1 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd in highlighting the importance coastal touring route - counties chairman’s of good food provenance and Cork, Kerry, Clare, Mayo, Sligo food education throughout and Donegal will thus all be welcome and the West of Ireland. represented in this year's event. The theme of this year’s 2016 is a special year for festival is ‘100 years of food a special festival in a special in Ireland’. For much of the place. We look forward to 20th century, food was seen seeing you in Galway! Welcome to the 5th annual as fuel for living rather than a For more information and Kings Head Galway Food festival – five celebration of everyday life. for the latest programme days of fantastic food and Recognising the importance updates, follow us on Facebook events in Galway over the of 1916 in our nation’s history, and Twitter. Easter bank holiday weekend. we feel it is important to now Finally, we would like to Celebrating Galway as a reflect on the food traditions of thank our funders, sponsors, good food destination and the last 100 years in order that and participants without whom with a strong community focus we may learn something from the festival would not be on artisan, seasonal and local the past. In this way, we can possible. Food Quiz produce, the festival showcases help secure a brighter future for Ba mhaith le Galway Food the best that the city and food in Ireland as we transform Festival buíochas a gabháil d’ár county has to offer. our local produce into a new gcuid maoinitheoirí, urraitheoirí Galway Food Festival aims . agus rannphairthithe uilig as to highlight the diverse food As the only city located ucht bhur gcuid tacaíochta ar culture of Galway and the on the Wild Atlantic Way, fad i reachtáil na Féile seo. Tá many ways in which a vibrant Galway is in a pivotal position súil againn go mbainfidh sibh food culture can help people to animate the food story of sult agus séan as an deireadh eat better and make good the West of Ireland and to seachtaine! Enjoy the festival. food a permanent part of showcase to the world the 2016 their lives. And in its first four wonderful food offering of the jp mcmahOn years, the festival has played many culinary communities (CHAIRPERSON) an increasingly significant role located along this captivating Spanish Parade, Galway. Web: www.galwaycitymuseum.ie GREAT WAR supports Country Market. In particular, Email: [email protected] a w0rd fr0m the Galway Food Festival and Galway City Council supports Tel: 091 532460 its aims to celebrate Galway's the festival's strong focus on Open Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm & Sundays Easter - Sept. 12pm-5pm galway food culture, support local community and the opportunity enterprise and develop Galway it provides for local producers as a good food destination. to showcase their food at Financial support has been a national and international REVOLUTION cIty provided through the Marketing level. Galway Food Festival Promotion Fund 2016 and complements Galway, West c0uncil Galway City Council is working of Ireland's bid for European closely with the Galway Region of Gastronomy 2018 Food Festival on a number and Galway's bid for European of projects, including WiFi Capital of Culture 2020. provision and the Woodquay GAA SEA SCIENCE cOntents PARTICIPANTS: participants 5 restaurants 5 restaurants Bars 11 hotels 14 cafés 18 Owned and operated by JP McMahon and Drigín Gaffey, who also own Cava Bodega and EAT Gastropub, Aniar was awarded a retail 24 53 Lower Dominick Street Michelin Star for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Aniar is a terroir based www.aniarrestaurant.ie restaurant located in Galway’s West End. The word terroir is usually map 20 091 535947 associated with wine-making: the combination of factors, including soil, climate, and environment, that gives a wine its distinctive event day by day 26 character. In the case of our restaurant, we use the word in order to describe the way in which our food comes from the specific thursday 24th 26 place that is Galway and the west of Ireland. We hope to reveal the distinct and various food stuffs that make up our particular friday 25th 28 landscape, through our farms, the wildlands and the shores that surround us. The natural course of the seasons will dictate our saturday 26th 30 ever-changing and evolving menu

sunday 27th 32 artisan monday 28th 32 Enjoy The Food, Savour The Atmosphere One of Galway’s top fine dining experiences. Located in the tours 34 heart of Galway on Quay street, Artisan is situated above the famous Tigh Neachtain. Built in 1894 the building is full of charm demonstrations 36 2 Quay Street, Galway & character with romantic window tables looking out on to the www.artisangalway.com medieval streets of Galway. Artisan has won numerous awards markets 36 091 532655 including best restaurant in Connaught 2012 at the RAI awards with recommendations yearly from Bridgestone & Georgina Campbell. talks 37 Head chef Mark Campbell prides himself on using in season local produce to create the finest contemporary cuisine in the city. funders & sponsors 38 Candlelight, Soft Sounds, Subdued Lighting and Exceptional, Food, Wines and Service. We hope to see you soon.

celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 5 Biteclub Eat @ Massimo Streetfood, Liquors, Entertainment & Dancing – All under one The food menu of EAT draws from the wealth of product from our rooftop. Biteclub is reviving the ‘all-night-long’ experience – local farmland, nearby fisheries, and organic vegetables growers. blending exotic bites, inventive boozy cocktails and club vibes. In writing our menu we have sought out the best primary local 36 Upper Abbeygate St. Biteclub opened its doors nearly two years ago on the rooftop ingredients, from meat to fish to vegetables in order that you can www.biteclub.ie of Electric, and recently have expanded to a vibrant new space 10 William St West, Galway experience your landscape through our food. Our food philosophy 091 569824 looking out on Upper Abbeygate Street. The surroundings are a www.eatgalway.ie demonstrates a commitment to good food presented in the warm little different to the market style atmosphere of the rooftop but 091 582 239 and friendly setting of a gastro pub. While we change our menu we’re still serving up delicious world inspired street food all day often, do take heed of our seasonal special which we write on our long, 7 days a week. Using only the best in locally sourced and blackboard daily. Our Philosophy is to offer artisan and organic free-range produce where possible we like to create flavoursome, food; to use meat and chicken from sustainable farms; to source colourful and affordable bites. Party vibes and inventive and the best local fish and serve it in a relaxed gastro pub environment; delicious cocktails with great tunes keep the good times going till to use seasonal produce. We want to use Irish; to be Galway, to late. For reservations and group bookings get in touch x. support our local environment, our community and each other.

Brasserie On The Corner il vicolo Upscale casual dining is what you will find at the popular Galway An original Italian Restaurant & Wine bar nestled on the banks restaurant, Brasserie on the Corner, who specialise in locally- of the Corrib with a strong focus on quality, integrity & passion. sourced, top quality seafood and steak dishes. From farm to fork, The menu is divided between Cicchetti (Italian tapas), Pastas, Eglinton Street, Galway vineyard to glass, market to plate, every taste tells a story. Strong Risottos, Fish & Steak with a strong focus on local suppliers. With www.brasseriegalway.com relationships have been built with local award winning producers an extensive all Italian wine list with Birra Moretti & Prosecco on 091 530 333 including Gannet Fishmongers, Marty’s Mussels and McGeough’s tap. Il Vicolo offers diners an alternative Italian experience. Tuesday Master Butchers to name a few and the menu is specifically & Wednesdays are Pasta nights with a €15 Pasta & Vino special, a designed to make the most of these ingredients, using the freshest O'Briens Bridge, Galway firm favourite with the locals. Live music is on Thursdays (soulful supplies to create the best dishes. You will also find an extensive www.ilvicolo.ie blues) with John Conneely & our resident Jazz trio every Sunday drinks menu, including over 40 boutique wines , cocktail and 091 530515 from 6:30 with special guests. Open 6 days. From 5pm Tues whiskey lists. Wines are sourced primarily from family-owned to Sun. Brunch Sat & Sunday from 12. Join us for a taste of the vineyards, and cocktails are carefully created and tailored to the Mediterranean lifestyle over Easter bank holiday weekend or come highest standard with top quality fresh ingredients. visit us in the demo tent on Easter Saturday at 12pm. Salute!

CAVA BODEGA KAI JP and Drigín first opened Cava in 2008 in Dominick Street and David and Jessica Murphy are the proud owners of Kai Café and relocated to Middle Street in 2013. With the relocation came an Restaurant. The couples joint performance in the kitchen and on the opportunity to invigorate the restaurant. JP, working with local Sea Road Galway, Galway floor promises a memorable dining experience to every customer 1 Middle Street , farmers and artisan producers, created a new focused menu kaicaferestaurant.com young and old. The philosophy at Kai Café and Restaurant is very Middle St, Galway taking the best from local and Iberian influences. Drigín designed 091 526003 simple, head chef Jessica sources fresh, organic produce from local www.cavarestaurant.ie a contemporary space with a strong focus on exposed and suppliers to create daily menus bursting with flavor, texture and 091 539 884 reclaimed materials to match the colourful and lively atmosphere colour. If you’re lucky you might even get an edible flower on your of Cava. Proven to be as popular as ever with the locals, tourists plate. All menus change on a daily basis dependent on what is fresh and food critics are also singing its praise. Cava Bodega is a great and in stock from local suppliers. example of the international trend for good ethical casual food in a shared environment– with tapas, food is passed around the “It’s vital food, packed with good energy, and it lifts you up to eat it table, communal style, the dishes breed discussion and provide an because it’s so simple and elemental.” - John McKenna alternative approach to eating.

