The Menu: Westport festival
The Menu is already out the gap atop his beloved Neidin and, chances are, he’ll hardly be seen ‘til the clocks go back with festival season really in full swing; next stop, beautiful Westport, Co Mayo for the family-friendly Festival of Music & Food (Jun 29-30). There’s all manner of Pop’n’Roll (Elvis Costello, Christy Moore, Imelda May, etc) on at the gorgeous 400-acre Westport House, but The Menu is equally taken with the culinary line-up, including Derry Clarke, Ross Lewis, Oliver Dunne, Kevin Dundon, Dylan McGrath, along with Westport native and head chef at the splendid Knockranny House Hotel and Seamus Commons, whose cooking is exceptionally fine. The Menu shall be wielding his air skillet, cheering on each star chef as he attempts a perfect dish to pair with a favourite musical inspiration amongst their rock’n’roll counterparts who also sit in judgement. There are excellent food producers and vendors aplenty, but do take a turn around Westport and pop in to Frankie Mallon’s An Port Mor and say hello.! www.westportfestival.com
