Food to savour in a flowery setting

Savoury Fare has opened a newly expanded restaurant at Fernhill, a gardening centre in Athlone

Garden centres are not traditional locations for restaurants, but a tranquil setting surrounded by flowers can offer plenty of advantages when it comes to dining, as a popular destination in Athlone is proving.

Savoury Fare, a Midlands-based delicatessen, restaurant and catering company, has a newly expanded restaurant at Fernhill, a gardening centre in the Westmeath town, as part of an €800,000 investment. Savoury Fare is owned and managed by Des Hennelly and Rory ...