SECRET RESTAURATEUR Forget the Vat rate — the Restaurants Association of Ireland should have a laser focus on staffingRepresentative body for the sector needs to rethink its strategy given the thousands of vacancies across the country
Food & Wine Meet the French chef aiming to put east Cork’s new fine-dining restaurant on the radarVincent Crepel brings a wealth of international experience to his new role at Terre, which will open at the Castlemartyr resort later this year and offer a €140 tasting menu
Dining Out Eel and onion make a winning combo at Three Storey on St Stephen’s GreenJust three months after opening, this restaurant is already a winner with huge levels of care evident in almost every dish
Dining Out A Wicklow café offers brunch, pizza and the best Danish pastry this side of the DargleA visit to the Firehouse Bakery Café proves to be a rewarding one, despite the occasional undersized portion
Hospitality Dublin restaurant seeks investors via €10k pre-paid voucher scheme Gaz Smith, who already owns Michael’s and Little Mike’s in Mount Merrion, says those who put €10,000 into the project will receive the same amount in vouchers that can be used in any of his three restaurants
Dining Out Gillian Nelis: The Cove at Fota serves up clever, contemporary cooking based on classic ingredientsChef Maris Urbanovic is whipping up some world-class fare and showing guests just what can be done with great Irish ingredients at the Cove on Fota Island in Co Cork
In the kitchen Cork chef Dan Guerin on kitchen stress, Michelin stars, and the fish he calls ‘prince of the sea’The 28-year-old aims to ‘keep the place busy and the boss happy’ at Cush, the restaurant in his home village of Ballycotton
Dining Out Gillian Nelis: Simplicity is at the heart of Bastible’s spectacular fareThe seven-year-old restaurant on Dublin’s South Circular Road serves up a set menu that manages to defy all superlatives
Dining Out Gillian Nelis: Fun flavours make for plates of pure joy at Liath in BlackrockIf you’re after a solemn, hushed experience, Ireland’s newest two Michelin-starred restaurant isn’t the place for you – but if you’re after fun and excitement, you’ll love it
Restaurant Review Gillian Nelis on dining out: Quinlan’s of Killarney is a satisfying catch for seafood loversWhether it’s chowder, squid, crabs claws or any kind of fish you’re hungry for, this is a great spot for a casual, delicious holiday lunch
The secret restaurateur: Why size matters in our business Generally we tend to think that very big is bad, and very small can’t last, but is that the case? And is there a sweet spot somewhere in between?
‘I don’t want to go bankrupt’: Bourke vows to fight creditor’s €12.2m claimBar and restaurant owner argues he settled account years ago and pursuit by Pepper Finance is ‘like something from the Merchant of Venice’
Gillian Nelis on dining out: At Forest Avenue, a fruitful forage delivers a full range of fabulous flavoursA superlative sourdough is just the start of some seriously good eating at John and Sandy Wyer’s casual dining establishment
Capital expenditure: Is there a future for Dublin Town?Supporters of the capital’s business promotion body claim its existence is now more necessary than ever, but its critics say it should be scrapped
Gillian Nelis on dining out: Library Street leaves the best till last with divine desserts A very fine meal at Kevin Burke’s recently opened Library Street restaurant included sublime desserts created by Audrey Cahatol
‘We’ll strike a balance between dirty delicious and refined excellence’ - Chef Dan Hannigan on what to expect from new restaurant Orwell RoadAs Orwell Road opens in Rathgar, we get an exclusive early look at the new restaurant helmed by the acclaimed young chef
Gillian Nelis on dining out: At Stove in Belfast, chef Simon Toye packs flavour into his classic dishes Garlic mushrooms, cheese soufflé, pot-roast chicken and frangipane tart are just some of the comforting options at this Ormeau Road bistro
Chef recruitment firm says hospitality is ‘crippled’ due to staff shortagesWe Have Chefs aims to fill gaps in kitchens around Ireland, but says delays processing work permits from outside the EU are hampering its business
Gillian Nelis on dining out: From Italian dumplings to a barley malt panna cotta, Volpe Nera’s versatile dishes are a treat worth sharingChef Barry Sun opened the restaurant in Blackrock in Dublin after a highly successful stint in the kitchen at Etto on Merrion Row.
Gillian Nelis on dining out: At Mae, Grainne O’Keefe’s flavourful dishes are worthy of a Michelin starStarting with a crumpet to die for followed by some masterful main courses and deliciously simple desserts, Grainne O’Keefe’s Mae menu is quickly hitting its stride