Even though we're all still practising social distancing and most of us are working from home, we still want to help support Irish food and drink producers.
We've decided to help our readers #ShopForIreland so we'll be posting every day to highlight producers around Ireland. Get in touch on our social channels with your suggestions on who we should write about.
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Kinara Group
Award-winning Middle Eastern restaurant group Kinara has launched a temporary takeaway menu to help keep staff and suppliers in work during these uncertain times. Kinara Kitchen in Ranelagh Village, Kinara in Clontarf and Kajjal in Malahide are each offering an extensive menu priced 15 per cent lower than their usual sit-in prices from 5-9pm daily until March 29th. Customers can place their orders from 4pm every day by either calling or texting their order via Whatsapp on the following numbers: Kinara Kitchen, Ranelagh - call 01 4060066 or Whatsapp 089 9619650; Kinara, Clontarf - call 01 8336759 or Whatsapp 089 9610533; Kajjal, Malahide - call 01 8061960 or Whatsapp 089 9523204. If using Whatsapp to order, make sure to include your name order and preferred collection time. For more information, visit their website, kinara.ie or follow them on social media @kinara_group.
Sage restaurant
While the restaurant itself is closed, beloved Cork restaurant Sage has set up a great no-contact takeaway menu, including fish and chips, family-friendly meals, steak dinners and more, plus the option to add alcohol – prices starting from €40. They have also teamed up with Joe's Farm Crisps to offer local veg boxes for collection, priced at €20 per box. Each box includes 10kg of potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onions, beetroot and a bag of Joe's Farm Crisps. Click here for more info.
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The Twelve Hotel
The Twelve in Galway might have closed its restaurants to the public, but it has pivoted to offer a safe and tasty alternative to its customers. The Twelve is now offering a drive-thru takeaway service, with a full restaurant and pizza menu available, and is also offering free food to first-line staff, including doctors and nurses. The transaction is completely contactless, with orders and payment taken over the phone and food placed directly into the boot of your car. To order, call 091-597011 or check out The Twelve on Twitter for more info.
4/5 Drive-Thru
— The Twelve Hotel (@thetwelvehotel) March 19, 2020
1. Call us @ 091 597011
2. We take contactless payment over phone (ID for Heroes)
3. When you arrive, call to let is know you're outside
4. We pop out, place dinner in your car – just open the boot!
5. Enjoy delicious food at home with as little contact as possible pic.twitter.com/kUWoeV2aYn