It has been on everyone’s radar for some time now, and finally, we can reveal that Cork’s newest and hottest hotel, The Dean Cork, is set to open its doors this November. The striking seven storey building, designed by Irish firm Wilson Architecture, forms part of the new Horgan’s Quay development, located moments from Kent Station overlooking the majestic River Lee. So, what to expect? Let us…
To say that Covid-19 has hit the global tourism industry hard is a huge understatement! Experts are forecasting that global tourist arrivals will decline by at least 40% in 2020, while the UN World Tourism Organisation is predicting that up to 75 million tourism jobs will be lost globally.…
A brand new series of Grow Cook Eat is about to be broadcast into homes across Ireland on Wednesday, March 18th for a seven-week prime time run on RTE 1. Throughout this series, GIY are calling on the people of Ireland to join them and participate in the UN’s Decade of Action to achieve the…
Sea Church Restaurant has opened in the old schoolhouse in Ballycotton, East Cork this week. The new incarnation of this Ballycotton landmark sees a welcoming, laid-back restaurant overlooking the dramatic Atlantic coastline. It is part of a multi-million euro two year renovation by local businessman Pearse Flynn, which included a transformation of St Colman’s Church…
Greenes Restaurant in Cork’s Victorian Quarter is offering a special Mother’s Day Five Course Lunch Tasting Menu this year – the perfect way to spoil your Mum! The menu has been designed exclusively by executive head chef Bryan McCarthy and will only be available for the weekend of Mother’s Day – Saturday the 21st…
Cork International Hotel will play home to Cava Bodega restaurant for one night only One of the country’s top tapas restaurants will host a pop-up event in Cork next month. A Cava Bodega pop-up event will take place at the Cork International Hotel on Thursday 9th April. Cava Bodgea is a hugely popular Galway-based tapas…
This year has been a time for becoming more environmentally conscious and proactive towards preventing further harm to the beautiful land in which we live and the Savour Food Awards are the cherry on top of that step forward! Tackling food waste management featured on the menu of many East Cork restaurateurs, producers and retailers…
Christmas is a time for carol singing, decorating, and all of our favourite traditional festive foods. While spiced beef is often a Christmas favourite, Corkonians will know that popular spiced meat is available all year round. Ó Crualaoi Butchers, based in Ballincollig, Fermoy and Wilton are renowned for their spiced beef, born of a recipe…
By Mary-Jane O’Regan A Winter getaway may be not what you are thinking of right now, knee deep in wrapping paper and possibly short on time and temper, however, I can assure you that you will leave the Garryvoe Hotel feeling relaxed and refreshed. Nothing warms your cockles like tucking into a big, hearty meal,…
Photo: Darragh Kane Tackling food waste was on the menu for East Cork restaurateurs, food producers and food retailers as the Savour Food programme served up awards for best practice in food waste management. Savour Food, a food waste reduction programme for businesses, has been working with those in the food sector in East Cork…