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Dine in Cork WeeK – see the menus here: Dine in Cork menus November 2010

Liberty Grill In Season….. November Liberty Grill is delighted to be involved in “Dine in Cork” week.  It runs from the 5th to the 14th of November where we along with a number of local members of the Restaurant Association of Ireland will offer a three course meal plus tea or coffee for €25. Our offer will be any appetizer, any one...

No.5 Fenns Quay Restaurant Fenns Quay is looking foward to the next Dine in Cork happening from the 5th november to the 14th inclusive for more information www.dineincork.ie or keep to date on the facebook page "dine in cork"

Jacobs Onthemall Check out our menu for Dine in Cork week next week. 3 courses + tea/coffee for just €25. Bargain! Nights are booking up, why not give us a call 021 4251530

Cafe Paradiso Root vegetables are coming into their own now that the clocks have gone back, which is why the recipe of the month for November is the turnip galette, a dish that has moved gracefully over the years from eccentric guest to classic staple of the winter menu. Cafe Paradiso: galette of braised turnip, portobello mushrooms and pecans with red wine gravy www.cafeparadiso.ie

Augustine's Restaurant Turn your dials to 4FM - Brendan Cashman, Head Chef and Owner of Augustine's Restaurants will chat to Derek Davis on next Sundays' show (7 November circa 11:30am) - lots of culinary tips and recipes will be revealed!!

Good Food Ireland - here is your chance the meet with key industry leaders and learn about the economic opportunity through co-operative marketing and partnership. To register for the Conference please click here >>> or visit www.goodfoodireland.ie/conference

Nash19Cork Nash19 Today Friday - 25 percent off all freezer meals.

Liz_Upton Liz Upton  by TanneryDungarva New blogpost: Paul Flynn’s roasted spiced plums, oatcakes, apple compote and ginger ice cream http://ow.ly/34lsl @TanneryDungarva

 umnumnum_cork So do you have someone in your life who would like a good night out coupled with good food , good company and the... http://fb.me/KGWEz880

Marlboro Entertainment and Event Management Looking for somewhere to go this Womens Little Christmas? Look no further than Marlboro Entertainments. This year we have a full 5 course meal in The Rochestown Park Hotel, followed by music from the world famous Abba tribute band "ABBAesque", and DJ till late. Book early to avoid disappointment. Check outwww.marlboro...

Beal OrganicCheese Organic mild cheddar at Quay Co-op Cork City | Beal Organic Cheese

www.bealorganiccheese.com

Manning's Emporium The new Manning mobile arrived today, watch out for a bright orange berlingo at Ballincollig and Blarney Farmers markets. We'll post a photo once it's been branded but in the meantime any suggestions for a name before the christening?!

Food Safety Authority of Ireland Latest Food Allergen Alert: Some meat products withdrawn as egg wasn't declared on the food label. If you're allergic or intolerant to egg, you can check out the details on our website:http://bit.ly/bzIAfb

Nautilus restaurant We're back from holidays with a new menu :)

Pandora Bell Confectionary It is officially Christmas at www.pandorabell.ie ....embrace it now... it saves on panic later x

Milano Fancy a delicious Italian takeaway for the whole family to enjoy on a wet winter's night? Check out our great FAMIGLIA set menu now available. The Famiglia meal, just €44.95, includes four classic pizzas, two garlic breads or dough balls and two mixed salads. That’s just €11 per person for a starter, main and side for a family of four...

Recipes by Sally Bee http://www.sally-bee.com/

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We search the net, via Twitter and Facebook, each Thursday evening and early Friday morning, for the latest from the Cork restaurant and bar scene. If you don't have either of the above, reach us at cork.billy@gmail.com. Deadline 9.00am Friday.

TEMPTATION NO 2

Braised Beef and Guinness Casserole is the recipe provided by Tipp butcher and author Pat Whelan (who, by the way, will allow you use any stout you choose!). Details here

TEMPTING

Like to try out the recipe of the month from the chef at the Cork Radisson? It is a very tempting Baked Salmon with Chorizo Risotto and Basil Pesto. Click here for the recipe. 

