Closed down. There’s a new cafe in Leitrim, welcome to Earth Artisan Bakery and Cafe, a bright and airy cafe in the heart of Carrick on Shannon. Their bakery specialises in long, naturally fermented breads, made using traditional methods. The pâtisserie and viennoiseries are made fresh daily in house by their French trained chef de... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – July 2023
I have some Sligo food things to tell you about. I don't know about you but I find it hard to keep up with some of the things on social media because it's so fast moving, so I thought I'd add some things on the blog. First up I finally got to try Thai Pots... Continue Reading →
Slow Roast, Loughrea and Athlone
Slow Roast has been on my list of places to visit for a long time and I finally got to the Athlone shop during the week. This is an award-winning independent sandwich and coffee shop and it's wonderful! They do gorgeous grilled sandwiches, choose from: The Sunday Roast, Hang and Cheese, Aragh Musha and Cheese... Continue Reading →
Benny’s Deli, Castlerea
If you are near Castlerea I'd highly recommend a visit to Benny's Deli. It's a fantastic shop, with all kinds of goodies. I always stop in for a Leitrim Loaf (which you just have to try), I left it too late the last time I was there, but I bought a lovely soda bread. Benny's... Continue Reading →
Castlemine Farm Shop, Roscommon
I have to tell you about the wonderful Castlemine Farm Shop in Roscommon town. I called in at the weekend and it's a real treasure trove of fantastic food and gifts. The shop has an extensive butcher counter and the staff are friendly and helpful. They sell a wide range of products from their farm,... Continue Reading →
A visit to Ireland’s first organic drive-thru
Honestly Kitchen has been on my list to visit since it opened in December and I finally got there a couple of weeks ago. It's in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim, in the former KFC building and it's a fantastic idea. The drive-thru organic restaurant is the brainchild of Liam and Justina Gavin of Drumanilra... Continue Reading →