Life & Brunch in Cork Ireland
Easter Sunday is a day for reverence, family, and feast. Though, each of us celebrates it differently and not everyone has the inclination, kitchen space, or skills to cook up a big Easter brunch for the family. This is where skilled professional chefs come in to save the day. Quick list in case you're in... Continue Reading →
As a child, Pancake Tuesday was a thing for my family. That love of breakfast for dinner can be any time, but the tradition of using up the decadent ingredients before Lent stays with me and is a great excuse for a day of pancakes. Here is a little list of some of the places... Continue Reading →
This weekend marks the premiere of a new special brunch menu item at Brick Lane (click here to read the overview of brunch there in a previous post here) and we were one of the first to try it. Not because we have connections, but because we arrived bright and early (and hungry) for brunch... Continue Reading →
I am often asked for recommendations, so I am making a list of my favorite spots for various things. Sometimes it is specific, sometimes it is vague. But these are just a few because, as we know, Cork city has so much to offer and this list is just a tiny fraction of all it... Continue Reading →
Dockland, Cork’s new contemporary lifestyle restaurant, deli and bar, officially launches today (Tuesday) on Lapp’s Quay. Dockland is now open from 10am to 10pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 10pm Saturday, and 11am to 7pm Sunday. The new lifestyle restaurant provides dining options throughout the day, along with take-out from the deli. Customers can dine at... Continue Reading →
Caroline Murphy, owner and operator of Café Anraith boasts, “Boutique cafe in the world famous English Market. All fresh local ingredients within hands’ reach of the whole market.” //embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js Location: The English Market, Cork Tel: 087 9633757 Website: Cafe Anraith Twitter: @Cafeanraith1 Facebook: Café Anraith Hours for Breakfast/Brunch: Breakfast/Brunch: Mon–Fri 8am-12pm Saturday Brunch: 8am-2pm Sunday... Continue Reading →
Kay, owner of Farmgate, tells us that, “Produce from English Market stalls downstairs. Breakfast is cooked to order.” Dining at Farmgate really is a farm to table experience. Location: The English Market, Cork. Tel: (021) 4278134 Website: http://www.farmgate.ie Twitter: @FarmgateCafe Facebook: Farmgate Cafe Hours for Breakfast/Brunch in Farmgate in The English Market: Weekday Breakfast/Brunch: Mon–Fri... Continue Reading →
The Weir Rooms at The River Lee Hotel offers "Local ingredients, new menu, outdoor dining, city centre location, and weekend DJ.” Location: The River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Cork City Tel: 021 493 7790 Website: DoyleCollection.com Twitter: @TheWeirRooms Facebook: The Weir Rooms Hours for Breakfast/Brunch: Weekday Brunch: 8am-3pm Saturday Brunch: 8am-3pm Sunday Brunch: 8am-3pm At... Continue Reading →
Donal O’Sullivan is owner of O'Sullivans Bar Douglas and explains that, "We are located next to plenty of parking and our own car park, plus alongside a playground." Location: West Village, Douglas Tel: 0214891416 Website: osullivansbar.ie Facebook: O'Sullivans Bar Douglas Hours for Breakfast/Brunch: Breakfast: Mon–Fri 9am-12Noon Saturday Brunch: 9am-12:30pm Sunday Brunch: 11am-1pm At specified... Continue Reading →
