Wish List: Sweet treats for Easter and awesome art and design
The Metropole Hotel in Cork has launched a new specially curated menu using locally sourced ingredients.
If you don't feel like faffing around in the kitchen this Easter, The Metropole Hotel in Cork City has launched a specially curated menu using locally sourced ingredients. The dishes are designed to reflect the seasonal flavours of Easter such as Slow Roasted Leg of Irish Spring Lamb and Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding — yum — and no fighting over who's doing the dishwasher.
Lunch is served in The Met Bar and Restaurant from 12.30pm to 6.30pm. Booking is essential; book on TheMetropoleHotel or call 021-464 3700.
Say hello to the Vega, a collection of dining and living pieces designed to bring that effortless aesthetic to your home. Think quiet simplicity, oak veneers, and designs with discreet storage behind hinged doors. The full collection includes an oval dining table, a coffee table and matching dining chair options See Ezlivinginteriors.
On our list of things to do over the Easter holidays is to visit Cork Arts Society Student of the Year Lara Quinn's exhibition in The Lavit Gallery. ‘Lady Lazarus’ is the talented Ms Quinn's first solo show, held in the vaults of the gallery. She describes this process as a demonstration of self-mythology. Pictured here is the work 'Lilith Rising'.
The artist is hoping to develop her practice before enrolling in an MFA programme abroad in a few years. Catch this one in Cork right now until May 3. Pictured is a film still from Lady Lazarus, 2025, Performance to Camera, Digital Film.
In celebration of a century of design innovation and culinary excellence, Le Creuset unveils Flamme Dorée, a new limited-edition range to mark its 100th anniversary. Isn't that colour just gorgeous?
This limited collection is available in-store and online at Brown Thomas and Arnotts. See BrownThomas and Arnotts.
If you're toying with thinking beyond traditional chocolate treats this Easter and offering gifts that provide a bit of indulgence without the sugar rush, this is for you.
Rituals has two 'Easter egg' gift sets, designed to pamper and rejuvenate, packaged in reusable, egg-shaped containers, with the Ritual of Sakura or Mehr to choose from, €38.50, available for purchase online and in select stores. See Rituals.
We're big fans of the iconic Nicholas Mosse — the brand was established in 1976 by Nick and Susan in their small shed in Kilkenny. Each piece is handcrafted in Ireland using sustainable practices passed down through the generations, creating unique tableware that enhances the joy of sharing food. Wouldn't this bowl be perfect on your table on Easter Sunday? For more info, visit Nicholasmosse.
If you're in the west of the country, drop into McSwiggans Steak and Seafood restaurant — you'll be very glad you did, as they've just been named Best Gastropub in Galway at the Restaurant Association Awards. This recognition is a proud moment for the entire McSwiggans team, who have quietly transformed the iconic Woodquay venue into a space that celebrates the best Irish food, drink, and hospitality.
Locals in the know tell us that recent additions like the Atlantic Room, Sunday Sessions, and Tasting Thursdays have turned McSwiggans into a hub of community life, offering everything from live music and match-day gatherings to book clubs and even bespoke weddings. And their cocktails are to die for! Check out McSwiggans.
We're looking forward to an exhibition at Lavit Gallery by its neighbours Cork Printmakers, featuring new work by over 50 Cork artists. If you're looking to find good value, a piece with scale and impact, this show could be an excellent opportunity for any of you would-be collectors out there. Pictured is a screenprint and embossment by Amal Hope titled Veiled, 2024, it is €500. Find out more at Amalhopeart Amalhopeart.com and about the exhibition taking place at Wandesford Quay, Cork, April 24-May 17, at Lavitgallery.
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