Brown's Restaurant and Champagne Lounge

1 Bonds Hill, Waterside, Londonderry, BT47 6DW.

Since taking over Browns Restaurant & Champagne Lounge in late 2009, Chef/Proprietor Ian Orr has put his creative signature on the restaurant from the top-class cuisine to the sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Passionate about good food, Ian is strict on seasonality and will only prepare and offer his guests the freshest in local produce.

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Chapter One

18-19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.

The welcome is legendary, the food spot on and the room, recently given a makeover, both welcoming and serious. Chef and owner Ross Lewis has slowly built up a solid and loyal following over the past 10 years, who come to sample his seasonally driven food which makes much of artisan producers (they are given pride of place on the menu). Decidedly one of the most enjoyable dining rooms in the capital.

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Cliff House Hotel (The)

Ardmore, Co Waterford.

There can’t be many more stunning places to put a luxury hotel than this. Built into the cliffs, which embrace the bay at Ardmore, Co Waterford, hence it’s name, the Cliff House is stylish, chic and oh so smart. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel its special seaside tranquillity seeping into your pores.

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Deli On The Green

30 The Linen Green, Moygashel, Co Tyrone, BT71 7HB.

Claire Murray was seriously inspired when she first opened first opened Deli on the Green in 2003 and when she decided to bring Executive Chef Bob McDonald on board things really started to get exciting. Here is a serious chef with a genuine love of the locale, its produce and its producers and a great deli and bistro to prove it! Bob is a serious part of the local food movement in Northern Ireland sourcing his ingredients locally whenever possible. This simply but elegantly styled delicatessen on The Linen Green retail centre is a Mecca for local food lovers and producers.

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Dunne & Crescenzi

14 - 16 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2.

When Eileen Dunne And her husband, Stefano Crescenzi opened their unassuming wine shop on Dublin’s Frederick Street, in 1999, they weren’t to know how quickly it was to become a well-loved institution. The room is buzzing with politicians and students, lunching ladies and the literati. What better place to enjoy simple food, late into the evening with a bottle or two of Amarone. A real Dublin gem!

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Eden

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Eden Restaurant, in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, has been serving contemporary food with a distinctly Irish flavour for twelve years. Known for its straightforward preparations, seasonal ingredients, and fresh flavours. Eden has become one of Dublin’s busiest restaurants under the steady hands of Head Chef Michael Durkin, and General Manager Trudy Ahern. Michael’s ultra-seasonal menus rely on locally sourced produce, Sean Gargano’s thoughtful wine list and it’s vibrant location all combine to make Eden a truly fantastic culinary experience.

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Fallon & Byrne

11- 17 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2.

What did we ever do without Fallon and Byrne?! This wonderful gourmet emporium housed in a magnificently restored building on Exchequer Street is stocked with the choicest selection of artisan products from throughout Ireland and beyond including many Good Food Ireland favourites. With an impressive food hall, a fine wine cellar and a contemporary chic restaurant, it is perhaps the most diverse one-stop-shop and a veritable Mecca for Irish food lovers.

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Fallon’s of Kilcullen

Main Street, Kilcullen, Co Kildare.

More a Café than a Bar, Brian Fallon’s (of Fallon & Byrne), contemporary restaurant is now firmly established on the Kildare food trail. The welcoming team, comfortable surroundings and relaxing atmosphere only add to Rose Brannock’s delicious well-cooked food served throughout the day.

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Hayfield Manor Hotel

Perrott Avenue, College Road, Cork.

You wouldn’t believe how tucked away this five star luxury accommodation is, considering it’s central location. Anybody who’s anybody has strolled through its doors and everyone can feel like a superstar – the service is the same for the famous names as it is for the ordinary Joe - simply top class. And what’s really lovely is that despite it’s five star status, you’ll feel very welcome indeed. Owners Joe and Margaret Scally, who also own the Killarney Royal, have made sure of that.

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K Club (The)

Straffan, Co Kildare.

Sumptuous, opulent, lavish – do any of these words accurately sum up the magnificence of The K Club, home to the 2006 Ryder Cup? An elegantly restored classical Country House Hotel, two championship golf courses, a luxury spa, the best of Irish cuisine set in an idyllic river and parkland landscape all set the scene for five-star luxury.

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