6 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 7 McSwiggans Loam is a Michelin-starred restaurant and wine bar located just off For nearly 30 years McSwiggan’s has held a reputation as one of in Galway city. In the restaurant, we focus on modern Galway’s finest eateries. Central to its success is it commitment ambitious cooking rooted in tradition. Seasonally driven, we work to provide a high quality dining experience using the finest local very closely with local farmers and producers, many of whom are produce, sourced daily from our carefully selected suppliers, close friends, to get the products we need to reflect and capture 3 Eyre Street, matched with unrivalled customer service and a real passion for the feeling and magic of the west of Ireland. The menu changes Woodquay, Galway food ! A visit to McSwiggans gives you the opportunity to enjoy daily depending on availability of produce. It is important to us www.anpucan.ie a relaxed breakfast, a leisurely coffee, a creamy pint, a fantastic Fairgreen Rd, Galway that people can feel as comfortable calling into our restaurant for 091 376561 meal, and great live music – all under one roof, with great friendly www.loamgalway.com a tasting menu or simply for a good cut of meat cooked properly service, in a stylish and welcoming atmosphere. It’s no wonder that 091 569 727 and a great glass of wine. The wine bar is a more relaxed affair with McSwiggan’s popularity keeps growing from strength to strength a small dynamic wine list showcasing mostly organic, biodynamic – if you haven’t before, why not come and enjoy our unique wines all from small family run vineyards. We serve small plates of welcoming mix for yourself! If it’s your first visit, we’re sure it won’t local and house made charcuterie, cheese, pickles and snacks. be your last – we look forward to welcoming you back!

MArtine’s Oscar’s Seafood Bistro As a family we have lived on Quay street since 1902 and have a Oscar’s Seafood Bistro is located in the historic West-side of long history of looking after customers with Martine having worked Galway City on Dominick Street, which is also known as the in Nanny Mac’s (Margaret McDonagh) fish shop across the road cultural quarter by the local population. Surrounded by the best of 21 Quay Street, Galway (McDonagh’s Seafood Bar) at a very young age. This tradition was Galway’s pubs for both live music and a quiet pint as neighbours, www.martines.ie passed on to my brother and I, as we too worked with our mother Oscars is a perfect bistro to enjoy a selection of real local foods in 091 563242 in her restaurant preparing and serving food. Our family tradition particular the Seafood freshly caught off the coast of Galway and and Galway’s Great trading ties with other countries have seeped Dominick St., Lower Galway sourced from local fishermen and the best of Galway’s fishmongers. into the bones of our restaurant and greatly influence everything www.oscarsseafoodbistro.com Michael O’Meara, award winning chef and owner of Oscars Seafood we do. We believe in local Irish produce prepared simply using 091 582180 Bistro, is author of Sea Gastronomy Fish and Shellfish of the North traditional and modern techniques from home and around the Atlantic which has been shortlisted for two of the most prestigious world. Customer service is an inherited trait that we pass on to our accolades in the world of culinary writing, the Gourmand World team in the restaurant and we strive to make every customer feel Cookbook Awards 2016, best in the world in the fish and seafood as welcomed as Nanny Mac did all those years ago. category, and most significantly, in the Cookbook of the Year.

McCambridges taste matters McCambridge’s is a local family business that has been serving the If you are having a meal in Taste Matters, you are treated to people of Galway since 1925. We specialise in the best of local Irish interesting and delicious wholesome food made with love and 38/39 Shop St., Galway and international food, wine and spirits. Our coffee bar provides Millennium House, served with smile in a genuinely friendly atmosphere. Our food www.mccambridges.com Italian style coffees, and a great selection of cakes and pastries. Westbridge, Loughrea, is a fusion of various cuisines and the cooking is traditional with 091 562259 There is also a large sandwich counter for take-away sandwiches, Co. Galway a modern twist. Our inspiration comes from anywhere. As our and a self serve salad bar. In June 2012 we opened a casual dining www.tastematters.ie name suggests, taste matters to us and our emphasis is on flavour. restaurant upstairs. We are all about a casual atmosphere with 091 880010 We use the best and freshest local and organic ingredients. Mike great food. We use the very best of ingredients, many of which prepares these great ingredients with skill and care. He is very are available to buy in the shop. An All Day Menu is served from passionate about his cooking and you can almost taste that in Monday to Saturday, with an All Day Brunch being served on his food. We like to support ‘local’, from vegetable farmers and Sunday. Join us on Good Friday for our fancy dress 1920s themed butchers, through accountants and graphic designers, to painters prohibition party. It’ll be swell kid! and musicians, and they support us back with their best produce and work.

8 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 9 thai garden tribeton Welcome to Thai Garden. We hope your experience with us is In a boldly-designed monumental space that has been closed from pleasing and we hope to see you again in the near future. Our goal public view for several years, Tribeton has created urbane yet is to offer high quality authentic Thai cuisine at reasonable cost in comfortable surroundings that pay homage to Galway’s industrial a warm comfortable and pleasant ambiance and provide a sample 1-3 Merchants Road, Galway heritage and provide a backdrop for casual and relaxed dining Spanish Arch, Galway of genuine Thai hospitality. We support this with a range of quality www.tribeton.ie & drinking from open ‘til close. One of Galway’s best art-deco www.thaigarden.ie wines desserts coffee and teas. In conjunction with our Head Chef 091 421600 buildings is the backdrop for our work and your play. A vast open 091 567865 Thawatchai the style of our food is now central Thailand which kitchen; one of the longest bars in Galway; a restaurant bounded we feel appeals to all tastes and recently added some speciality by steel and comfortable lounges for leisurely days all contribute to dishes in the Chef Special Menu. Thawacchai’s philosophy is to take something that’s just a little different and ever so bold. At Tribeton the five fundamental flavours of Thai food: hot, sour, sweet, salty we try to do things right. Our team want to live up to our splendid and bitter, and use traditional ingredients, such as lemon grass, surroundings and offer guests the best service possible. coriander, galangal, Thai basil and to create stunning Thai Our team want to ensure the food we serve is as good as possible flavourful sensations that look as good as they taste. in Galway’s newest and most beautiful bar & restaurant.

The Ardilaun Bistro Tradition, hospitality and old world charm are synonymous with the luxurious 4* Ardilaun Hotel in Galway, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy an indulgent dining experience, whether it is for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, the new menus compiled PARTICIPANTS: Taylors Hill, Galway by award winning Executive Head Chef and team featuring West www.theardilaunhotel.ie of Ireland artisan producers will not disappoint! The Ardilaun 091 521433 Hotel nestled in the leafy suburbs of Taylors Hill is family owned and operated by the Ryan family since 1962, and offers a quiet, secluded setting on its own grounds, only 1 km from the bustling city of Galway City and the Promenade of , along the Wild bars Atlantic Way. With well appointed bedrooms, free parking and spacious foyer, The Ardilaun Hotel portrays contemporary style in a traditional setting.

The king’s head bistro an PUCAN Located in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter The Kings Head is The award winning An Púcán is Galway’s newest oldest bar and is a an 800 year old building with historic links to the execution of King shining light on the emerging East Village scene. With an extensive Charles 1 in 1649. History aside, The Kings Head is a family run pub menu, it specialises in quality local food serving breakfast, lunch with Live Music every night and a fantastic reputation for fresh 11 Forster Street, Galway and dinner daily created by head chef Tom Joyce. It has the largest food served in both the Bar and the Bistro. Menus feature lots of www.anpucan.ie selection of Whiskey in the West of Ireland and is a member of the 15 High Street, Galway fresh fish and simple rustic dishes with ingredients sourced locally 091 376561 Galway Whiskey Trail. It hosts live entertainment every evening www.thekingshead.ie and seasonally, we tend not to stray very far – our sandwich bread from 6pm with late night music at weekends. It boasts a wonderful 091 566630 & ciabattas come from Griffins Bakery next door, sausages from garden area. An Púcán has won numerous awards since opening in Colleran’s Butchers down the street, beer for our fish batter from June 2014, and foremost is a genuine, great craic, proud to be Irish Galway Hooker beer. Signature dishes include ‘Lobster and Chips’, Bar. We are located on the corner of Eyre Square in the beating ‘The Best of Irish Cheese and Meat Platter’ and a fantastic ‘Seafood heart of Galway. With a fantastic chef, great bar staff and beautiful Chowder’. Also worth checking out is the range of Cocktails and surroundings, An Púcán is a great place to eat or party, morning, the Irish Whiskey Bar. Buail Isteach! noon and night.

