Taste the Island - A Celebration of Ireland's Food and Drink - 2019 Buyers Guide

The Guide Books Lonely Planet At the Irish table: food and drink of the Emerald Isle-Lonely Planet ‘Ireland’s recently acquired reputation as a gourmet destination is thoroughly deserved. A host of chefs and producers are leading a foodie revolution that, at its heart, is about bringing to the table the kind of meals that have long been taken for granted on well-run Irish farms. Coupled with the growing sophistication of the Irish palate – by now well used to the varied flavours of worldwide cuisines – it’s relatively easy to eat well in all budgets.’ Eating-Ireland-Lonely Planet ‘In the last couple of decades Ireland has ‘rediscovered’ its own native cuisine. A host of chefs and producers have led a foodie revolution that, at its heart, is about bringing to the table the kind of meals that have long been taken for granted on well run Irish farms. This ‘local food’ movement has gone from strength to strength, with farmers markets showcasing local produce, and restaurants all over the country increasingly highlighting local sourcing of ingredients.’ Fromers Things to do in Ireland ‘You can spend the night in ancient castles or state-of-the-art spa hotels, dine on fine Irish cuisine or snack on crispy fish and chips served in a paper bag.’ Financial Times ‘Chefs are paying closer attention to native ingredients. And if they subscribe to the philosophy of local, seasonal and sustainable, which many do, it is no bad thing that Irish produce is often good and in some cases – beef, dairy, various kinds of seafood – world-class.’ Culture Trip ‘…the country’s lush green pastures, its beef and lamb are widely regarded as the best produced anywhere in the world, and the Irish chefs of today are doing exciting things with simple native ingredients.’ Our International Visitors Bethany H Columbia, Maryland ‘We just arrived from the States and wanted a walking tour to give us the lay of the land. This tour was the perfect combination of food, beer and history. The food was delicious and plentiful. You will not walk away hungry. The beer was fantastic as well!’ Charlotte North Carolina ‘Each location was unique and historical and of course all the food was delicious! We really enjoyed tasting exclusive Irish whiskeys and the best fish and chips we’ll probably ever have!’ Jambaramba Colorado ‘Great history, great food and great fun. Who knew I liked whiskey! FrogOfParis ‘We loved being introduced to many different types of Irish food and drink such as blood sausages, Gerny (not sure of spelling) cakes, Irish Coddle, and of course, whisky. Definitely worth it.’ kristatheexplorer Stratford, Canada ‘The food was amazing’ N383QNlindam ‘We started our trip to Dublin by going on the secret food tour. Linda our tour guide was amazing!! She was very knowledgeable and quite charming. Food was delicious and it was a fun way to begin our visit and get a feel for the city’ Orangetta K Chicago, Illinois ‘The variety of food selected allowed us to taste and experience the Irish heritage in each bite. The portion sizes left you feeling full and satisfied. My two favourite tastings was the ice cream and whiskey of course!’ What People Are Saying About Irish Food & Drink 10 SECT ION 5 – WHAT PEOPLE AR SAYING ABOUT IRI SH FOOD AND DRINK