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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 …

Dockland Opens on Lapps Quay

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 …

October Bank Holiday Jazz Weekend Cork City Brunch Options

In the mood for a little city time this bank holiday weekend? Why not brave the Jazz Weekend crowds for brunch or lunch in town? I contacted the usual suspects to create a comprehensive, accurate, alphabetical list for you that is specific to JAZZ WEEKEND 2015. These places are always lovely, but may have different hours …

Review of Brunch at De Calf Cafe in Cork City

New to Cornmarket Centre is the De Calf Cafe offering breakfast weekdays (from 8am) and brunch on Saturdays (8am-12:30pm). Their morning menu is filled with standards and modern classics. Of course, they also serve foods beyond breakfast and brunch, but this post is about the best and most important meal of the day.

Review of Brick Lane in Cork City

New to the streets of Cork City is Brick Lane at 1–3 North Main Street (beside Wagamama, across from The Raven). Just a few weeks and this place is touted to be a game changer to the Cork restaurant scene. With Phil Ryan and Eamon Walsh at the helm and taking active roles in the …

May Bank Holiday Cork City Brunch Options

Last week, we asked local food beacons for their May bank holiday hours and this is what we learned. Some serve lunch, not brunch, but I've listed them as well because options are good when dining out on a holiday weekend. UPDATE: I've created a Google Doc list of all Cork City restaurants which offer brunch (or brunchy …

Review of Brunch at Goldberg’s Bar, Cork City Centre

Sunday brunch in Cork City is a challenge when most places are closed, but there are a few gems in town for the occasion – Goldberg's Bar, for one! And since this blog is hungry work, especially with the most popular posts being the ones I write about food, dining out is my indulgence. This past weekend, we …

Cork City Brunch Options List by Day

So, my Best Eats in Cork, Coffee/Scone, and Brunch in Cork posts are rather popular but I know sometimes you think that food is food and you just want a place to be open at 9am on a Saturday or 10am on a Sunday, so this list is very basic and just tells you which brunch/breakfast …

Coffee & Scone on a Sunday

Sundays might be a quieter in Cork City, but that doesn't mean we aren't just as hungry as on Saturdays. Here's a list of where is open for a cuppa and scone – or even brunch! The list in this post was accurate as of January 2015 UPDATE: I've created a Google Doc list of all Cork City restaurants which …

Best Eats in Cork City

This always comes up over the holidays when I gather with friends and the inevitable debate begins over who has the best Buffalo wings or where whatever food is best in Cork City. So, I kept notes. I compared those notes to a couple very sad partial blog posts drafts from previous attempts to make a …