10 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 11 BUSKER BROWNES The king’s head Funky cafe, bar and restaurant with ancient stonework and The Kings Head Pub is located on High Street in the heart of modern art, serving an international menu. Located in Galway’s Galway’s Latin Quarter. It is an 800 year old building with historic medieval quarter, Busker Browne’s exudes a warm and exciting links to the execution of King Charles 1 in 1649. History aside, The Cross St., Galway atmosphere. Over the years it has served as a meeting place for Kings Head is a family run pub with Live Music every night and a www.buskerbrownes.com the Tribes of Galway, a Convent, barracks and a bakery. Nowadays fantastic reputation for fresh food served in both the Bar and the 091 563377 it is an impressive pub with medieval stonework side by side with 15 High Street, Galway Bistro. This landmark pub has earned a fantastic reputation for live contemporary furniture, with old and new successfully merged, the www.thekingshead.ie music and comedy, good honest hearty food and great craic over pub is impressively designed with several bars and floors. Buskers 091 566630 three floors. Owned and managed by the Grealish family for over incorporates the Slate house in Kirwan’s Lane which dates back to 20 years. Also worth checking out is the range of Cocktails and the 1615 with contemporary surroundings. Buskers is a hive of activity Irish Whiskey Bar. Buail Isteach! with an 18 piece jazz band on a Monday, D.J’s, Live sporting events "Great food, great drink, great atmosphere. From the outside, it on the big screen. Extensive day and evening menu’s as well as looks tiny but it is HUGE over three floors with wonderful staff and finger food and group menu’s available. an awesome vibe! really really loved my (three) trips there"

The DÁil Bar The Skeff Bar & Kitchen The Dáil Bar, located at the junction of Cross Street and Middle Since 1850 the people of Galway have been coming to The Skeff Street is a focal point for the locals and tourists of Galway to gather Bar & Kitchen for the great quality food, the friendliness of our staff Middle St., Galway over a drink and discuss the day’s events, hence the literal meaning and the lively nightlife. Fresh Irish produce is used in The Skeff’s www.thedailbar.com of The Dáil, “a meeting place”. Over the years, the building has kitchen everyday! You’ll receive a warm welcome and a great 091 563 777 been a family home, a toy shop and is now a licensed premise. Eyre Square, Galway dining experience at The Skeff Bar & Kitchen “We have put a great The Dáil Bar is one of Galway’s most renowned sports bars showing www.theskeff.ie deal of work into all our menus and we hope that they excite you all of the latest sporting action and are proud sponsor of 091 563173 as much as they excite us. Service, quality, value for money and Rugby. Whilst having a vast array of Irish Whiskeys on offer they consistency are always the main focus of our business” Ashling highly recommend you talk to their amazing staff about sampling Dudley, Food Manager. All our dishes are prepared on site using the one of their award-winning cocktails, in fact, The Dáil Bar was the finest of local ingredients from our dedicated suppliers. Whether winner of The Edward Dillon Cocktail Championship 2014. Relax by you live in Galway city or are looking for an excuse to visit this a blazing fire, listen to great live music or simply dance the night wonderful city, you’ll receive a warm welcome and a great dining away till the early hours, The Dáil Bar is the place to be. experience at The Skeff Bar & Kitchen.

The front door Tom Sheridan's The Front Door Pub is a large but intimate premise located across Situated in the heart of Knocknacarra, Tom Sheridan’s is the

Cross St/High St Galway, the road from the famous Tempo Antiques and Judy Greene’s on quintessential modern day Irish suburban local. Spread over three www.anpucan.ie Cross Street. This historic pub is built with dark wood, textured Clybaun Road, beautifully decorated floors, comprising of three unique bars 091 563 757 walls, stained glass and has cozy intimate alcoves. The building Knocknacarra, Galway and our top floor Balcony Restaurant, Tom Sheridan’s possesses itself was two Medieval properties built in the 1600’s and parts of www.tomsheridans.com Warmth, Character and Atmosphere from the moment you walk the premises formed part of the old Galway city walls in Norman 091 525 315 in along with genuinely friendly service. Sourcing beautifully times. By day The Front Door is also a bustling restaurant offering produced food from local suppliers is an important element a menu based on traditional Irish flare with an international twist. of Sheridan’s offering and all of our dishes are home prepared The five bars and hidden nooks are spread over two floors and are and cooked and wide selections of worldly wines and beers are open to explore seven days a week until 2am, a must for visitors available. Food is served from 11am right through to 9.30pm, and and locals when looking for the perfect cocktail and a fantastic live music every Friday-Sunday. All sporting occasions are shown night out! in Glorious High Definition. Evenings and Weekends are busy so booking is essential. A warm welcome awaits you.

12 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 13 hotel Meyrick Superbly located, overlooking Eyre Square, Hotel Meyrick is elegance itself and combines Victorian grace with the best in Irish Eyre Square, Galway City hospitality. The Grand Dame of Galway hotels, the Meyrick is just a PARTICIPANTS: www.hotelmeyrick.ie 1-minute walk from both the train and bus stations. Guests seeking 091 564041 a city break in Galway or requiring a corporate venue will find the city centre Hotel Meyrick an ideal choice. It’s the ideal base for those coming to enjoy the 2016 Galway Food Festival. Hotel Meyrick has been Galway’s’ most Luxurious 4 Star City Centre Hotel since opening its doors in 1852 hotels Dine in its atmospheric Gaslight Bar & Brasserie, or enjoy a classic meal in its beautiful restaurant, No 15 on the Square. A visit to the Hotels Jacuzzi and Out Door Roof Top Hot Tub, complete any stay and are not to be missed.

Ballynahinch castle Few hotels are as well positioned jury's inn /hotels/ to take advantage of our heritage food than Ballynahinch Castle Located on the busy hub of Quay Street with a beautiful view Hotel & Estate. Set between the 12 Bens Mountains & the Atlantic overlooking Galway Bay, Jury's Inn Galway is perfectly situated in coast Ballynahinch has access to some of Ireland’s finest artisan & the heart of this historic city centre. With The Spanish Arch and Recess, Connemara, wild foods. Head Chef Ultan Cooke, a Galway native, appreciates Quay Street, Galway Medieval City Wall just a two minute walk from the hotel and Eyre Co. Galway the larder at his disposal. Foraged seaweeds, chanterelles & garlic jurysinns.com/hotels/galway Square Shopping Centre and Galway Train Station within a ten www.ballynahinch-castle.com from our woods, the freshest fish & magnificent hill lamb with 091 531265 minute walk from Jury's Inn, we are perfectly placed for guests 095 31006 many more carefully sourced ingredients allow Ultan & his team wanting transport links, retail therapy and historic city attractions. deliver some of the best food in the West. Classic & uncomplicated, During Galway Food Festival, Jury's Inn Galway offers a stylish yet skilfully created menus present the flavours of Connemara onsite bar for those wishing to relax after exploring the City or in perfect balance & harmony. From robust & informal dishes after a long day of business. Have a browse over our bar menu for in the atmospheric pub to sophisticated & elegant dining in the a range of delicious meals or for a more extensive two or three restaurant, Ballynahinch Castle offers food that is true to its locale course meal, our in-house contemporary restaurant offers a range & international in its appeal. of mouth watering dishes also.

Glenlo Abbey Hotel THE CONNACHT HOTEL Set on a 138 acre estate, overlooking Lough Corrib offers unrivalled The Connacht Hotel is the largest hotel in the west of Ireland. luxurious 5* accommodation in Galway. Recently refurbished, Ideally located on the main Dublin road as you enter Galway where old world charm meet contemporary elegance. Three City Centre. The hotel has a great advantage of extensive free opulent reception rooms, where Afternoon Tea is served daily. A Dublin Road, parking and a regular bus route close by the hotel entrance with , Galway choice of dining options including the rustic Oak Cellar Bar and the www.theconnacht.ie direct access to the city centre. The hotel is a very popular family renowned, award winning Pullman Restaurant aboard the Orient 091 381 200 hotel and boasts a large selection of room types, apartments and Bushypark, Galway Express. Galway’s most unique dining experience. Step back in meeting rooms, this hotel is a great base for your stay in Galway. www.glenloabbey.ie time and dine aboard the Orient Express. Comprising of 2 original Bar Solo offers a bright cocktail bar and lounge serving food daily 091 519600 carriages from the Orient Express, beautifully restored and set and live music at weekends. Guests can avail of Friendly Fellows on the grounds of the hotel. Head Chef, Alan McArdle offers a Kids Club and Active 24 Fitness & Leisure, which is Galway's only contemporary-classic dining with impeccably restrained elegance. 24 hour gym & leisure facility, with 20m swimming pool, sauna, Luxurious accommodation, with a choice of classic bedrooms and steam room and jacuzzi. suites, offering views overlooking the estate and Lough Corrib.

