Exciting developments in County Wicklow of late, with The Coach House in Roundwood re-opening in new ownership - and not just new ownership, but a seriously promising change of direction. After Simon Pratt, his wife Monique and two former Avoca associa ... more...
The South-East is famous for its apples, grown mainly for cider production and some for eating, Producers include a number of quality-led family-run businesses, of which the Traas family's farm is one of the most highly regarded.
They have opera ... more...
They do quirky traditional very well in County Clare - and nowhere better than at this grey-painted two-storey house in Ennistymon, which has charmed visitors and locals alike since it reopened in May 2018.
Pot Duggan is a venture by publican Trev O&r ... more...
It all began with carrot cake and flapjacks and, although Katherine Carroll's bakery range has expanded considerably, “nature knows best” remains the mantra.
Production is here at Yoletown, Broadway, Co Wexford and there's a smart little c ... more...
Recreating the charm and elegance of a 1920’s patisserie, this delightful French-style café strives for authenticity. Pass by the counter of delicate pastries and rustic breads before taking a seat in the intimate interior where low lights ... more...
Set in the corner of an attractively paved area beside the old arches of the disused Kilkenny/Portlaoise railway line (effectively back lit at night), a smart pea green canopy over matching green woodwork and half frosted full-length glass windows will ... more...
Eat Local. Drink Local. That’s the motto at O’Mahony’s family run pub in Watergrasshill, about ten minutes drive from the edge of Cork City.
They've been looking after customers here for over 200 years and now Máire O’Ma ... more...
Well known for many years through her involvement with the Avoca restaurants - she was a major contributor to their cookbooks and head chef at Kilmacanogue, Powerscourt and Suffolk Street as well as setting up the café in Rathcoole - Eimer Rains ... more...
Originally established by French chef Franck Pasquier 2008, he left this popular continental bakery in good hands when it was taken over by Clotilde Rambaud and Tomasz Giderewicz in 2012.
Clotilde, who is from Nantes in southern Brittany, had worked ... more...
This long established gift shop and tea room was set up by the artist Beryl Suitor in 1990 and it’s a great testament to the consistently high standards that it remains popular after so many years.
A converted barn in a small orchard provides an ... more...