Few chefs have shaped modern Irish food as consistently as Jp McMahon. As Aniar approaches its 15th year, Jp is revisiting the dishes that have defined the restaurant through a series of collaborations, menus and partnerships taking place over the coming months.
Opened in 2011, Aniar was founded on a clear ethos: to reflect the produce, landscape and personality of the West of Ireland, with its name translating to “from the west”. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2012 and has retained it every year since.
“15 years of Aniar. 15 years of service, seasonality, stories, and the west of Ireland on the plate. What we’ve built has always been about more than food,” he said.
“It has been about place, people, and the possibility of seeing Irish cuisine differently. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of that journey. What began as a small idea in Galway has grown into something far greater: a new way of seeing Irish food on the global stage.”
The milestone will be celebrated through a series of events, collaborations and specially curated menus that reflect on the restaurant’s journey while looking to the future. In July, Aniar will launch a limited-edition sparkling rose? created in partnership with David Llewellyn of Lusca Wines. Produced at the Lusk-based vineyard, the wine will be available exclusively at the restaurant and will feature a bespoke “15 Years of Aniar” label.
The celebrations will continue on August 20 with a guest appearance at OX in Belfast alongside chef Stephen Toman, with further collaborations, events and initiatives planned throughout the autumn.
For more news and announcements, follow Aniar at @aniargalway and Jp McMahon at @mistereatgalway. Aniar is located at 53 Dominick Street, Lower, Galway.