14 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 15 Maldron Hotel Sandy Road The house hotel Surrounded by historic sites, colorful cultural attractions and famed The House Hotel, nestled in the heart of The Latin Quarter, is home natural wonders such as Connemara, the four star Maldron Hotel to Galway’s favourite Cocktail Bar & Bistro. We have 40 beautifully Sandy Road Galway is located within a 15-minute stroll from the designed city centre hotel rooms featuring standard, deluxe, super heart of the city. The hotel has large, well-appointed guest rooms deluxe and a suite. The House kitchen, headed up by Head Chef Sandy Road, Galway which offer plush bedding, a work desk, ergonomic chair and Kevin Hynes, and with Cocktail Bartender Aileen Cunningham www.maldronhotelsandyroadgalway.com complimentary WIFI access for your convenience. The relaxation mixing up the drinks, it really is The Place To Party this Easter Bank 091 513200 facilities include a fitness centre and a luxurious Spa. Versatile Lower Merchants Rd, Holiday Weekend. Don’t miss the in-house event, “Food & Cocktail dining options are available in both the Olive Tree Bistro and Point The Latin Quarter, Galway Pairings, Through The Decades” on Thursday evening, where Bar. Our range of Irish dishes with European influences has earned www.thehousehotel.ie guests will enjoy a variety of food paired with some their favourite a following of discerning customers who appreciate the quality and 091 538900 cocktails from the last century. Located directly around the corner the great value offered. As a preferred Galway City hotel it has a from the Festival Village. Soak up the atmosphere this Easter on superior meeting and conference facility that features the latest in the medieval streets of Galway. The House is the perfect hub to communication technology, WIFI access & complimentary parking. enjoy the festival day and night!

The g hotel The lodge at ashford The g Hotel & Spa, Galway city’s only five star hotel is located Situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Cong and now overlooking Lough Atalia as you enter the heart of Galway city part of the award winning Red Carnation Hotel Collection, The center. Designed by the world renowned milliner, Philip Treacy, the Lodge at Ashford Castle is the ideal destination for those seeking a

HOTEL & SPA boasts extravagant guest rooms, a luxury spa designed by ESPA, cosy hideaway retreat. Only 40 minutes’ drive from Galway City. GALWAY delectable dining options, state of the art conference facilities With enchanting views of Lough Corrib, The Lodge seamlessly Wellpark, Galway and a bespoke wedding venue. The is a luxurious escape for both combines handsome period features with sophisticated www.theg.ie the leisure and business traveller that combines comfort and Cong, Co. Mayo contemporary elements boasting 50 elegantly designed rooms. 091 865 200 lavishness in a totally original fashion. At the thoughtful service www.thelodgeac.com Discover Wilde’s Restaurant at The Lodge at Ashford Castle, meets sophisticated style in a wonderful setting, where each and 094 95 45400 serving fine contemporary Irish cuisine in a stunning setting. every guest is made feel welcome from the moment they arrive. It Under the inspired direction of Jonathan Keane, recently described is the special Irish hospitality that makes the g an experience not as “one of the country’s most exciting chefs” and with many award to be missed and one to cherish. Join us over the weekend in our nominations to his name, it has become a popular destination not signature lounge for delicious, handcrafted delicacies. just for local foodies but visitors from afar.

The harbour hotel the Radisson Blu Hotel & spa Harbour Hotel, in the heart of Galway City. Just a short walk from The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa is located on the banks of Lough the markets and vibrant atmosphere of Galway City, where just Atalia. Marina’s Grill is a wonderful addition to the Dining scene a 3 minute stroll from the hotel will take you to Eyre Square and in Galway. Whether it’s a light bowl of soup and a zingy salad, an the city centre, including and the bustling bars & Lough Atalia, Galway impressive double cut pork chop from the grill or a bespoke burger cafés of Quay Street. The perfect base for Galway Food Festival, www.radissonhotelgalway.com built to order, Marina’s Grill has something for everyone. Along with with everything on your doorstep. Contemporary and chic, stay in 091 538300 some indulgent deserts and a carefully selected list of wine and comfortable bedrooms - with fluffy duvets and crisp white linen, bubbles Marina’s Grill is the perfect venue for Lunch & Dinner. For New Dock Road, Galway plasma screen TV’s and tea & coffee making facilities as standard. something a little bit different while not try RAW - sushi in the sky. www.harbour.ie Heavenly beds will have you drifting into a peaceful slumber. Serving an exciting selection of authentic Japanese sushi, sashimi, 091 894800 Onsite parking, onsite gym and free Wi-Fi throughout. sakes and whiskies, RAW showcases local fish as much as possible Choose to dine in the Harbour Restaurant and Bar renowned for in creating traditional Japanese sushi, led by master craftsman and their Sunday Lunch. Afternoon Tea served daily in the spacious and Japanese native Hisashi Kumagai, RAW’s chef. (Winner of Best bright hotel lobby. Ethnic Restaurant -Georgina Campbell Awards)

16 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 17 The twelve BUILíN BLASTA The Twelve has captured the hearts & minds of many as well as At Builín Blasta Café & Bakery we love food, we love café culture winning numerous awards including ‘Ireland’s Best new hotel’ & and we love to be a little different. All our breads are made in- the ‘Best boutique hotel in the whole of Ireland’ every year. Just house every morning, sourcing ingredients as local as possible and ten minutes from Galway city centre, on the beautiful Connemara using only the best produce to ensure an authentic taste of the coast road, The Twelve has 48 boutique style guest rooms, a Petit West for our customers. Our menu features a range of traditional Spa, gourmet pizza from Pizza Dozzina, its own bakery shop where Irish and European dishes including; freshly made sandwiches and Barna, Galway breads, pastries and cakes are freshly made on site, the popular Ceardlann Craft Village, salads, savoury tarts and hearty main courses. Did we mention www.thetwelvehotel.ie Pins Gastro Bar, a beautiful private dining room specially designed Spiddal, Co. Galway we have a sweet tooth? Our dessert counter is laden with yummy 091 597000 for boutique weddings, and last but by no means least, the world www.builinblasta.ie cakes, freshly baked scones, tray bakes and savoury treats. It’s a class Upstairs@West restaurant, focusing on the finest of produce 091 558559 daily struggle for our customers to leave without having at least a from this bountiful area. West has an exclusive Chef’s Table for slice. Situated on the picturesque Wild Atlantic Way, our little café private booking from 2 to 10 persons, along with one of the most is worth the travel from the city for a little piece of heaven. acclaimed & exciting wine collections in Ireland.

Coffeewerk + Press We proudly work with a variety of European based roasters who exemplify ethical business practice. Many of our roasters utilize direct trade a practice by which they pay above and beyond market value to both individual and collective farmers throughout the world. This ensures fair compensation for growers who apply PARTICIPANTS: 4 Quay Street, Galway environmentally and socially conscious growing methods. Using www.coffeewerkandpress.com these high quality beans we ensure that every cup of coffee we sell 091 448667 reflects our passion for this industry. Along with coffee we work with a variety of design houses throughout the world and strive to bring their unique style and products to the west of Ireland. The antithesis of mass production many of these designers produce cafés hand crafted products; supporting local economies and ensuring high quality results that appeal to the physical and aesthetic.

Badger & Dodo Badger & Dodo CORRIB TEA ROOMS Boutique Coffee Roasters Australian Brock Lewin is the Badger in Badger & Dodo, Broc being Our beautifully restored Georgian Townhouse is the perfect place Irish for Badger. He relocated with his wife to Fermoy Co Cork and to unwind and relax overlooking Galway’s famous Salmon Weir. We established Badger & Dodo on his in laws’ farm in July 2008. opened our doors to the public in October 2011 and have steadily They are Speciality wholesale coffee roasters, importing raw become a favorite hangout of both locals and tourists alike. At coffee from around the world, roasting them in house and shipping Corrib House we take great pride in everything we produce. From Irish Artisan Roasters nationwide to over 200 cafés. Their only roastery outlet cafe is our breads and cakes to our soups, quiches and scones we make Fairgreen Road, Galway based on Fairgreen Road, Galway. Established in 2008 they were Corrib House, 3 Waterside, everything from scratch. …. even down to the biscotti with your www.badgeranddodo.ie one of the pioneering Irish artisan Roasteries of "3rd wave coffee", Woodquay, Galway coffee. We use only the finest local suppliers and produce and care 087 0532660 i.e. with an emphasis on skilled roasting to bring out the best in the www.corribhouse.com about our customers dietary requirements and offer loads of gluten natural product - as opposed to a the traditional dark over-roasted 091 446753 free cakes, breakfast and lunch options. We Serve a selection of approach to roasting. Specialising in single origin, micro lot, world breakfast and brunch options from 9.30-12:15 and lunch is available exclusive coffees. Huge range of coffees in shop, speciality brewing from 12:15 to 5 with an ever changing selection of delicious cakes equipment and advice on how to get more from your brewing. and treats laid out on our front counter.

