‘Closing doesn’t mean failure’ - chef Sean Harrigan on the anguish - and relief - of shutting his restaurant
In a candid interview, award-winning chef Sean Harrigan opens up about the anguish of having to close his Derry restaurant, the Sooty Olive, in the face of soaring costs, and the sense of relief he now feels
Cúl a’ Tí is keeping Inishowen in front - Eating Out
Culdaff’s charming Cúl a Tí is full of surprise and delight
A happy meal worth queueing for - Eating Out at Notorious in Derry
Everyone’s talking about Notorious Street Food and its food truck
Social Studio has the makings of a Derry destination, but they need to sort out their desserts - Eating Out
First impressions weren’t brilliant, but the lasting impression was very good
So good you’ll be thinking for reasons to drive between Belfast and Derry - Eating Out at Dawsons in Castledawson
A meal of the highest quality, served in a stylish restaurant by lovely people
Café Central offers lunch with a purpose in Derry, helping Foyle Women’s Aid and building skills - Eating Out
Its purpose - supporting women into employment and helping women and children affected by domestic abuse - is reason to go, but it’s the good food on offer at Cafe Central that will bring people back
Does Scarpello in Derry make the best pizza in Ireland? - Eating Out
There’s more to this brilliant restaurant than pizza
The Lime Tree in Limavady is a terrific restaurant that you have to visit - Eating Out
The Lime Tree Restaurant may not have changed its name to Eden but the food is still heavenly
Eating Out: Derry’s newest venue weaves a great location into a winning package
There’s nothing brilliant about Stitch & Weave, but it does most things very well and the location is fantastic, meaning the hectic pace at which Derry’s newest restaurant and bar has started won’t slow any time soon
Where the food is good enough to risk heaven’s wrath - Eating out at Artis by Phelim O’Hagan in Derry
I’ve been to Artis just once before, when it first opened. It was good then. It is sensational now
Eating Out: Solo at Campsie is in a good location but they should illuminate the sign...
The location will count for a lot but what matters even more is Solo’s warmth and friendliness, says Dominic Kearney
Eating Out: Salumeria Mariuccia a central perk in the heart of Derry
A taste of Italy brings la dolce vita to Derry city centre, says Dominic Kearney
Eating Out: Sunday lunch, Donegal style at Inishowen’s Red Door Country House
The Red Door Country House, Carrowmullin, Fahan, Inishowen, Co Donegal 00353 (74) 9360289 thereddoor.
Eating Out: Fiorentini's, Derry and the quiet melancholy of a fish supper and ice cream
The decor is yellow. Italian scenes – paintings, photographs, plaques – hang on the wall. From the speakers comes Con te Partiro.
With a pie crust as glossy as a Crufts champion, Hara at Home brings cook-it-yourself restaurant quality food to your own kitchen
Hara at Home, based in Co Down, is a takeaway - but not as you know it