ELECTRIC

ELECTRIC

Electric, the new kid on the block, had a full scale trial last Saturday night and, from this diner’s point of view, came through with flying colours.

You can't miss this blue streaked building – the first on your right as you enter the Mall from the Grand Parade. And the name? Well it sounds cool but tradition has been honoured here as the building once housed the O’Shea’s electrical and garage business.

The restaurant is on the second floor and has views on three sides, of the river, the boardwalk and the Mall itself. Seating is comfortable and first impressions all round are very favourable.

Started off with the Home Smoked Duck, served with rainbow beetroots and leaves. By the way, the duck was much leaner that your normal smoked. Don't miss it!

And the continental feel continued

BEETROOT. GOOD FOR YOU?

DRINKING BEETROOT MAY HAVE HEALTH BENEFITS

The humble beetroot has come a long way in Ireland in recent years, now appearing in all the best places.

Take this weekend for example. On Friday, I was at the five star Hayfield Manor Hotel here in Cork. And here the red root took a starring role in one of the starters billed as “a salad with Roasted Beetroot and Carrot, Feta cheese, cucumber and caramelized walnuts” and very nice it was too.

Of course, the beetroot isn’t just in red. On Saturday, I was a guest at the exciting new Electric Bar and Restaurant in the South Mall. I saw that they had Home Smoked Duck, served with rainbow (red and yellow) beetroots and leaves. Couldn't resist it and it was gorgeous.

Hardly expected it to appear on my breakfast table this morning but there it was: Pomegranate with beetroot. It is one of a series of relatively new Pomegreat drinks from award winning Irish firm, Robert Roberts. And it is perhaps the favourite of the trio of samples that I tried over the past few days although I must say I also liked the one with Blueberry added.

The drinks are being marketed under the Pomegreat name and, aside from tasting well, could well have health benefits.

DINE IN CORK 5th to 14th NOVEMBER

Mark your calendar ‘Evening Echo Dine In Cork-Restaurant Week’ running from Friday 5th  November to Sunday 14th November

What’s On Offer In Restaurants?

Devised by the Restaurants Association of Ireland ‘Dine In Cork-Restaurant Week’ will see over 25 of the city’s top restaurants offering a special promotional rate of €25 per person for traditional three course dinner menus with tea and coffee – representing a 20% saving on traditional prices! From 7.00pm each evening customers will be presented with a three course special ‘Dine in Cork’ menu.

To see the menus and reservation details click here

PERROTT’S AT HAYFIELD MANOR

PERROTT’S

AT HAYFIELD MANOR

GOOD FOOD - GOOD CAUSE

 Leading chefs Rachel Allen and Andrew Rudd are holding an exclusive cooking demonstration to help support Concern’s work with women in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Haiti. 

Don’t miss out

The event will take place at The Metropole Hotel, Cork on Thursday 4 November at 7pm. Tickets cost €40 each and all proceeds will support vulnerable women in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Haiti through Women of Concern. Tickets are selling out fast so book early to avoid disappointment.

Book now

Get your ticket here. Or you can email liz.yeates@concern.net or colm.dolan@concern.net. Alternatively, call 01 417 7700.

THE WEEKEND CATCH

A bumper Weekend Catch, fresh from the Net.

THE WEEKEND CATCH

Restaurant Wine & Food Scene

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Paco Guzman cooks up a Silk Purse storm during Jazz fest http://themeatcentre.com/wordpress/?p=823

adriancummins Adrian Cummins Restaurants will suffer if the government suck too much disposable income out of the economy thus loss of jobs.

Pandora Bell Confectionary Pandora Bell will be at the Craft Fair at the Limerick Milk Market today. It promises to be a great day with Halloween games and treats for the kids. Thank God for the new roof or I would be dusting down my wellies!