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Magnet Business in conjunction with Galway City Council and Galway Food Festival is delighted to be providing FREE WI-FI across the festival all weekend. To access this service select restaurants, bars& hotels the food_festival service from the 1 ANIAR available wireless networks on your 2 AN PUCAN device and follow the on screen 3 ARTISAN instructions to connect! 4 BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE 5 BITECLUB 5 6 BRASSERIE ON THE CORNER 7 BUSKER BROWNES 8 CAVA BODEGA 9 TOM SHERIDANS 10 EAT @ MASSIMO 11 HOTEL MEYRICK 2 12 IL VICOLO 13 JURYS INN 14 KAI 4 1 15 LOAM 16 MARTINES 3 17 MCCAMBRIDGES 18 MCSWIGGANS cafés

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Sheridans Cheesemongers Sheridans Cheesemongers is run by its’ owners – Kevin Sheridan, Seamus Sheridan and Fiona Corbett. We are passionately 14/16 Churchyard St., Galway committed to sourcing highest quality artisan products and forging www.sheridanscheesemongers.com links directly with the food producers. The close relationships PARTICIPANTS: 091 564829 we have with our suppliers are of the utmost importance to the ethos of the company. Many of the farmhouse cheeses and foods are handmade locally in Ireland and we have a wide selection of delicious artisan produce from all over Europe. We believe that the single most important factor in this has been the experience which customers have each and every time they shop with us – from the quality of produce, to the knowledgeable and friendly staff, to the retail way we serve and present cheeses. We are always keen for the customer to participate and taste as they buy.

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24 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 25 events day by day

thursday/déardaOin 24 TIME VENUE EVENT DESCRIPTION A very special chocolate inspired Traditional Afternoon Tea with Hazel Mountain Chocolatiers. Thursday 24th to Monday 28th of March inclusive; from 13.00-18.00 daily; Pre booking is essential. Indulge this Easter. delicate finger sandwiches, freshly made scones and signature Chocolate treats. This specially crafted Afternoon Tea, is your perfect indulgence this Easter. Book a table and Savour delicate finger sandwiches, freshly made scones and 1-6pm HOTEL MEYRICK TRADITIONAL CHOCOLATE AFTERNOON TEA signature Chocolate treats, served with a large pot of tea or coffee. The Hazel Mountain Chocolate Afternoon Tea will feature a selection of the delights such as Pecan & Salted Caramel Cake; Milk chocolate, pistachio & orange fudge; Chocolate dipped meringue with fresh berries; White chocolate & cranberry blondies; Dark chocolate & mint tigers with chocolate ganache topping!

A taste of opera chocolate featuring Galway artisan produce as part of our newly launched afternoon tea. Prices Vary. Available on Thursday, Friday, 3-5pm THE ARDILAUN HOTEL OPERA CHOCOLATE THEMED AFTERNOON TEA Saturday and Sunday. Combining classic delicacies in a contemporary style, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy an indulgent afternoon in the hotel’s spacious foyer. Mini-afternoon tea package also available catering for the little ones with child-friendly sandwiches and tasty treats. 5-9pm TASTE MATTERS EASTER THEMED DISHES AT TASTE MATTERS Easter inspired dishes on offer at Taste Matters, Loughrea's award winning restaurant. Tel. 091880010. Prices Vary. 5.30-7.30pm WOODBERRYS A GAME OF RHONES A blind tasting of Rhone wines and Rhone styled wines. Who will win this game of Rhones? Which wine will come out on top in this game of Rhones? 6.00-8.30pm THE MALDRON HOTEL, SANDY ROAD 100 YEARS OF IRISH CUISINE 6 course tasting menu accompanied by an Irish craft beer selection. €25pp

7-10pm BLAKE'S CORNER BAR WHISKEY TASTING FROM 4 CORNERS OF IRELAND Meet the distiller, learn about The Galway Whiskey Trail and enjoy delicious party boards. Music on the night. Pre-book. Discover Ireland’s rich whiskey heritage and sample whiskey from the 4 corners of Ireland. Arrival drinks reception, 5 course Gourmet Menu, plus 4 especially selected wines. €35pp. Pre-book 7-9pm HARBOUR HOTEL GALWAY WINE & DINE HOSTED BY FINDLATER WINES & SPIRITS An evening for exquisite food, fine wines and great company! Hosted by our wine expert from Findlater Wines & Spirits. booking essential and places are limited. Contact us on +353 91 894802 or [email protected] to book.

7.30-9.30pm Tipple your way through the decades paired with a food offering to match prepared by Head Chef Kevin Hynes. Cocktail Bartender Aileen Cunningham will THE HOUSE HOTEL COCKTAILS & FOOD PAIRING THROUGH THE DECADES take you on a trip down memory lane with a lesson on where your favourite cocktails descend from. €25pp. Pre-book

TOM SHERIDAN'S A 5 course menu, paired with Wine and Craft Beers to compliment the fantastic local produce available in Galway and the West of Ireland. 8pm-11pm BAR & RESTAURANT A CELEBRATION OF IRELAND

26 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 27 friday/aOine 25 10-11am MCCAMBRIDGES COFFEE CUPPING WITH PONAIRE COFFEE Coffee cupping with Jennifer from Ponaire coffee. Learn to savour the aroma and flavour profile of different coffee roasts and blends. Joanna our in-house pastry chef will demonstrate some fabulous breakfast baking from delicious bacon & cheese scones to tasty homemade granola- 11am-12pm THE SKEFF BAR & KITCHEN BREAKFAST BAKING this demo is a must for anyone who is looking for some breakfast inspiration. 1 hour long. Free of charge. Colleran butchers wish to invite all real food lovers to sample our home produced sausages black /white pudding and honey baked ham over this years 11am-5pm COLLERAN'S BUTCHERS COUNTER FRESH Easter food festival at Collerans Butchers Mainguard Street. Celebrating 80 years providing real food to Galway. Prices Vary. Coffeewerk + Press are proud to host artisan chocolatiers Bean & Goose who will be pairing their handmade, single origin chocolates with coffee from 12pm COFFEE WERK + PRESS BEAN & GOOSE CHOCOLATE TASTING one of our favourite roaster - The Coffee Collective. Based in Wexford, Bean & Goose may source their chocolate from all over the globe but find their inspiration in the Irish landscape and contemporary design. Drop in for a unique chocolate experience 12-5pm CAVA BODEGA POP UP PINCHO BAR Join us on Good Friday for a Pop up Pincho Bar. Pinchos: €2 each, 3 for €5. The best Afternoon Tea in Galway! Why not escape to the luxury surroundings of our stunning Signature Lounges at the g where you can indulge in a truly decadent Easter themed afternoon tea. Tantalise your taste buds with hand crafted pastries, freshly baked scones with preserves, delicious savoury bites 12-6pm THE G HOTEL EASTER THEMED AFTERNOON TEA and tempting sweet treats. This is complemented with tea and coffee for only €46 per 2 people sharing, or if you fancy a tipple, enjoy a glass of Jacquart pink champagne for €59 for 2 people sharing. Seasonal themed Afternoon Teas are available throughout the year. Sit back, relax, soak in the atmosphere of the Philip Treacy designed g Hotel & Spa and enjoy in all things naughty but nice. Afternoon Tea at the g Hotel is served every day from 12pm to 6pm. 12-5pm EAT@MASSIMO AN IRISH TRADITION: THE CORNED BEEF SANDWICH Taste an Irish Tradition at Eat this Easter: The Corned Beef Sandwich (in association with Colleran’s Butchers). On all weekend. (IN ASSOCIATION WITH COLLERAN’S BUTCHERS) To launch the start of the their new Hot wok lunch options The Skeff’s chefs will take you through how to make some simple and delicious stir-fry ideas. 12.30-1.30pm THE SKEFF BAR & KITCHEN HOT WOK IDEAS 1 hour long. Free of charge. Joanna, The Skeff’s in-house pastry chef, will demonstrate some delicious chocolate recipes including delicious rocky road, homemade truffles and 2.30-3.30pm THE SKEFF BAR & KITCHEN CHOCOLATE HEAVEN much more- this demo is a must for all chocolate lovers out there. 1 hour long. Free of charge. Coffeewerk + Press would like to welcome you to a workshop in which we demonstrate methods for achieving the best possible coffee when home- 2-2.45pm COFFEEWERK + PRESS COFFEEWERK + PRESS HOME BREWING WORKSHOP brewing. We will be concentrating on the following filter coffee processes; Hario V60, Aeropress, and Chemex. 3-4pm EAT @ MASSIMO KIDS DISCO 3pm - 4pm. €5 (includes Kids meal). Tickets available to purchase in Massimo. 3-5pm IL VICOLO FOOD & WINE TASTING With Wines Direct. 4 course Pairing with cicchetti & Italian wines. €30 pp. Pre-book. 5.30-9.30pm ANIAR RESTAURANT 1916 INSPIRATION MENU Aniar will present a tasting menu inspired by foods of 1916. Choose from 6 to 10 courses. Prices Vary. Pre-book only. 6-7pm BUILÍN BLASTA CUISINE LE MAIRIN Cooking demonstration & talk As Gaeilge with Máirín Ui Chomain from her cookbook 'Celebrating Irish Salmon' 3 course menu cooked by Up-and-coming Galway chef Evan O’Ceallaigh. Booking essential. €40 pp. Call 091 446753 or email [email protected] 6.30-8.30pm CORRIB HOUSE TEA ROOMS EVAN O'CEALLAIGH @ CORRIB HOUSE TEA ROOMS to book. One of the hottest drinks on the modern mixologists’ menu. A drink which has been varied many ways and developed a lot in recent years. We’ll run you 6.30-7.30pm BADGER AND DODO ESPRESSO MARTINI EXPLODED through several variations coming to us from LA, Melbourne & London. At the end of it we’ll send you on your merry way with a recipe book, a 250g bag of coffee and Badger & Dodo tote bag. Galway’s most unique dining experience. Step back in time and dine aboard the Orient Express. Comprising of 2 original carriages from the Orient 6.30-8.30pm GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL DINE ABOARD THE ORIENT EXPRESS Express, beautifully restored and set on the grounds of the Glenlo Abbey Hotel. “The train may not have left the station, but yet we embarked on an exquisite taste journey, that wasn’t only romantic but one of the best dining experiences I have had in a very long time...” €59. Pre-book. Dinner with Roz Purcell, author of best-selling cook-book and blog, ‘Natural Born Feeder. Enjoy a 5 course menu derived from Roz’s recipes and meet the 7-10pm BRASSERIE ON THE CORNER DINNER WITH ROZ PURCELL lady who’s food philosophy is that cooking with whole foods is a truly rewarding eating experience. €50. Pre-book. McCambridge’s in association with Teeling whiskey company shall transport you back to the decadent days of the roaring 1920’s. Join us for a unique 7.30pm MCCAMBRIDGES 1920'S PROHIBITION FANCY DRESS DINNER PARTY dining experience celebrating whiskeys place in cuisine showcased by a Teeling infused 5 course menu. Don your vintage glad rags and only tell your friends, this event is on the QT so shhhhhh. It’s going to be swell kid. €65 pp. Pre-book. WHOA.... we are excited to host a recipe swap in the cafe. So root out Auntie Mary’s Apple Tart recipe or beg for Nan’s Strawberry Jam secret and share 7.30-9pm THE KITCHEN RECIPE SWAP & FRUIT CAKE OFF! the love. Fruit Cake Competition- Bring a fruitful loaf or cake for a tasting. €5 entry (all proceeds to COPE Galway) Fabulous first prize and spot prizes. Learn how to make the components of delicious and nourishing salad including: dressings, marinating kale, an interesting dip/hummus, superfood 8-9.30pm THE LIGHT HOUSE CAFÉ VEGAN COOKERY DEMO sprinkles This demonstration includes tasting what is made alongside a glass of wine/tea or coffee. Learn techniques and tips of making nourishing and delicious vegan food, just like we serve in the Lighthouse café. €20. Pre-book.

