Canadian chef to front TV showcase of Cork food

Cork’s culinary excellence — as well as its scenic backdrops — will take centre stage on a cookery show which will be beamed into 1.5m homes next year.

Gourmet Escapes will feature Canadian celebrity chef Gerardo D’Amore. He travels to an interesting destination and takes on a cookery challenge set by a local chef.

While in Cork, he is set a task by Martin Shanahan of the Fishy Fishy restaurant in Kinsale.