South African wine doesn’t feature on this page all that often for the simple reason that there is not that much imported here compared to other countries, and a lot of what I have tasted is either not worth writing about, or is too expensive for the quality.

Real Bread Ireland is a grouping of the very finest Irish craft bakers determined to promote the traditional values of real bread.

CHEF OWNER, of Michelin starred Aniar restaurant in Galway, JP McMahon keeps a lot of balls in the air. 

Nine Irish restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars, among them two new recipients of the coveted accolade.

Chez Azur, 1 Dock Road, Galway; tel: 091-564477; facebook.com/chezazurgalway

Ireland’s culinary star was in the ascendancy last night as two restaurants in Galway and Dublin were confirmed as having received coveted Michelin Stars.

The West is very much awake for The Menu as he hightails it off down to Heir Island, West Cork, for Firehouse Bread’s splendid wood-fired oven bread-making course.

TAPAS, a conversation-friendly cuisine — with its sociable portions and focus on ingredients — should be a good fit for Ireland.

BY NOW, we’re used to restaurants talking up local and seasonal ingredients.