New opening: this Dublin café and laboratory has placed fermentation at the core of its menu

With restaurants and businesses around the country closing at a rapid rate due to inflation, rent increases and the cost of living crisis, it’s brilliant to see a new and exciting food business open its doors.

Fermentation is at the core of Fairmental, which is owned and operated by husband and wife duo Valentin (Val) and Mihaela Ivancenco. The Grand Canal café is the result of years of experimentation and pop-ups. According to Mihaela, who ...