28 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 29 saturday/satharn 26 Well show you how to properly make cold brew, espresso, martini coffee tonic, coffee granita. Included in the event are samples of each of these, a small 10-11am BADGER & DODO FINE BREWING COFFEE FOR COCKTAILS & DESSERTS recipe book, a 250g bag of coffee and a Badger & Dodo cotton tote bag. Pastries provided. €20pp A guided tasting of the wines of Spain included Rioja, Ribera del Duero and some of the up and coming regions. Tasting runs every 2 HOURS, at 11.00, 11am-12pm WOODBERRYS SPANISH WINE TASTING: TO RIOJA AND BEYOND 13.00, 15.00 and 17.00 11am-5pm COLLERAN'S BUTCHERS COUNTER FRESH Colleran butchers wish to invite all real food lovers to sample our home produced sausages black /white pudding and honey baked ham over this years Easter food festival at Collerans Butchers Mainguard Street. Celebrating 80 years providing real food to Galway. Prices Vary 11.30am-1pm TOM SHERIDAN'S SHERIDAN'S FAMOUS KIDS PIZZA MASTERCLASS Mini-chefs get to craft their creations and eat them afterwards. Pre-book We will be on the street outside Sonny Molloys with 6oz McGeoughs of Connemara Lamb & Leek Burgers topped with Red Pepper Relish and as a Super 12pm THE FRONT DOOR MCGEOUGHS OF CONNEMARA SUPERFOOD BBQ food alternative we will be offering McGeoughs of Connemara Grilled Black Pudding Baps topped with Red Onion Marmalade & a Beetroot And Kale Slaw all for just €5. We will also have a Super Foods Specials List in house on for the duration of the weekend. Cocktail demo & tasting with our bartender Shaun Hall. Our resident Cocktail expert Shaun will be on hand to deliver his classic Martine’s cocktails with a few 12-1pm MARTINE'S OF QUAY STREET COCKTAIL DEMO & TASTING surprises on the day! Bottoms up! €10​ 12-1pm ARTISAN THE BUBBLE BAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH FINDLATER WINES Do you know your bead from your brut? Chef patron Matt takes on a tasting journey from prosecco to cava, winding up where we all want to be... Champagne. Please book through email [email protected]. €10 pp. Email to book. Come to a tasting session of a wide variety of coffees brought to you by the renowned Five Elephant Roastery based in Berlin. Passionate about quality, 12-1pm COFFEEWERK + PRESS CUPPING SESSION WITH FIVE ELEPHANT ROASTERS their goal is to source the best coffees in the world in a way that is both socially and environmentally responsible. This cupping session will inform and delight both novice and long time coffee lovers, and will explore the delicate notes of specialty coffee. 12-1pm WOODBERRYS ITALIAN WINE TASTING: ITALY TIP TO TOE From Trentino in north winding down south to Puglia. Tasting runs every 2 HOURS, at 12.00, 14.00, 16.00 and 18.00. Delicious….Milk Chocolate & Jasmine truffle, Orange Scented Carrot Cake, Exploding Samana Dark Chocolate & Passion Fruit Tart, White Chocolate & 12-9pm THE G HOTEL ‘SWEET TREATS’ OFFER FROM THE G Strawberry lollipop. Price: €4.50 per person. Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April, from 2pm-5pm Order from the Signature Lounges from one of our team. Take way offer so please package in a g bag / box. 1-2pm ANIAR RESTAURANT TALK: THE ART OF FERMENTATION How to use fermentation to preserve food and benefit your health. Learn the art of sushi from the experts with our Sushi Master Class. The cost is €25 per person and includes a glass of wine. The class is two hours long 1-3pm RADISSON BLU HOTEL & SPA SUSHI MASTERCLASS and guests can enjoy the food that they prepare in the class. The maximum number for the class is 20. Climb aboard and enjoy a sumptuous traditional Afternoon Tea in the cosseted luxury of the Pullman Dining Cars. Comprising of two original carriages from the Orient Express, beautifully restored and set on the grounds of Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Complemented by the inspiring views from your window, the 2-5pm GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL FLAVOURS OF LOUGH CORRIB AFTERNOON TEA train’s opulent interiors feature handmade fabrics and ornate marquetry. The ‘Flavours of Lough Corrib Champagne Afternoon Tea’ includes; Bollinger Champagne welcome reception followed by traditional afternoon tea with inspiration from our local environs, accompanied by loose-leaf tea or a selection of coffee. Price: €34.50 per person - Bookings advisable. Wine Tasting with Martine featuring some of her favorite wines! ​​​​​Digging out some of our best Magnums, Martines will bring their customers on a wine 2-3pm MARTINE'S OF QUAY STREET WINE TASTING WITH MARTINE journey so they can better understand where her wines are from and how they are made. ​Best of all is the approach Martine’s have always had to making wine easy to understand and even easier to drink. This is not to be missed!. €10. Pre-book. Come to a tasting session of a wide variety of coffees brought to you by the renowned Five Elephant Roastery based in Berlin. Passionate about quality, 2-3pm COFFEEWERK + PRESS CUPPING SESSION WITH FIVE ELEPHANT ROASTERS their goal is to source the best coffees in the world in a way that is both socially and environmentally responsible. This cupping session will inform and delight both novice and long time coffee lovers, and will explore the delicate notes of specialty coffee. Pizza Dozzina is the name of The Twelve’s genius idea – a pizza kitchen and deli serving divine, skinny, traditional Italian pizzas, created in a magnificent 3-5pm THE TWELVE PIZZA MASTERCLASS pizza oven, shipped specially from Naples, the original home of pizza! Dozzina’s pizzaiolos will demonstrate the art of pizza making in the interactive kitchen with you. €12 per pizza. THE KINGS HEAD Aidan Murphy, Master Brewer with Galway Hooker Brewery hosts a Craft Beer Tasting in the cozy Ruby Room on the top floor of The Kings Head. Aidan will 5-6pm - RUBY ROOM GALWAY HOOKER - CRAFT BEER TASTING talk about setting up the Oranmore Brewery, the brewing process, their craft beers & food pairing while you sit back, taste the beer & enjoy some tasty nibbles. €10pp. 6pm THE TWELVE, CELEBRATE FOOD, CELEBRATE WINE, The Twelve Apostles aka its favourite local producers. Chef Martin O’ Donnell and his brigade cook contemporary dishes with a nod to tradition, and UPSTAIRS AT WEST CELEBRATE LIFE everything is prepared in season and to order, to best showcase this fabulous local produce. A la carte. Savor a taste of our local cuisine paired with Craft Beer/ Wine suitable to your dish of choice. Relax in medieval surroundings, perfect for good food and 4-6pm BUSKER BROWNES A TASTE OF THE WEST COAST drink lovers. . €20. Pre-book. Over the weekend, (Friday and Saturday night) Aniar will present a tasting menu inspired by foods of 1916. Choose from 6 to 10 courses. Prices Vary. 5.30-9.30pm ANIAR RESTAURANT 1916 INSPIRATION MENU Pre-book. 8-10pm WOODBERRYS WOODBERRYS BY THE GLASS Back by popular demand for one night only Woodberrys pop-up wine bar, serving some of the more unique wines we stock by the glass. Prices may vary.

