Quality comes first at the Murphy family’s butchers shop, which was established in 1934 and continues the proud traditions of three generations, including respect for animal husbandry and welfare, careful choice of breed, knowledgeable selection ... more...
Definitely not your average chipper, sustainability is at the heart of the Lavery family's independent fish & chip shop and restaurant, which has been offering something different on the Belfast city centre casual dining scene since 2016.
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Easy to spot by the queue forming out into the street, and still in the McCartney family after nearly one and a half centuries, this flower-decked shop in the pretty village of Moira is one of the oldest and best-loved butchery businesses in Northern I ... more...
With local suppliers including The Tannery, Eunice Power, of Powersfield House and Baldwin's Ice Cream from Knockanore, you'll find an exceptional choice of of local speciality foods alongside everyday items at Conor Lannen's terrific store.
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A mecca for lovers of sourdough breads and patisserie, a visit to Sarah Richards's brilliant little bakery in the centre of Tramore is worth planning a journey around if you're in the area.
Sarah's story is one of best laid plans and all that. A gradu ... more...
This chic, contemporary French restaurant could easily be missed given its location above their ground floor speciality grocery and food market (which simply begs you to browse). But once up the flight of stairs or lift, you'll find a bright and airy r ... more...
Tom and Elizabeth Malone started off with two acres in 1988 and this family enterprise near Altamont Gardens has since grown to be a 12-acre farm.
It is now run by son their James - but Tom is still on hand for packing and delivering the best quality ... more...
Husband and wife team Damian and Florence Cusack have been operating this speciality bakery and café since 2006 - and while it is Florence, who looks after front of house, who is French and her Irish husband Damian who looks after production, it ... more...
On a slip road at the top of the main street, just off the busy thoroughfare, siblings Elaine and JD Spearman's bakery and tea room is a charming old-style place to take a break for a bite to eat and 'freshly ground coffee or a grand cup of tea'.
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Fans of the atmospheric Chez Max have two choices of venue: the original café (which boasts great people watching by the gates of Dublin Castle) and this newer 'bistrot' in a basement premises on Baggot Street, which has a garden and terra ... more...
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