House Hotel’s head cocktail bartender crowned Galway’s best

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The House Hotel’s head cocktail bartender, Aileen Cunningham, has beaten off stiff competition to win a trip to Havana, Cuba, next year after being selected as Galway’s best.

Warm and welcoming lunch at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Autumn is drawing in; hats and scarves will soon start to reappear and we are all beginning to yearn for some warmth and relaxation. Soak up the welcoming atmosphere in the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie, whether you are on a fast lunch break, are meeting a group of friends for a lunchtime get-together, grabbing a quick bite between meetings, or enjoying a coffee after mid-morning shopping.

Located in the heart of the city, the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie is the ideal venue for lunch, promising fast and friendly service, ensuring you are back at your desk in plenty of time with a smile on your face. The extensive lunch menu offers a range of light bites, gourmet signature sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh delicious salads, Gaslight seafood chowder, and mouthwatering mains.

Mighty Mac’s

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

This has been the week that saw McDonald’s announce the launch of an ‘artisan’ burger to be called the MacMór, which aims to use Ballymaloe Relish, Charleville Cheddar, Dawn Meats beef, and Dew Valley bacon. The idea of McDonald’s selling anything ‘artisan’ came as a surprise to many in the food world, and it seems now that the company will have to change the description to something a little less aspirational.

56 Central, where old Galway meets new

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

56 Central is located in the heart of Galway on Shop Street. 56 Central opened its doors in May and has quickly established itself as a great brunch, lunch, and coffee and cake venue. This eatery, along with its sister company 37 West cafe in Newcastle, brings a very personal experience to eating, with a lot of personality being central to the ethos of what the company does.

Dinner at 56 Central brings a contrasting vibe and feel to day time dining. The combination of the best of fresh ingredients, international wines, and a retro interior that lends to the feeling you are no longer in Galway, makes dinner at 56 a must.

Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine in Salthill

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Diners in Salthill and surrounding areas have a new venue when it comes to top quality Indian cuisine -- Falguni Indian restaurant and takeaway has recently opened, offering a delicious mix of classic Indian dishes and regional specialities.  

A fun day out at Mary’s fish cookery demo

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Mary’s Fish shop would like to say a hearty “thank you" to all the chefs and customers who attended the fish cookery demo on August 18. There was a huge attendance and the display of cooked fish dishes was superb.

The Gaslight — warming up your autumn and winter evenings 

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

This autumn and winter warm up your nights with a wide range of parties and options at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie. One of Galway’s most sought after dining and party venues open seven days a week, the Gaslight has an unrivalled location in Hotel Meyrick in the heart of the city, with sweeping views over Eyre Square.

The King's Head is named Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Month

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The King’s Head has been awarded the Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Month accolade for August. To celebrate, the King's Head is giving a €100 voucher to dine at the restaurant to one lucky Galway Advertiser reader.

Kai Cafe + Restaurant head chef Jess Murphy announced as resident chef for Meadows and Byrne

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

The award winning, Galway based Kai Cafe + Restaurant has teamed up with the iconic Irish retailer, Meadows and Byrne, to bring fun and inventive recipes, cooking tips, and food advice to their shared audience of culinary enthusiasts, foodies, and home chefs.

PoppySeed Café hits Eyre Street

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

The team at PoppySeed Cafes have just opened at 24 Eyre Street, adjacent to Galway’s café corner, having relocated from Eglinton Street. This cosy little cafe offers the same extensive menu options and homemade bakery treats synonymous with the PoppySeed cafes in Oranmore and Clarinbridge.

“We are delighted with our new space, it is relaxed and cosy and we are looking forward to settling in over the coming weeks,” said Anne Forde of PoppySeed. “Moving is always hectic, especially at this time of year, and I will be delighted to have the dust settle.”

Food and fun for all at Mary’s Fish cooking demo

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Mary’s Fish in Ballybane will hold its fourth fish cookery demo on Tuesday August 18. It will as usual be in the big marquee at the Fyffe building just down from McDonogh's hardware store.

The demo will feature several of Galway's top chefs showing how easy it is to cook great fish dishes. The festivities start at midday and continue until 6pm. Everything cooked will be eaten by the audience, so what better way to spend a couple of hours.

Puppy power

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Traditionally in Ireland, the working farm dog has always been the border collie and this is still the case today. The black and white pooches with their low, loping, stride are still a familiar sight on the backroads and laneways of the countryside moving their woolly charges from one pasture to the next. Other herding breeds are occasionally used, such as the New Zealand huntaway and the Australian kelpie. A well trained dog with the right temperament is worth its weight in gold to a farmer.

Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine in Salthill

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Diners in Salthill and surrounding areas have a new venue when it comes to top quality Indian cuisine -- Falguni Indian restaurant and takeaway has recently opened, offering a delicious mix of classic Indian dishes and regional specialities.  

Five-star meat at Heaney Meats Factory Shop

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

The Heaney family’s association with master butchery stretches back more than 300 years. Heaney Meats produces only the highest quality meat which has now become synonymous with the Heaney name.

The business delivers its products to its customer base all over Ireland. Among its customers can be found some of Ireland’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants, which count on Heaney’s to provide them with meats of a five-star grade for their five-star properties.

Summer dining at Bar Solo, The Connacht Hotel

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Open from 10am daily, Bar Solo can ease you in to your day with tea and scones, or you can gather for an informal business meeting and make use of the hotel's extensive free car parking and unlimited WiFi, with plenty of space for private conversations and discussions to take place.

Refreshments and snacks are served throughout the day. Lunch is served from 12.30pm, diners can enjoy the summer menu which is designed to give patrons a wide choice of food to suit every appetite, whether you want a healthy choice or a treat. A pre order lunch option is available for those who need to watch the clock.

Authentic Indian dining at Eastern Tandoori

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Galway has always been known for its diversity — a town of exotic sailors and Connemara tribes, this medieval city has been a melting pot for as long as it has existed. We have well established Chinese and Thai restaurants, and more recently some terrific Japanese ones. For fans of Indian food, however, Eastern Tandoori has being offering consistently delicious examples of this varied cuisine to Galway diners for some time now.

Galway company Airam Foods wins at the Idea Works

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Galway based company Airam Foods is among the three winners selected by Ireland’s leading food and support services company, Compass Group Ireland, as a winner of this year’s Idea Works. Airam Foods will now work closely with Compass Group Ireland to develop its Connemara Pies range further with a view to trialling these within select Compass Group Ireland units. 

Restaurants Association of Ireland calls for action on chef shortage crisis

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The Restaurants Association of Ireland says that there is now a crisis in the shortage of chefs in the country, and an investment in training is needed urgently. The organisation is calling on the Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan to re-establish CERT, the former State Tourism Training Agency, with immediate effect.

The RAI stated this week that the vast majority of jobs in the hospitality sector relate directly to the food services sector, with 24,700 employed as chefs in 2014. The main skills shortages in the industry are among suitably qualified chefs. Shortages of commis chefs feed into shortages at higher and specialist levels. 

The Boathouse Oranmore: All aboard for the Galway Races

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The Boathouse in Oranmore is getting geared up for this year's Galway Races.

Lana brings Asian street food to Galway

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Asian street food sensation Lana brings the tastes, colours, and smells of Asian street food, together with the fresh salty air and sea in Salthill.

Enjoy the tastes of delicious food put together passionately by the team from Thailand, Indonesia, China, and Malaya, reflecting how people dine in their home countries. 

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