So much happening at the new-look Claregalway Hotel

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

The Claregalway Hotel is always improving and evolving its outlets to stay up to date with modern trends and styles — and this has led to the creation of new concepts in which you can enjoy the finest of food and drink in the company of your friends and colleagues.

The hotel has in the past year renovated its former restaurant Ti Cusacks and re-opened a new gastrobar, Bia & Co, in its place. The stunning new gastrobar has a great new outdoor patio area for guests so that you can enjoy summer months out on the terrace — handcrafted cocktails in a modern setting — all created by up and coming mixologists inventing fun and trendy cocktails. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining in the spring and summer months.

Collerans Butchers New Turkey Product Range Launched

Wed, Jan 29, 2020

Turkey is regarded by some as the next superfood, a real healthy alternative for lunch or at dinner time. With a delicious taste and considered refreshingly light, turkey can be used for a variety of family favourites. Full of protein and B Vitamins, turkey is perfect for those pursuing full bodied food with an eye on a healthier lifestyle. Responding to our customers’ recommendations, we at Collerans Butchers have produced a new turkey range of Turkey Inspired Products – A range of healthy burgers and “Easy Cook Range” – and as with all Collerans products - inspirational and flavourful.

Sangria, Latin cuisine in the heart of Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

We are told by TripAdviser that there are about 450 restaurants in Galway city and no sign of new openings stopping just yet. Here is one more 'must visit' for your list. Sangria has just moved from a small space on the corner of Buttermilk Walk to a new culinary oasis around the corner on Middle Street, not a stone’s throw from the bustle of Quay Street. Brilliant splashes of turquoise enliven the walls of this restaurant which has a dining room full of character, casual wooden tables, and interesting upholstered chairs. It is a dark, restful, space punctuated with dramatic pops of colour.

New Year, new food — Fat Freddy's prepares to launch new menu

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Everyone's belly is a little bit bigger in January and waistlines have expanded, resulting in good intentions to make a change to a healthier lifestyle for 2020.

Nutritious fish pie is a family favourite

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

This recipe is a great family meal. With experts recommending that we eat two portions of fish a week to boost our health reserves, fish pie is a great way to introduce fish into your diet.

Serves four adults.

Gotta blame it on the juice

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Here we are in the second week of 2020 already, and how many of us are still keeping up with our New Year resolutions? Some healthy eating is a common one to make, especially if you made a little too 'merry' over the festive season. But trying to get all of your five-a-day into you can be more difficult than it sounds. Time is short, temptation surrounds us, and cravings are hard to ignore.

Brighten up your January with g style cocktail of the month

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

'I wish I was in the Caribbean,' created by expert mixologist Niall, is the g Hotel's cocktail of the month for January. Enjoy all the flavours of summer in the stunning surroundings of the g cocktail bar, signature pink Ladies' Lounge, or the Gentleman’s Room. Let the awe inspiring decor and relaxed yet upbeat atmosphere help you beat the New Year blues.

Have a taste of Latin America at Sangria's new Middle Street location

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

New Year, new location. Yes, one of Galway's favourite Latin American restaurants, Sangria, has upped sticks from its Buttermilk Walk home and moved just around the corner to 19 Middle Street, a location which allows for more space, more comfort, and more atmosphere.

Have a taste of Latin America at Sangria's new Middle Street location!

Wed, Jan 15, 2020

New Year, new location. Yes, one of Galway's favourite Latin American restaurants, Sangria, has upped sticks from its Buttermilk Walk home and moved just around the corner to 19 Middle Street; a location which allows for more space, more comfort, and more atmosphere.

Take the stress away by using Connemara Catering!

Wed, Jan 15, 2020

Connemara Catering pride ourselves on working closely with our clients, to ensure that all elements of your catering requirements are managed efficiently and professionally. We can take the stress away from your special occasion by catering for your Communion or Confirmation, house party or pub party – whatever the occasion – so you will be able to sit back and enjoy your day.

