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There are only some whiskeys that aren’t as good as others.” Raymond Chandler May 2017 Local Focus: Waterford Turning an Eye to Beaujolais The Darling Suds of May Oak Alley Super Fresh, Super Local Greenway Pt. 2 It’s time to look at the other Burgundy What to look out for this summer season A southern charm The importance of fresh, seasonal Part two of a two part special .......... p10 region ............................................. p12 ........................................................ p13 hits home .................................... p14 vegetables ................................... p15 Mercantile Group to be Split BWG Foodservice Sponsors Best Newcomer at the Irish Between Shareholders Restaurant Awards 2017 he bitter dispute between WG Foodservice spon- the winners: “We would like shareholders of the Mer- sored the Best New- to offer our sincere congratu- Tcantile Group, one of the Bcomer Award at the lations to all at Forest & Marcy, largest pub groups in the coun- recent All-Ireland Irish Restau- Dublin, who stood out amongst try, has been resolved, with the rant Awards, which took place an exceptional list of new restau- two factions agreeing to split in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington rants around the country. These the company in two. Road, Dublin. awards are held in very high es- The deal was brokered at the Over 900 restaurateurs and teem by the trade and the pub- start of May following several staff attended the black tie event, lic and we at BWG Foodservice days of mediation talks. The which named the top restau- are delighted to be able to ser- company, founded less than rants in Ireland for 2017 and vice the needs of these top class two years ago, merged Frank lican Frank Gleeson, while while the third, a high court celebrated the hard work and restaurants in order for them to Gleeson’s Mercantile Group the other side was made up order preventing the Mercan- achievements within the indus- create culinary delights for their with the Capital Bars group, of a consortium that included tile Entertainment Group Ltd try over the last 12 months. customers,” he said. bringing several of the most Irish-American investors and taking steps to dismiss Mr. The winner of the Best New- high profile pubs and clubs Danu Partners, backed by the Gleeson as CEO of the firm, is comer Award was bestowed The regional finalists in the Best in the country under one roof. founders of Setanta Sports. An expected to be resolved in the upon Forest & Marcy, Lesson Newcomer Category were: Venues controlled by the com- extraordinary list of claims was coming weeks. St, Dublin. • Dublin – Forest & Marcy, pany include famous music made by both sides, including It is understood that a frame- Ricky O’Brien, Commercial Dublin haunt Whelan’s, the Mercan- allegations of money being work has been agreed, with Manager, BWG Foodservice, • Connaught – Cian’s On tile, East Side Tavern, Pichet taken from tills and conflicts finer details still to be worked was the first to congratulate and Opium. of interest amongst different out. Mr. Gleeson is believed to ... cont on page 2 The group soon descended shareholder factions. be retaining three properties, into in-fighting, which cul- Two of the high court dis- including high end restaurant minated in three high court putes have been resolved, Marcel’s on Baggot St. battles. On one side was pub- Exceptional & High- Profile Management Role ROW HQ, the home of viewed by Katy McGuinness in centre stage, and we also work the GIY movement and The Sunday Times and Irish In- with amazing local producers of Gour national food edu- dependent and by Darina Allen meat, fish, dairy and bread. Led cation centre, opened in Octo- in The Irish Examiner. We have by our Head Chef JB Dubois, ber 2016. Our award-winning already received a McKenna our food ethos is healthy, or- 65-seat cafe has quickly estab- Guides award and were voted ganic, seasonal, home-grown, lished itself as a ground-break- Best Newcomer in Waterford in local and always delicious. ing, centre of excellence for the Irish Restaurant Awards in On a 3-acre site in Water- home-grown and local food. 2017. GROW HQ’s Founder Mi- ford city, GROW HQ aims to We have been positively re- chael Kelly was given an ‘Irish break down the barriers be- Food Hero’ award at the same tween where food is grown, This Copy awards. Belongs To: Uniquely, GROW HQ is about creating an authentic, seasonal plot-to-plate food experience for our customers by growing our own food in our vegeta- ble gardens on site. In-season vegetables and fruit are always ... cont on page 2 Where Ireland’s Food & Drink Professionals Get Their News & Views Food For Thought May17.indd 1 23/05/2017 12:53 2 News @FFTresource | May 2017 ... cont from page 1 ... cont from