30 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 31 sunday/dOmhnach 27 We want to recruit people who want to help turning Galway into a green city by making seedbombs with flowers and vegetables to make sure that the city 10-11am TGO FALAFEL BAR RECRUITING A GUERRILLA GARDENING ARMY will flourish this Summer. Be the change you want to see in the world. Well show you how to properly make cold brew , espresso martini, coffee tonic, coffee granita. Included in the event are samples of each of these, a 10.30-11.30am BADGER & DODO FINE BREWING COFFEE FOR COCKTAILS & DESSERTS small recipe book, a 250g bag of coffee and a Badger & Dodo cotton tote bag. Pastries provided. 11am-12.30pm THE DÁIL BAR KIDS CUPCAKE & COOKIE FACTORY Kiddie creations. Decorate your own cupcakes. Pre-book. 12pm OSCARS CREATING SEA GASTONOMY, A 20 YEAR LABOUR OF LOVE A talk on bringing the cookbook to life,now nominated for Gourmand World Cookbook 2016. Wedding Cheese Cake talk - designed for potential brides to serve as an alternative to the traditional wedding cake.. We will showcase some wedding 12-1.30pm SHERIDANS CHEESEMONGERS & WINE BAR SHERIDANS WEDDING CHEESE CAKE DEMO cheese cake designs - made from entirely Irish produced cheese and products. Tasting of cheese cake creations. Ideas and inspiration for decoration, presentation and serving. Q&A session included. Suggestions for wine to accompany each cheese. €5pp. Pre-book only. 12-5pm BITE CLUB SUNDAY DISCO BRUNCH Sunday vibes with full brunch menu and live DJ,disco tunes and a creative cocktail list to get you in the mood. Prices Vary Our chefs will battle it out as to who cooks the Best Sunday Roast. An Easter Sunday Lunch as you have never experienced before. Enjoy a succulent 1-3pm HARBOUR HOTEL THE GREAT GALWAY ROAST OFF! Roast of the Day, carved at your table with all the trimmings, a selection of starters and sides, plus an ‘All you Can Eat Dessert Buffet’ with a selection of Homemade Desserts. Easter Sunday Treats with a ‘Decorate Your Own Cupcake’ Station for all the kids. Price: €29.50 per person, Kids Share for Free! Advance Booking Required Coffeewerk + Press is excited to introduce our very own Cold Brew Coffee to Galway. With an extraction that occurs over a 6 hour period, cold-brewing 2-3pm COFFEEWERK + PRESS PAIRING COLD BREW COFFEE WITH AMERICA VILLAGE SYRUPS is a unique method in which the latent natural sweetness of the coffee bean is brought into it’s own. This talk and tasting is run by Claire Davey, mastermind behind America Village; provider of wild and foraged syrups and tonics sourced in Connemara. Claire will be showcasing a variety of her products and pairing them with our cold-brew to make a delicious and memorable treat for the senses! Now an annual event join us for a Easter egg hunt at Mr.Waffle on Easter Sunday at 14:30. The kids will be brought to the nearby park with the Easter 2.30-3.30pm MR.WAFFLE EASTER EGG HUNT Bunny to find the hidden eggs and will get a free gift at the end. €5 Per Child. A talk about the possible future of farming in Ireland featuring Enda McEvoy from Loam restaurant, Brendan Allen from Castlemine farm and Fergal and 3-5pm LOAM RESTAURANT FOOD FARMING AND THE FUTURE Manu from Leaf and Root farm. The talk will be followed by a screening of the film ‘Cowspiracy’ 3-4pm Bubbles for your Troubles - what better way to unwind with friends and begin your Galway Food Festival Sunday. Bubbles and tunes to ease you into the SHERIDANS WINE BAR BUBBLES FOR YOUR TROUBLES end of a hectic weekend! Join the staff in Galway’s newest & coolest venue Tribeton for a focus on Ireland’s growing Gin industry. On the evening Tribeton’s resident mixologist and 5-6pm TRIBETON A CELEBRATION OF IRISH GIN producers will showcase some of our emerging Irish Gins and the cocktails that can be made of same. Registration necessary. Galway’s most unique dining experience. Step back in time and dine aboard the Orient Express. Comprising of 2 original carriages from the Orient 6.30-8.30pm GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL DINE ABOARD THE ORIENT EXPRESS Express, beautifully restored and set on the grounds of the Glenlo Abbey Hotel. ”The train may not have left the station, but yet we embarked on an exquisite taste journey, that wasn’t only romantic but one of the best dining experiences I have had in a very long time... The Skeff’s in-house Whiskey specialist will be on-hand to take you through some of our whiskeys. The event will include tasting 3 different whiskeys, 6.30-7.30pm THE SKEFF BAR & KITCHEN WHISKEY & FOOD PAIRING food to eat along with them and a talk by our whiskey specialist.. €25pp. Pre-book. mOnday/luan 28 12-4pm CAVA BODEGA SANGRIA FIESTA Join us for an afternoon of Music, Tapas, Sangria & Spanish cocktails. Prices Vary.

2-5pm Relive history with a themed picnic featuring artisan produce. Fancy dress is optional with prize for the best dressed of that era. Children's prize for the THE ARDILAUN HOTEL EASTER 1916 RISING - FAMILY PICNIC AT GLENARDE HOUSE best creation at our Biscuit Factory, home of the Boland sisters. Adults €20, Children €10. THE LODGE AT ASHFORD Join Chef Jonathan Keane for Easter Rising Centenary 4 course Lunch at the Lodge at Ashford Castle. Lunch begins at 2.30pm followed by Trad on the 2.30-5pm EASTER RISING CENTENARY LUNCH Prom at 6pm. Jonathan's menu will reflect seasonality, locality, circle of flavours and traditional Irish cooking methods, food cooked traditionally, but CASTLE with innovation and abandon. Why not join us for lunch, explore the historical estate of Ashford Castle or relax and enjoy a glass of wine at the Quay Bar. 6.30-8.30pm AN PÚCÁN AN PÚCÁN FOOD PAIRING EVENT WITH KALAK IRISH VODKA An Púcán presents an evening of delectable food and drink pairings in association with Kalak Irish Vodka.

8-10.30pm THE KINGS HEAD GALWAY FOOD FESTIVAL TABLE QUIZ

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cOnnemara and aran fOOd tOurs: eat galway taste trail: 3-4pm sat (meet in Cava bOdega) 10am fri, sat, sun Food and wine taste trail in Cava Bodega, Aniar, Eat €25 per person (max 20 people)

Experience the sounds, sights and tastes of Connemara and the Aran Islands as we guide you seaweed walk, talk and fOrage through one of the most natural regions of Ireland. with jp mcmahOn: 10am fri Taking the Wild Atlantic Way out of Galway, you will visit an Abalone Farm and sample produce Join JP McMahon for a seaweed Walk, Talk and Forage on Silverstrand. Suitable rain and footwear from this most unique of shellfish. advised & bring a bucket. Free.

