Now in its 17th year, the Irish Food Writers Guild (IFWG) Food Awards were originally conceived to promote and reward the indigenous, independent producers that are the lifeblood of the food industry in Ireland. In these days of hugely hyped awards (in which, I should declare I’ve played my part!) and elaborate voting systems ...
Hey ho, more food awards, more bollocks and bullshit. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking the worthy artisans who collected the gongs, plaques or crystal gee-gaws at the Blas na hÉireann, National Irish Food and Drink awards. God knows, it’s hard enough to make an honest copper these days and those who toil in ...
BLOG, FoodThe award season is upon us. The Restaurant Association’s Jacob’s Creek-sponsored shindig at The Westin was the usual sociable affair. Trick is to avoid going on to The Palace Bar afterwards with the likes of Peter Caviston and Aidan McManus. I couldn’t this year, the day (and probably the next) would have been wasted and ...
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