Adare who wins
1826 Adare has been named Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Year 2017. Husband and wife team Wade and Elaine Murphy, right, who opened the Co Limerick restaurant in 2013, were praised for having a food philosophy that champions local suppliers and seasonal produce. 1826adare.ie
Looking a bit paleo?
Asian restaurant chain Saba wants to kick start your 2017 health campaign with its paleo menu. Created by head chef Taweesak Trakoolwattana, signature dishes (available until February 5), include chargrilled sirloin steak in red curry paste and Vietnamese monkfish yellow curry, above. sabatogo.com
Table for one
Sheena Dignam, boss of Galway Food Tours, is to turn cupid with a Valentine’s food tour. On Sunday, February 12, singletons will take a culinary tour of the west end’s hot spots including Kai, Dela, Rouge, Pearla Na Mara, The Universal, Deli la Tasca, Blue Note and Mitzi’s Mezze. Tickets cost €55. galwayfoodtours.com.