Restaurant review: Loam, Galway

First, a caveat, for this is one of the most ‘rigorous’ reviews I shall ever submit, having worked in the kitchens of Loam for two days prior to dining. 

The first time I interviewed Loam’s chef/proprietor, Enda McEvoy, four years ago, he mentioned we had both once worked for the same chef — in my case, 20-odd years ago — and suggested I might enjoy doing a stage (an unpaid stint in the kitchen to gain experience and knowledge).

Loam had yet to open and I wasn’t sure if he was serious, but during subsequent conversations, he always repeated the offer.