WHEN DID YOUR RESTAURANT OPEN? Courtney’s Steakhouse opened in 2016 and is part of a larger group of establishments across South Co Down, offering high-quality food across a diverse clientele. The restaurant is a family-run establishment, headed by myself and my wife Patricia. We both have vast experience in the... View Article
WHEN DID YOUR RESTAURANT OPEN & WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND IT? We opened in April 2019, with a farm to fork ethos. We’re trying to hit a modern style of cooking, with a classic feel to it. I love being creative with food and, for me, the ultimate reward... View Article
WHEN DID YOUR RESTAURANT OPEN? We opened the doors in June 2019. The inspiration came from travelling for about 10 years around the world, and I took a little piece of each place I was in and always maintained the intention of opening a restaurant in my home city, Belfast.... View Article
WHEN DID THE RESTAURANT OPEN? We opened the bistro in August 2018. Previous to that, my husband Joni hosted popups in and around Whitehead and Larne, creating tasting menus of up to 10 courses specialising in local produce. We live in Whitehead and were aware this building had become available.... View Article
WHEN DID YOUR RESTAURANT OPEN? I took it over in July. Before that, it was Mount Charles (George’s of the Market) and then before that, it was Oxford Exchange. We’re open nearly five months and going great; it’s been well received. TELL US ABOUT THE SPACE YOU HAVE Sixty seats... View Article
WHEN DID YOUR RESTAURANT OPEN? June 10 was our first night, and we opened to the public on June 12. Lunch has been fantastic from day one, and we’re building our trade at night. We just got an award from Georgina Campbell, highly commended in Newcomer of the Year after... View Article
WHEN DID YOUR RESTAURANT OPEN? October 5, 2019. Having built many restaurants over the years and the love for opening a new restaurant inspired me to open Café on the Square. TELL US ABOUT THE SPACE YOU HAVE We are located in the heart of Custom House Square as part... View Article
WHEN DID YOUR RESTAURANT OPEN? Overwood at Balloo House has been open since the end of July. The inspiration for Overwood came out of conversations with Danni Barry about a mutual love of beautifully-cooked meats and fish using charcoal and wood, and a longstanding respect of the great grill restaurants... View Article
WHEN DID YOUR RESTAURANT OPEN? Tartine at Distillers Arms opened on April 9, 2009. Previously, I had been operating my own small restaurant called Watercress above a pub in Ballintoy, but this was only a summer season venture and I closed over the winter months. I had outgrown this and... View Article
WHEN DID YOUR RESTAURANT OPEN? Six by Nico Belfast opened on March 5. I was inspired to open after making many trips to Belfast and spending time there. There are a lot of similarities to Glasgow, which is where I live and where I have another restaurant. TELL US ABOUT... View Article