Elaine Donohue appointed as BIA Innovator Campus general manager

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

BIA Innovator Campus, the multi-million euro food innovation hub in Athenry, has announced Elaine Donohue as its general manager.

Vist The Bean Tree vegan and vegetarian food centre for delicious savoury foods and confectionery

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Deirdre and Donagh Healy, owners of The Bean Tree, have been cooking delicious, healthy, vegan and vegetarian food for most of their lives, so they had lots of experience before they started selling their food.

They cook and sell a range of vegan and vegetarian chilled and frozen meals, larger ‘party’ packs, and an interesting selection of confectionery, all vegetarian, with much of the food also vegan and/or gluten-free. Check out the menu at www.thebeantree.ie.

Top tips for preparing your child's school lunch

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

As children return to school, here are some tips to ensure they enjoy some healthy food at lunchtime for the New Year.

New Year, new food — Fat Freddy's prepares to launch new menu

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

So the annual feeding frenzy that is the Christmas holidays has finally come to an end as children head back to school and adults back to college or the daily grind. Everyone's belly is a little bit bigger and waistlines have expanded, resulting in good intentions to make a change to a healthier lifestyle for 2020.

New Year, new food; Fat Freddy's preparing to launch new menu!

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

So the annual feeding frenzy that is the Christmas holidays has finally come to an end as children head back to school and adults back to college or the daily grind. Everyone's belly is a little bit bigger and waistlines have expanded, resulting in everyone's good intentions to make a change to a healthier lifestyle for 2020.

Spicy Christmas biscuit treats

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Homemade biscuits smell and taste wonderful and are better value than bought biscuits. Spoil yourself and your family this Christmas with this delicious recipe.

This recipe serves 16 people.

Top tips for Christmas leftovers

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

BY Michelle Brady
After the festive cheer of Christmas Day, our fridges are filling up with foil wrapped poultry, meats, and vegetables.

Christmas at Goya’s

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

There are certain scents that inevitably trigger memories of Christmases past. The smells of Christmas are every bit as important as the sights and sounds, and one of the finest olfactory fixes at this time of year has to be in Goya's. Come December, the usual stack of cardboard cake boxes behind the counter are cleared away to make room for the rows of fat plum puddings wearing an elegant livery of bows — red, green, and blue ribbons depending on their poundage. The aromas of citrus and spice, cinnamon and vanilla, have been bringing Christmas to life on Kirwan's Lane for many years.

Goya’s is Galway’s original café and bakery. There is always a friendly atmosphere and the food is, of course, delicious. I am particularly partial to the light and sharp lemon meringue pie and the deep cups of frothy hot chocolate. The deli is a relatively recent addition to the café. Lunch is served between 12.30pm and 3pm, when you can sample the delicious home-made soup, individual quiches and pies, a range of salads, and toasted specials are also served during the day. Goya's excellent pâté is always a particularly nice lunch. I have often taken some home thinking that with such a big container I would put half into the freezer for another time. This has never happened, we always polish off the lot.

Season's greetings from The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

The team behind The Skeff and The Skeffington Arms Hotel wish their customers and the people of Galway a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. They are looking forward to celebrating 2020 and welcoming in a new decade. They hope the New Year brings happiness, success, adventure, and joy to everyone, and look forward to Galway 2020.

The team would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who visited them throughout 2019; whether calling in for a pint and bite to eat, hosting a party, or attending a fundraising event in aid of a local charity, they appreciate your custom and look forward to celebrating the festive season with you. The Skeff will close from 6pm on Christmas Eve and reopen on St Stephen’s Day at 4pm, with food served from 5pm.

Early bird catches a great two course meal at Fat Freddy's Restaurant

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

When it comes to eating out there are two aspects of the meal that will make or break the experience — the quality of the food and the size of the dent the price will leave in our wallets. Other requirements, although important, are still considered secondary to these feast fundamentals.

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