renzo

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

At 32 Eyre Street, beside Debenhams, just off Eyre Square, Renzo Gallery Café flourishes as a part of Galway’s character. With an Italian ambience, Renzo provides a delicious variety of coffees and herbal teas that will brighten every part of your day. Renzo Gallery Café serves up delicious gourmet pannini and sandwiches that are very popular among local residents and business customers.

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Enjoy all your favourite Asian dishes at Bodkin Point

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Bodkin Point, Galway's only buffet-style Chinese restaurant (as far as I know, but correct me if I'm wrong) is situated at Galway Shopping Centre, and it certainly serves up quite a feast. Choose your table, join the queue, and fill your plate from a selection of Asian dishes. Favourites such as spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken, and pot stickers sit alongside popular exotic eats including sushi and chicken satay.

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On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Guerrieri Rizzardi Munus Bardolino Superiore Classico DOCG 2010 (O’Briens, €14.99)

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On the Cookery Book Shelf...

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Ice Cream and Other Frozen Delights
Ben Vear

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Allez les bleus, French cuisine is alive and well in Galway

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

New Galway restaurant Chez Azur, in an elegant upstairs room with stunning views out over the docks, is a quiet culinary oasis just a stone’s throw from the buzz of Quay Street. At the top of the stairs are two lovely rooms with lots of character, a little casual with dark wood tables, comfortable chairs, and lots of light from windows looking out over the boats in the harbour. This was my second visit here since its opening night back in March and it has developed quickly into a well run restaurant.

Head chef Ian Daly is in charge of the kitchen, where the freshest available seafood direct from local sources features on the menus, with daily specials as you would expect from a restaurant specialising in seafood. They have a well priced set à la carte dinner menu for €31.50.

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JP’s Steak House, Mullingar — offering flavour and quality

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

JP’s Steak House Mullingar has announced the appointment of new head chef Aaron O’Neill. A seasoned graduate of Athlone Institute of Technology, chef O’Neill brings a wide variety of new culinary delights to menus at JP’s Steak House.

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The Book Shelf...

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

One of the best cookery programmes of the last few weeks has been Rick’s India on the BBC with the English restaurateur, chef, and cookery-school owner once again donning his signature blue and pink shirts embarking on a culinary odyssey in search of the world’s best food.

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The Amalfi Coast : A Collection of Italian Recipes

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

There is nothing better at this time of the year, whether you are planning a holiday at home or away, than flicking through cookery books dreaming of past getaways, trying to recreate scenes from an especially wonderful break.

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Taltarni Heathcote Victoria Shiraz 2008 (O’Briens, €16.99)

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Made in Victoria, Australia by John Goelet, the founder of Clos du Val in California, this is an outstanding Shiraz, particularly when it is on promotion at this price.

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Domaine Félines Jourdan Côteaux de Bessilles Les Fruites 2012 (Wines Direct, €10.75)

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

This is a combination of Chardonnay and Roussanne grapes grown in Côteaux de Bessilles, a Vin de Pays region of Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France.

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Sizzling summer parties at the Harbour Hotel

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

The Harbour Hotel is one of the most popular venues for family events, catering for anniversary parties, retirement parties, christenings, sports and social club events, and birthdays.

The head chef, Patrick Anslow, has created some new summer menus that have a focus on wholesome, homemade food using only the best of ingredients from established local suppliers.

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Popular Quay Street Italian restaurant rebranded and revamped

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Il Folletto, the much loved Italian restaurant on Quay Street, has undergone a revamp of both interiors and menus. A contemporary rebrand and relaxed but modern approach to the interiors has given a renewed energy to the popular restaurant.

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