Proud to be along side great chefs

Recently Irish hospitality magazine interviewed me along side some of the most talented chefs I know still pinching myself 

Women in Ireland's culinary scene

Feeling very proud to be included in this article amazing chefs to be ranked among 

http://magazine.menupages.ie/2016/03/30/women-in-irelands-culinary-scene/

Today show

It was great to head back to RTÉ studios in Cork and do a spot of cooking here is the link to the player

http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/today-30001768/10488204/

And the recipe is also on the website 

http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/food/programmes/today/

"Women in food " The Taste

This month I was interviewed by The Taste little did I know that I would be put along side such talented and successful women a huge honour and sense of pride

Here is a link to the article featuring the above ladies 

http://thetaste.ie/wp/women-in-food-irelands-most-influential-women-on-the-state-of-the-industry/

Inspired to recreate a dish and adding my own stamp

After sampling possibly one of the best seafood lunches in Roy Brett's Ondine in Edinburgh I have ever had this dish stood out and just had to try and replicat it and add my own twist of course not asking what spices were used the task of recreating it began and here's what I came up with and so it has made it to The Taste on line publication

http://thetaste.ie/wp/seared-scallops-rosscarbery-black-pudding-crispy-shallot-rings-by-kate-lawlor-of-fenns-quay/

Irish Restaurant Awards 2014 Best Restaurant in Cork - Fenn's Quay

A great night at the Limerick Strand so proud of our team at Fenn's. Thank you to all our customers and staff sooo soo happy.

Best Restaurant in Cork: Fenn's Quay

Hard work & commitment begins to pay off :)

We were delighted at the end of 2013 and beginning of 2014 we were delighted by positive reviews from the media here is a round up of the reviews

Beginning with Mc Kenna's guides

http://www.guides.ie/megabites/fenns-quay-reviewed-eamon-barrett

The Belfast Telegraph Jim Gracey 

The grub spy from the Sunday world 

The Sunday Independent Lucinda O' Sullivan 

And to kick start the year 

the Irish times by Catherine Cleary 

We are absolutely delighted by the encouragement from the media we continue to evolve and grow thanks to you our customers who continually support me & the team at Fenns 

A Corker of a Lunch: Review in Irish Times

Delighted with the Eat Out review from Catherine Cleary in Irish Times yesterday. You can read the entire review here.

Press from Autumn 2013

Look closely in the red boxes

Well done to all the staff to being included in the Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide again for 2014


Delighted to see us mentioned in Editor Dee Laffen "Out and About"


Lovely to be mentioned in The Irish times


Well done to the team at fenns Miro, Maria, Cian, Donal, Michal, Anthony, Alan, David, Maria, Ashling, Elaine, Selena, Aisling, Maria Mac a fantastic review

Christmas Pies

Can you smell them baking? It must be Christmas time.

A Busy Summer

This summer was a busy one -- and rewarding.

Dining Out on Holidays

Last Sundays Sunday business post wanted to know where kate likes to eat when on her holidays! Where do you like to go ?

Top Female Chefs Take Stock in Ireland

Really delighted to be included on this list

Cork on a Fork Press

Cork on a Fork was released with a launch party a few weeks ago and copies are available to customers who stop in to our restaurant at any time. It is also available as a free downloadable PDF online! There have been some lovely things said about the recipe book and our culinary style. Here are a few press clippings...

Vote for No. 5 Fenn's Quay for Ireland's Best Scone 2013

We're in the running again this year for Ireland's Best Scone, a competition sponsored by Goodall's of Ireland. You may remember last year when we were honoured to have so many customers nominate us and we earned hundreds of votes! This year, we're hoping to at least win best in Munster. Vote right now!

Voting is only open until 5pm Ireland time on Friday, 5 July. One vote person and a brief registration is required to make sure the competition is fair and just. It'll only take a moment of your time to vote so please do it. Pretty please with butter and jam. Take a peek at the screen shot below to study up for the important voting process.

And why should you vote for us? This is what Goodall's is saying about our scones and we have to agree with them. "Delicious, heart and belly warming stuff that will set up for the day!" And who can resist a scone made from scratch with local ingredients?

Just to remind you why you should vote for us, here are a few choice photos of our homemade scones. Yes, we also make our own homemade preserves/jam from scratch. The recipe is in our new and wonderful Cork On A Fork Recipe Book (available for FREE download).

 

Now, click on the Best Scone graphic to vote for No. 5 Fenn's Quay!

Recent Press for Fenn's Quay

The weather is heating up and so is press for Fenn's Quay. Here are a few clippings that we're delighted to share.

Nice words in the media

Been a nice read lately to see Fenn's in the press and to be on nominated in four categories for 2012 Blog Awards Ireland. 

Where To Eat: Fenn's Quay Restaurant – The New York Times

Taste of Ireland: Fenn's Quay Restaurant – Paolo Tullio

Long-listed in 2012 Blog Awards Ireland for: 
• Best Newcomer Blog 
• Best Blog of an SME 
• Best Food/Drink Blog 
• Best Mobile Compatible Blog






Brunch with a Cork flavour – Sunday Business Post (July 2012)

Battling It Out for Best Scone – Cork Independent (July 2012)

Just a taste at Fenn's Quay – The Cork News (July 2012)


To read more of the press coverage we've received, check out my blog's Press Links page.

Sunday Business Post: 'A Rebel Yell for Quality Food'

Fantastic piece in the Sunday Business Post about our 'Brunch with a Cork flavor'. 
To read more of the press coverage we've received, check out my blog's Press Links page.

Bryan McCarthy, Paolo Tullio & me at Cork Food Fest

Bryan McCarthy, me and Paolo Tullio at the Cork Food Fest in the Jack McCarthy's of Kanturk stand. Jack is fairly handy at the picture taking alright. Paolo Tullio reviewed Fenn's Quay last year (see his review on the Press Links page).
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Fenn's Quay Shortlisted for for Best Scone

Fenn's Quay was nominated and earned a place on the shortlist for Goodall's of Ireland Best Scone Competition. Now is your chance to help us win the well-deserved title by voting for our house made scones.

Press and blog coverage for the event has been a pleasant reminder of just how well-loved our scones really are. Here are a few related articles (To read more of the press coverage we've received, check out my blog's Press Links page).

Battling It Out for Best Scone – Cork Independent (19 July 2012)

I'll Eat My Way to Finding the Best Scone in Ireland – Evin's Cooking Peas & Qs (14 July 2012)