Nautilus restaurant is still on holidays :)
We will reopen next Thursday with a few new dishes on the menu.
Meanwhile, you can start planning your Christmas party by clicking on the link to the menus:
http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?id=307840757350&notes_tab=app_2347471856

Ballymaloe Ballymaloe House Delicious for the Autumnal days, Mulled Apple Juice at the 'Cafe at the end of the shop', Ballymaloe Shopwww.ballymaloe.ie/ballymaloeshop

Ballymaloe Ballymaloe House Sacha and Dave, Smith & Whelan Spanish Wines, Ballycotton; great selection of 'Large Format Bottles',

Liberty Grill We will be involved the Dine in Cork promotion in November
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dine-in-Cork/110730515616653

Little Buddha Cork NEW PRODUCTS: Manual Coffee Grinders now available in-store and online. Now you can have your fresh coffee in the morning. visit www.littlebuddha.ie

No.5 Fenns Quay Restaurant Fenns Quay is looking foward to the next Dine in Cork happening from the 5th november to the 14th inclusive for more information www.dineincork.ie or keep to date on the facebook page "dine in cork"

Bibliocook Caroline@Bibliocook Finally, a #foodcamp write up. Still flying from Friday's launch of the @IrishFoodies site. Time to knuckle down... http://fb.me/wcSKvWeo

FoodAndWineMag FOOD&WINE  The FOOD&WINE Magazine Christmas Show takes place at the RDS Main Hall on the last weekend in November (Friday...http://fb.me/KxSoygCj

foodforlivingie Food for Living Re-enforcing how important mental attitude and social support are with good health RT @greythinking: http://twurl.nl/4baho4

rednosewine Red Nose Wine You have until Oct 30 to win Icon wine http://bit.ly/b99qVE by following us on Twitter or Liking Facebook http://on.fb.me/bHuwKJ Please RT

SAVEURMAG SAVEUR We've come to appreciate turkey as an ingredient capable of incredible things... http://bit.ly/90lO2k

SAVEURMAG SAVEUR 10 Sweet Potato Recipes  http://bit.ly/czk8JY

Uvinum in English  How to taste wine without being a wine taster

Hallowen recipes - http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipes/halloween-recipes.aspx

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We search the net, via Twitter and Facebook, each Thursday evening and early Friday morning, for the latest from the Cork restaurant and bar scene. If you don't have either of the above, reach us at cork.billy@gmail.com. Deadline 9.00am Friday.

WINES FROM HUNGARY including Tokaj....

HUNGRY FOR WINES?

COME TO THE 1st INTERNATIONAL WINE & ARTISAN FOOD FESTIVAL IN

MITCHELSTOWN

TASTE A MEMORY

Just like mother used to....

TASTE A MEMORY FOODS

Ann Bradfield’s Taste a Memory Foods have come on in leaps and bounds since trying out a stall in Bandon Farmers Market just a few years back. Now they operate out of the Kinsale Road Commercial Centre. They have won national awards and the products are available in over 30 shops, with further expansion on the horizon.

But the same hands on approach is used as in the early days. ”Our range of Pasties are the only hand-made Pasties available in shops in Ireland. We produce Pasties using original methods dating back to the 1700s in Cornwall, Southern England.”

Tried out their Fish Pie at a recent exhibition and it was just perfect. Now for the Cottage Pie, the Chicken Pie and all those Pasties.

Unit 30, Kinsale Rd Comm. Centre 021 4840703
www.tasteamemory.ie

SUGAR SUGAR

SUGAR CAFE and PETITS FOURS PATISSERIE

Last summer, enjoyed some gorgeous macaroons in the Dordogne and then soon found out I could have been enjoying them here all along. Over in Washington Street, Christine Girault, in Ireland for 17 years, runs the Sugar Cafe and Petits Fours Patisserie.

Tasted the macaroons recently and they are absolutely delicious. The range here is hugely and hugely tempting: traditional French éclairs, Macaroons and Florentine Biscuits, Fruit Tarts, Mille-feuille and her own favourites Paris Brest, Opera and Flan Patissier....and she also does special occasion cakes.

The cafe is open 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday and here you can have the traditional French breakfast and quite a  variety of lunch treats (salads, baguettes, ciabatta, wraps etc.)

25 Washington Street West 087 6481452

http://www.petitsfours.ie

SAVOUR KILKENNY - THE REPORT

THE CON-FOODERATION OF KILKENNY 2010
Read Bibliocook's account of a great day for foodies....