page 1 Exceptional & High-Profile Management Role BWG Foodservice Sponsors Best Newcomer cooked and eaten. The café for a passionate and experi- and fishing opportunities at grow their own food which was at the Irish Restaurant overlooks our kitchen garden enced Front of House Manager Tramore, Dunmore East and founded in Waterford in 2009. and is set in a stunning grass- to join our dynamic team and Woodstown. We’re a short Our mission is to help create Awards 2017 roofed eco-building. We are lead the GROW HQ Café team. drive to the Comeragh Moun- a healthier, happier and more Bridge Street, Mayo open 7 days week from 9am to Reporting to the Centre Man- tains and Ireland’s newest and sustainable world by inspir- • Leinster – No. Three Old 5pm and have recently started ager, the Front of House Man- longest cycle track, the 45k ing and supporting people to Bar & Restaurant, Louth to open on weekend evenings ager will help us to deliver an Deise Greenway. Waterford is re-connect with food by grow- • Munster – Holy Smoke, with a tapas-style menu. The outstanding food experience in Ireland’s oldest city and less ing some of it themselves. In Cork room is light-filled, vibrant and line with our vision and values. than 2 hours drive to Dublin 2017, GIY will support over • Ulster – Bull & Ram, Down positive with a mix of commu- GROW HQ is located about and Cork. 500,000 people to grow their nal long tables and 2 – 4 seat 5 minutes from Waterford City own food in over 8,000 com- Chapter One restaurant in tables. Centre on the ring road at About GIY munity food groups, schools Dublin was named as the 2017 At this important stage in our Ardkeen and about ten min- GIY is an emerging global and workplaces across Ireland All-Ireland Best Restaurant development, we are looking utes from surfing, swimming community of people who and the UK. www.giy.ie while Danni Barry of Deanes EPIC, Antrim, took home the Avril Bowe joins Walsh’s Bakehouse Team 2017 All-Ireland Best Chef title. Guests were treated to a six alsh’s Bakehouse is, and as a proud Waterford course gala dinner prepared Waterford has an- woman, I look forward to being by a team of five chefs. The Wnounced the ap- the story teller of this great suc- Awards Chef Team is hand- pointment of Avril Bowe as cess story.” picked by the Restaurants Asso- Sales and Marketing Manager. Commenting on her appoint- ciation each year and is made This is a new role for the com- ment, Joint MD at Walsh’s Bake- up of winning chefs from the pany, and is part of a larger ex- house, Dermot Walsh, said: previous year’s awards, with pansion plan, currently being “We are delighted to welcome rolled out at the Waterford Avril to the team at such an each chef representing a region bakery. exciting time for the business. of Ireland. Avril joins the team at Walsh’s Her experience in hospitality BWG Foodservice is a divi- Bakehouse bringing over 20 is invaluable and we are in no sion of BWG Foods and one of years’ experience in hospitality doubt that she will elevate the Ireland’s leading indigenous re- sales and marketing. Walsh’s Bakehouse brand to a tail and wholesale groups. BWG Speaking on her recent ap- new level, not just locally, but Foodservice provides every- pointment, Avril said: “There nationally and internationally.” thing the caterer needs; chilled, are very ambitious expansion Walsh’s Bakehouse attained frozen, ambient, alcohol and plans in place for the future of PGI status for the Blaa in 2014, non-food products, delivered Walsh’s Bakehouse and I look and began exporting to the UK, via state-of-the-art multi-tem- forward to working with Der- Europe, and Dubai. Their prod- perature storage and transpor- mot, Michael and all the team ucts can be found in many lead- tation facilities, ensuring that all growing the product lines. I ing restaurants and hotels in goods arrive to their customers am also very conscious of how Ireland, including Lough Erne in premium condition. important the history, heritage Resort, Hatch & Co in Dublin and providence of the Blaa and Bodega in Waterford. Barry & Fitzwilliam To Contacts: In this Issue... Distribute Iron For any editorial, pr or content related queries please Maiden Beer contact: [email protected] Tel: +353 1 254 9860 Local Focus: Waterford Greenway Pt.2 Part two of a two part special ...........................................p10 arry & For subscriptions, accounts or general enquiries please Fitzwil- contact: [email protected] Tel: +353 1 254 9860 Turning an Eye to Beaujolais Bliam It’s time to look at the other Burgundy region ................p12 has been an- Queries with relation to advertising should please be nounced as addressed to: [email protected] Tel: +353 1 254 9860 The Darling Suds of May What to look out for this summer season ........................p13 the Ireland All material copyright 2017.