There are no words to be searched for – Fabulous sums it up perfectly and the photographs here will hopefully speak for themselves. Our relaxed and friendly guide Alice of Fabulous Food Trails, gathered her brood together at The English Market last Saturday morning and we set of on a casually meandering food trail of central Cork City looping back around via the English Market once more and finishing up on the doorstep of the too oft overlooked Saturday market at the Coal Quay. Generous tastings were provided by the kind hosts who regaled and entertained us at our various stop off points. I was delighted that new(ish) to me House Cafe at the Opera House was included as it has very quickly become my favourite Cork City lunch spot and it’s on my list of must trys for dinner before a show.
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I hope you enjoy these snapshots & teasers from my 2 and a half hour food trail of Cork City last weekend. Highly recommend.
Alice of Fabulous Food Trails in Cork
Hidden gem – Gulpd at the Triskel
fab pastries at Gulpd
Lonely Planet describes the Beamish & Crawford ‘Counting House’ as ‘a building that takes first prize for eye-blinding, mock Tudor, architectural awfulness.’ The cheek!!! I love it.
Noodle Salad at The Quay Coop
Veg Pizza on Spelt Crust at the Quay Coop
Desserts board at The Quay Coop
Jack McCarthy Black Pudding at Nash 19
tastings of treacle bread, Jack McCarthy black pudding, home-made pate, oils, sausage, tomato relish at Nash 19
…not on the trail but had to snap this especially after spotting chef Seamus O’Connell on the street
The English Market
Veg at the market
Kay O’Connell fish
Fabulous Food Trails Cork – Fish tasters at the market
Oysters for the brave at Kay O’Connells English Market
Modern Cork Legend – Pat O’Connell at Kay O’Connells fishmongers
Pheasant hanging at the English Market Cork
Some Desserts (& those salted caramel truffles) at House Cafe
If you’ve never seen a happy chef at work call in to House Cafe! (Eoin of House Cafe at Cork Opera House)
Menu at House Cafe at the Opera House Cork
Soup & Sandwiches at the House Cafe at Cork Opera House (highly recommend)
Opening Hours at House Cafe at the Cork Opera House
Cheese plate at The Cornstore
Lunch menu at The Cornstore Cork
Perfect ending – Irish Coffee Taster at The Roundy, Cork
Til next time, Sheila.
Sheila! What a gorgeous review, really glad you liked it. Thanks for coming along, and thanks for spreading the word too. Alice
Truly great morning out, thanks Alice.
I just visited your lovely country last month and fell in love with the scenery, the people, and the food! Cork was on our original itinerary but we dropped it after discovering that the driving was going to be slower going than we had anticipated. I won’t let that happen on the next trip and will add this tour to my must-do list!
Thanks for your comment Candy and yes you will definitely have to stop off in Cork next time round.
Sheila – never knew such a trail existed.. Adding it to my bucket list
Delighted that you’ve found it via Gimme the Recipe Liz. Great escape from the norm. Enjoy
Sheila