Do you find yourself constantly bombarded with requests for sweets, treats and snacks by your kids? Do your children spend a lot more time indoors watching TV than you would have been allowed as a child?
If so, then you need help and who better to lend a hand than The Food Nanny? In her new book of the same name, straight-talking Cork-based nutritionist Anna Burns offers a hearty...
Lunchtime diners are raving about the slow roasted Pulled Persian Lamb special at Gulpd Cafe on Tobin Street. The dish is dressed with pomegranate, rocket and minty yoghurt and served on warm flatbreads.
The Sam Barker Ensemble Jazz Band plays every Friday night and Sunday afternoon at the Cornstore restaurant. Whether you enjoy the gentle swaying of a Nat ‘King’ Cole ballad or the hot swing of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, the group play it all, adding a laid-back party atmosphere to the venue. Call 021 4274777 to make a booking.
The Brennan's Cookshop and Cookery School sale has begun at the Oliver Plunkett St. store. This gorgeous LeCreuset Traditional Whistling Kettle is now just €69.95 (was €91.50).
To the Bodega on Cornmarket Street where the cool kids are escaping the grey clouds of January. We're told the new weekend brunch menu tastes even better washed down with one of Bodega’s signature sparkling cocktails, and the in-house DJ spins some soothing tunes until the live jazz kicks off at 2pm. Order a sharing plate (available midweek and Sunday) with a bottle of house wine for...
Jean-Charles Cazes, of Château Lynch-Bages will host a wine tasting at Ballymaloe on Sunday, March 10th, 2013. Born in Bordeaux, Jean-Charles Cazes grew up in Pauillac in the heart of the family vineyards at Château Lynch Bages, and since taking over from his father, Jean-Michel Cazes in 2006, he has been in charge of all the family vineyards, in France and abroad. Join Jean...
Looking for a quiet spot to cheat on your January diet? Lunchtime at L'Atitude 51 on Union Quay involves sandwiches of fennel salami and sundried tomato, Jack McCarthy Cooked Ham and caramelised onion and mozzarella and spicy olives, followed by apple tarte and La Galette Des Rois. Soup and half a sandwich €7.
Irish fast-food chain Supermac's is planning to expand into Australia to cater for the thousands of Irish people now resident Down Under. Owner Pat McDonagh says he intends to open at least four Supermac's restaurants in Oz in 2013.
After a busy Christmas, Cafe Serendipity is hiring for the New Year. The Western Road eatery is currently seeking a full time daytime barista and wait staff. Call 021 2410466 for details.
A group of local foodies have joined forces to start a new club dedicated to helping Cork chefs revitalise their menus. As restaurants struggle to attract new customers while holding on to the old ones, chefs need to be sure that their new dishes are going to be successful; and this is where the Guinea Pig Club comes in. The restaurant can invite this brave band of (paying) diners to a set...
Looking for a hard-working vegetable to boost a January detox? Aparagus not only helps to flush toxins from your body, it's also a potent kidney cleanser and has been shown to stimulate digestion. Steam and serve as a side, pureé in a soup to add a delicious creamy texture or roast and sprinkle with lemon juice for the best flavour.
Is learning to cook among your New Year's resolutions? Um Num Num is a dedicated cookery school specialising in teaching basic kitchen skills to people of all ages. Based on the ethos that anyone can cook, provided they know how. The next schedule course is on January 24th, 2013, when participants will learn how to put together an Italian Feast. €60 per person, contact Margaret on 087...
The second Cork French Food and Wine Festival organised by On The Pig's Back is schedule to take place on May 10th, 2013. Isabelle Sheridan and her team will run an impressive program of food discovery, wine tastings, markets, music and dances, kids and family entertainment with help from the French community of Cork, restaurants, wine retailers, wines and food producers to highlight the Cork...
The Irish Whiskey Collection, which features over 78 different whiskeys, was officially launched at The Loop at Cork Airport by renowned Cork based Master Distiller Barry Crockett and Paul Neeson, Director of Retail ARI recently. Discerning travellers can purchase award-winning Midleton whiskey brands including The Jameson Reserve Range and Irish Single Pot Still editions and more niche offers...
Renowned Italian chef Rico Valleballa has been allowing Corkonians to do as the Romans do for a number of years now – or, more to the point, to eat as the Romans eat.
His credentials are well established through his involvement with The Castle Bar and Trattoria at Blackrock Castle and Baile Bella, a pizzeria at Blackrock Village, as well as his celebrated stall, which can be found...
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