A shout out for the best of the west

The Ardilaun Bistro. Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor’s Hill, Galway. Tel: 091-521433. Web: theardilaunhotel.ie. Chef: David O’Donnell.

The Ardilaun Bistro, Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor’s Hill, Galway: a worthy pitstop for locals and visitors alike. Picture: Andrew Downes
The Ardilaun Bistro, Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor’s Hill, Galway: a worthy pitstop for locals and visitors alike. Picture: Andrew Downes

I had an interesting discussion a while back with someone who believes that when it comes to our food, we should always buy Irish. But what if the product isn’t particularly good, I asked. Should we buy it just because it’s Irish? Or just because it’s made by a small producer?

They were a bit nonplussed. ...