Barra Sweetnam is at the helm of Cork’s largest independent fruit and veg wholesaler. He tells KATE RYAN about changing trends and his efforts to make the business more sustainable.

A prestigious competition to find the finest coffee-maker in Ireland is being held in Cork for the first time this week, says CHRIS DUNNE

Cork’s Izz Café is renowned for the rich Palestinian coffee served after a meal with a sweet, stuffed date. Why is it different to other coffees, how is it made and served? KATE RYAN visited Izz Café recently to find out.

The annual Cork On A Fork festival celebrates all things culinary on Leeside. KATE RYAN picks through the many events on offer this week and selects a menu of fabulous options

The festival, taking place across Cork city from August 13 to 17, is led by Cork City Council and includes a wide range of events for everyone to enjoy.

Among the Cork winners were Blossom Honey, which is produced by Blackwater Honey in North Cork; and Toons Bridge Dairy Greek Style Buffalo Milk Cheese, which comes from the mid Cork-based dairy.

Manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers are being asked to remove the products from sale and consumers are being asked not to eat them.

A growing number of farmers are offering on-farm and mobile milk vending machines directly to the public. KATE RYAN chats to three Cork farmers who have embraced the trend, and finds out why they do it.

Dee Munnelly, co-owner of Orso, has witnessed many changes in the culinary scene in Cork over the past 25 years. In this month's WoW! Bites, she chats to KATE RYAN about the challenges facing the sector, changing habits, and the reason she loves her job.

Cork woman Mary Buckley was crowed the winner of the inaugural Gala Retail and Virgin Media Television Best Baker competition. She tells CHRIS DUNNE how she learned to bake and shares the recipe for her prize-winning scones. 

In 1964, Myrtle Allen decided to open Ballymaloe as a restaurant. More than 60 years on, it remains synonymous with the farm-to-table movement, writes Chris Dunne. 

The five-day food festival will run from August 13 to August 17 at various venues around the city.

The Ballymaloe Festival of Food returns to Cork next week with a smorgasbord of big names, activities, and tours. KATE RYAN looks ahead to the festival and finds out what we can expect.

Paul O'Connell returned to Cork after 35 years in the US to set-up his own chocolate factory. KATE RYAN visited Tory Top Chocolate to find out more about the enterprise. 

EMER HARRINGTON meets Liora Omer, a qualified chemical engineer who retrained to be a chocolatier and now teaches people how to make their own chocolate at home.

Dianne Curtin shares her recipe for a flavourful lamb stew with pear upside-down pudding for dessert this weekend. 

In this month’s WoW! Bites, KATE RYAN meets potter Anke Barrett and chats about food, family and her work with Michelin star restaurant, The Chestnut.

When walkers and cyclists on Cork’s new greenway to Youghal need sustenance, they have a few choices: CHRIS DUNNE meets two entrepreneurs who opened up coffee stations on it

As Ballycotton Seafood marks its 40th anniversary, CHRIS DUNNE hears about its humble origins, and how generations of the Walsh family have seen it thrive

In the second installment of her series focusing on sustainable food, KATE RYAN meets Fiona Kelleher of MyGug and hears how islanders in Cape Clear are benefiting from the food waste solution. 

A number of dishes conform to the hotel’s zero-food-waste targets, and ingredients that have been sourced from local suppliers are highlighted on a map printed on the menu.

As Midleton continues to recover from its devastating flood, CHRIS DUNNE talks to the owners of two new foodie enterprises there - Cush and Bó

The new restaurant location is due to open to the public on March 15.

Terre and Dede took top spots among those recognised in Cork, both retaining their two-star ranking. Bastion and Chestnut both retained their one-star ranking, while Baba’de was honoured for the first time with a Bib Gourmand.

As Roasties Grill in Midleton reopens, CHRIS DUNNE talks to its chef, Jack Faltyn about his fascinating career and his love for local food. 

There are hopes that Cork could become World Gastronomic Capital in 2030, and efforts are underway to drive sustainable tourism here, writes KATE RYAN. 

The Just Eat Awards celebrate the best and most loved restaurants and partners across the country — from local, independent food spots to national restaurant brands.

KATE RYAN has some delicious recipes for all those leftovers. 

Looking for some inspiration on what to serve on the side at Christmas dinner? KATE RYAN has you covered with some suggestions...

In the run-up to Christmas, or the days between Christmas and new year, it’s nice to have a few ideas up your sleeve for what you might serve if a crowd arrives, writes DI CURTAIN, 

As the south Indian-inspired fine dining restaurant, Rare, in Kinsale, is included for the first time in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland, KATE RYAN talks to its delighted chef, Meeran Manzoor

Lauren Taylor speaks to top chefs and asks for their turkey roasting tips

Culinary students from MTU share three starter ideas for Christmas dinner. 

Frenchman Alex Petit has a key role in Cork’s hotel scene, and he tells KATE RYAN about his commitment to food, and its impact on the environment. 

Di Curtin shares her recipe for a luxurious pasta that you can make in under 15 minutes- ideal for this busy time of year- and for a simple seasonal dessert.

Kate Ryan is back again this year with a fabulous gift guide for the foodie in your life - from sweets, to cakes, cheese, drinks and more, sourced here in Cork or in Ireland - keeping it local

The Lifeboat Inn in Courtmacsherry was named the Pub of the Year at the 2024 Good Food Ireland Awards. HELEN RIDDELL visits the pub to find out what helped them earn the title.

Italian pizza chef Peppe Esposito tells CHRIS DUNNE how a fire almost destroyed his thriving food truck business in Youghal - but he got back up on his feet, thanks to a little help from his friends in East Cork

A new café and a new dining venture are opening in Midleton. CHRIS DUNNE visits both businesses and talks to the entrepreneurs behind them

As the Ummera Smokehouse near Timoleague closes, owner Anthony Creswell tells CHRIS DUNNE about the history of the successful family business.

Sunday, November 3 will mark the final day of business in the country pub.

Seventeen people had competed on eBay to purchase the tub of curry sauce.

The evening will consist of locally sourced dishes from the creative mind of head chef, James Cullinane, as part of the Midleton fEAST Food and Drink Festival.

he Cork Food Policy Council (CFPC) has announced its ‘Draft Vision for a Food Strategy for Cork 2025-2030’.

The festival will see more than 70 exclusive events, unique dining experiences, pop-up restaurants, chef collaborations, free cooking demonstrations, interactive workshops, food and drink pairings events, bite-sized talks, and plenty of family fun.

He also gave his stamp of approval to other Cork food outlets. 

"Two very ordinary, working-class people from Midleton, there were no airs and graces, there was nothing handed down to us." 

Toto’s Pizza, run by French Baker Christian Jambou, is currently up for grabs after 12 years of trading across Kinsale, Belgooly, and Garrettstown Beach.

Aishling Moore of the Goldie Restaurant on Oliver Plunkett Street was named as the country’s top chef at the awards.

The regulations, which came before the joint Oireachtas committee last week, would save hotels, restaurants, and other establishments that sell food approximately €125 per table.