Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce wins for Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate, Gary O’Hanlon of Viewmount House and the Bowe Family of Marlfield House at the FOOD&WINE Magazine Restaurant of the Year Awards 2016 which took place in Dublin on the 28th of August.
Dublin, Sunday 28th August 2016;
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud – one of Ireland’s most well established fine-dining restaurants – was named FOOD&WINE Magazine Restaurant of the Year, firmly cementing the award-winning Michelin star restaurant’s position at the forefront of the culinary scene.
The Michelin starred Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate won the title of Best Restaurant in Leinster, and Gary O’Hanlon of Viewmount House was crown Best Chef Leinster.
The Bowe Family of Marlfield House were inducted into the FOOD&WINE Magazine Hall of Fame. Opening its doors to guests over 35 years ago, Marlfield has long been recognized as one of the most celebrated luxury hotels in Ireland. Its reputation has been built on its food, much of which is grown in the kitchen garden or sourced locally.
Now in its 16th year, The FOOD&WINE Magazine Restaurant of the Year Awards in association with Nespresso Business Solutions, are considered the most prestigious and authoritative culinary awards in the Irish calendar. “The thriving restaurant scene in Ireland continues to impress our judging panel – the standard of excellence across the country, among both well established and young restaurants, made the judging process a tough one, and all of those shortlisted should be congratulated," commented Miriam Atkins, editor of FOOD&WINE Magazine.
About the Awards
Recognising the best Irish restaurants and culinary talent, diners from all over Ireland were invited to nominate their favourite restaurants and chefs, with the top entries going forward for deliberation by a national culinary panel of judges, made up of industry experts and national food critics.
About Irelands Blue Book
Ireland's Blue Book is a collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants. Located throughout the island of Ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your romantic escape or weekend retreat. Activities vary from golf, fishing, spas and cookery schools or just relaxing in warm and comfortable surroundings. With a choice of elegant Georgian Manors, Stately Castles, Historic Hotels, cosy Bed and Breakfast accommodation, Luxury Boutique Hotels and Designer Lodges, there is something to suit everyone's tastes and requirements.
