Gourmet gong winners yet to be announced

Having regained his decorum, after a bout of illness, it is straight back to business for The Menu.

Beginning with news of his recent meeting with fellow scribes in the Food Writers’ Guild of Ireland, to adjudicate at the august body’s annual food awards for Ireland’s best food producers. This judicial conglomeration of the country’s best food writers ensures the awards are amongst the most truly prestigious of the annual clatter of gourmet gongs and The Menu will keep you informed of eventual winners in the coming weeks. www.irishfoodwritersguild.ie

Some imbibing is in order for festive preparations