Electric on South Mall has noticed over these last few years that people's habits and expectations for socializing are evolving. At first, it made them nervous, but then they realized it is actually an opportunity to engage more, try new things, and be different. From this, #ElectricExperiences was born – these are events, themes, menus, and specials that Electric creates that are uniquely theirs... Continue Reading →
Brunch at Electric
This post’s brunch spotlight is on Electric. Jennifer Conradie, Electric's Events & Marketing Manager, tells us that, “Brunch is served on Saturday, which most places don't do. A good value, IMO, in both bar and restaurant” Electric Location: 41 South Mall, Cork. Tel: 0214222990 Website: www.electriccork.com Twitter: @ElectricCork Facebook: Electric Hours for Breakfast/Brunch in Electric Bar: Breakfast: Mon–Fri from 10am Saturday Brunch: 10am-3:30pm Sunday Brunch: 10am-3:30pm... Continue Reading →
Electric Mall Mixer
One of my favorite things about when I lived in Washington, D.C. was happy hour. Once a week, my colleagues and I would meet at a chosen watering hole for an early dinner and drink to enjoy each other's company outside of work. There was a balance to it and we all looked forward to those... Continue Reading →
Putting Money Where My Cake Goes – Cake Club at Electric in Support of L’Arche
Many of you know I self-published my first book this past November and it is completely devoted to baking, knitting, and sewing. So, when I heard Electric (where I knit nearly every weekend for the over three years) is hosting its first ever Charity Cake Club with a call to local bakers to bring their best... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Lunch Menu at Electric in Cork City
Six weeks ago, Electric invited me out to lunch to check out their new menu and this is what I ate. No words, just photos. And some drool.
Cork’s Fish Bar is 18 Months Young
Time flies when you're cooking up a storm in the Food Capital of Ireland. Can you believe it has been nearly 18 months since Fish Bar opened inside Electric on South Mall? Opening week coincided with some things I couldn't reschedule so I missed the food but was there before it opened to snap a few... Continue Reading →
Guest Post by Glass of Win: A Day In Cork
This guest post has been burning a hole in my pocket for an entire year! Rachael originally wrote this post to queue up for when I had my big liver surgery last year, but time got away from us so I'm delighted that now it is being shared with you.My friend Rachael Faught is an award-winning, rainbow-haired... Continue Reading →
Why I’m a Regular at Fenn’s Quay and Electric
After reading Dianne Jacob's post about food bloggers being pushovers (or not), I want to state clearly that even though I eat at Fenn's Quay and Electric at least once a week, Tweet/blog about my visits there, am friends with Kate (something that happened after I wrote my TripAdvisor review) and know Ernest and Dennis, I do not receive... Continue Reading →