Offering panoramic views of Galway Bay, Connemara, and the Cliffs of Moher, the 8 minute Aer 100 years Of the wild salmOn fishery Arann flight to Inis Mór, the largest of the Islands will form the next part of your journey. Gabriel in galway city with eOin warner: sat 11am of Aran Goat's Cheese will introduce you to his herd of goats and take you through the process This tour will begin at the salmon fishery tower. A recently refurbished mini museum, formerly used of making his award winning product before sampling and experiencing the range for yourself. by generations of draught nets men to spot the shoals of salmon running in on the tide. Members A scenic coastal drive to the village of Killmurvey follows, where you will be served a choice of Galway Civic Trust will be on site to explain the history of the tower, the draught net fishery and of lunch including the Aran Goat's cheese. On your return to the airport, a 20 minute stop in the various memorabilia within the museum. The tour will continue upstream along the banks of the Kilronan will allow you to sample a selection of his home baked cakes with coffee and do some River Corrib, stopping at the now defunct commercial eel and salmon traps where Séamus Hartigan souvenir shopping if you so wish! The final stop off this unique food exploration tour will be at (Galway Fishery Manager) will be on hand to describe the history of the fishery and how it used to the Independent brewery where Kevin and his team brew a range of beer inspired by the sea and operate. Continuing to the salmon weir bridge where for the last 200 years Galwegians have leaned marine life of Connemara, paired beautifully with the famous seaweed shortbread from The Galway over to observe the resting salmon on their return migration. The tour will proceed to the current Food Company. A taste of Connemara and Aran that will stay with you forever! recreational wild salmon fishery at the weir, where anglers from all over the world travel to fish its c0nnemara & aran island f00d t0urs €125 per pers0n. banks every year. Here the tour can walk the length of the fishery beat, observe the anglers and pre-b00king essential. c0ntact sheena at [email protected] speak with the fishery manager about the current fisheries function and history. There is also a live 0r 0867332885 pick up p0int t0 be c0nfirmed. underwater camera in the main salmon pool where members of the tour can hopefully get a glimpse of a spring salmon in its natural environment. The tour will culminate in the Corrib Tea Rooms for fOOd tOur Of sOuth galway: 10.30am fri lunch and to savour some salmon dishes. In association with Inland Fisheries Ireland & Dúchasna Gaillimhe Tickets €30 + booking fee available from galwayfoodfestival.com This food tour of the Historical village of Clarinbridge will have you tasting oysters on the shore, tickets €17.50 + b00king fee available fr0m honey from the hive and pints straight from the barrel. Lunch of local ingredients at Rustic Grub and www.galwayf00dfestival.c0m all transportation is included Places limited. galway f00d t0urs thurs, fri, sat, sun

10.30am Coach collection from Jury’s Inn, Galway City. Galway Food Tours is a 1.5 - 2 hour culinary walking tour of Galway. It gives a great overview of 11.00am Tour of Kelly Clarinbridge Oyster beds and factory followed by an oyster our passionate people and our beautiful produce which combine to make Galway one of Ireland's tasting by the shore gourmet jewels. During the tour you will meet artisan producers and sample their products with 12.30pm Historic Tour of Kilcornan Apiary including a taste of local honey by the Tribes Beekeepers experienced guide, Sheena Dignam, giving you insights to our local favourites and treasured 1.30pm A 2 course Lunch featuring the best of seasonal, local ingredients at ingredients. The Rustic Grub in Clarinbridge 3.00pm Tour of Galway Hooker Brewery including Beer Tasting €30 0n sat/sun and €26 0n thursday/friday. 11.30am all days except sunday 4.30pm Drop off in Galway city 12pm additi0nal t0urs at 3pm 0n saturday and sunday. meeting p0int in fr0nt 0f evergreen health f00d st0re 0n mainguard street. c0ntact sheena at departs fr0m jury's inn back in the t0wn at 4.30pm [email protected] 0r 0867332885

34 celebrating 100 years Of irish fOOd 24th-28th march 2016 35 ->demOnstratiOns ->talk series friday/aOine 25 friday/aOine 25 TIME DESCRIPTION 12pm 100 years Of IrIsh fOOd 11am – TALE FROM AN IRISH FOOD STORY What is Irish Food and where does it come from? Panel discussion on the past, present and future of Irish food. 12pm THE KITCHEN – BUTTERMILK BEAUTIES – HOW TO INCORPORATE THIS MAGIC POTION INTO YOUR HOME COOKING With Ross Lewis, Wade Murphy, Gavin McDonagh, Jess Murphy, Michelle Kavanagh Chair: JP McMahon 1pm MARTIN BEALIN OF GLOBAL VILLAGE DINGLE – TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES AND RECIPES 2pm WADE MURPHY – PICKLES, HOT & COLD, USING TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES IN THE MODERN HOME 2pm galway f00d thr0ugh0ut the decades -selling galway f00d 3pm GAVIN MCDONAGH – MODERN CLASSICS FROM BRIOCHE DUBLIN An interactive discussion with audience participation about Galway food trade through out the years. We want to hear and archive your stories , share your memories of Galway food with us. With Pat McCambridge, Eoin McCambridge, Ray Colleran, St Nicholas Market, Martine McDonagh Chair : Jimmy Norman 4pm PAUL MCDONALD – THE LEG IN THE EGG ALL THINGS DUCK 5pm CAVA BODEGA – TAPAS, A TASTE OF SPAIN 4pm fighting ttip - pr0tecting ireland’s trade interests saturday/satharn 26 In association with Eurotoques. TTIP stand for Trans-Atlantic Trade & Investment Partnership. It is a type of international treaty called a Fair Trade Agreement, many of which are currently being negotiated by the world’s largest economies, including the EU. This is being done in secret without any input 11am BUILÍN BLASTA – PUPPETS AND KITCHEN WIZARDRY: MUD PIES, EDIBLE SLIME AND & FUN FOOD FOR KIDS WITH BUILÍN BLASTA AND FIBÍN THEATRE COMPANY from citizens. Our industry panel discusses – Is Ireland for sale? 12pm IL VICOLO – CHICHETTI AT HOME saturday/satharn 26 1pm JP MC MAHON – GOING ORGANIC: THE BEAUTY OF CONNEMARA LAMB 12pm zer0 waste s0luti0n 2pm MCSWIGGAN'S – COOKING THE PERFECT STEAK IN ASSOCIATION WITH HEANEY MEATS John Farrell, The City Bin Co., Galway City Council & JP McMahon If we must pay for what we throw away – how can we limit our output? How can 3pm THE KINGS HEAD BISTRO – NOSHTALGIA CLASSICS FROM THE 1980S we reduce what goes to landfill? How can we recycle smarter? Our panel of industry and local authorities discuss. 4pm BRASSERIE ON THE CORNER – SWEET MOMENTS OF THE 90S 2pm 5pm WA CAFE – COOKING WITH SAKE the vital imp0rtance 0f 0rganic f00d farming in ireland Beechlawn Organics, Green Earth Organics, Saol Cafe, Little Milk Company, Barlows Organic Farm. Only 2% of farms in Ireland are organic, we need sunday/dOmhnach 27 to change this...How can we encourage and support farmers to go organic? 11am KAI – KAI BRUNCH CLASSICS WITH THE ULTIMATE BRUNCH COCKTAIL 12pm THE TWELVE – COOKING WITH SEAWEED 4.30pm h0ptical illusi0ns 1pm GLENLO ABBEY (ALAN MCARDLE) – TRADITIONAL IRISH CUISINE WITH A CONTEMPORARY TWIST Craft Beer Talk: Tutored beer tasting with Shane O’Beirne, Beer Sommelier and Head Brewer of Soulwater. Learn about and sample 5 very different beer styles, accompanied by a discussion on their origins, history and how they pair with food. This interactive talk will also cover how each style is 2pm THE ARDILAUN BISTRO (DAVID O DONNELL) – A TASTE OF ARAN produced and the current beer trends in Ireland and abroad. Tickets e5. 0ver 18s 0nly limited numbers so please get your tickets early on 3pm THE HOUSE HOTEL (KEVIN HYNES) – THE PLACE TO PARTY: SIMPLE CHEATS ON HOW TO www.galwayfoodfestival.com PREPARE FABULOUS PARTY FOOD 4pm BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE (ULTAN COOKE) – PIKE QUENELES & LANGOUSTINE SAUCE 5pm BARDZO ŁADNIE FOUNDATION – THEN & NOW PRODUCING CHEESE CURDS ->markets m0re extensive inf0rmati0n 0n all friday/aOine 25 events is available 0n festival website 1-6pm MOYCULLEN MARKET 10am-6pm FESTIVAL VILLAGE - FISHMARKET SQ www.galwayf00dfestival.c0m saturday/satharn 26 all events free 0f charge unless 10am-6pm GALWAY MARKET 10am-6pm WOODQUAY MARKET 0therwise stated 10am-6pm FESTIVAL VILLAGE - FISHMARKET SQ all inf0rmati0n c0rrect at time sunday/d0mhnach 27 0f g0ing t0 press 10am-6pm GALWAY MARKET Launching at the Galway Food Festival 10am-6pm FESTIVAL VILLAGE - FISHMARKET SQ Friday, 25/03/16 @fastfoodfarmer

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