The Algiers, a food, wine, and cocktail destination in Baltimore, is celebrating five years under the ownership of Bill and Ann Hillyard with a special anniversary cocktail that pays tribute to the pub’s rich history. To mark the occasion, co-owner and mixologist Bill Hillyard has crafted ‘A Stormy Five Years’ cocktail, a bold […]
Food & Drinks
Pat and Ann Marie Kiely are bringing their celebrated culinary expertise back to Bantry with the opening of Wild Garlic at Fadó on February 12. The award-winning husband-and-wife team, known for their fine dining restaurant, O’Connor’s in Bantry (until 2019) – a recommended listing in the reputed Michelin Guide for […]
A new initiative championing children’s right to access healthy and nutritious meals is being launched across West Cork, starting in Clonakilty. Spearheaded by chef and parent Gillian Hegarty, along with registered dietitian and parent Melissa Byrne, the project aims to ignite a community-wide conversation about the pivotal role food plays […]
For renowned West Cork chef Caitlin Ruth, pickling is an exploration of taste, a way to play around with a contrast of textures and, ultimately, a way to make a delicious ‘Funky’ dish. Already lauded by food goddess Nigella Lawson, Caitlin Ruth’s new book ‘Funky’ – the first title in […]
Blacks Brewery & Distillery last week opened their highly-anticipated Lagoon Bar at their new brewery and distillery in Cappagh overlooking the Bandon estuary in Kinsale. This has been a huge development and milestone for the business, marking 10 years since the company first started brewing and distilling in Kinsale. Beginning […]
It’s 15 years since Clonakilty chocolatier Allison Roberts, after moving from Canada to Ireland in 2008, first started out in business selling her chocolate at markets and in shops around West Cork. Since then ‘Exploding Tree’ – in a Willy Wonka style magic story – has become a full bean-to-bar […]