Creating a Culinary Destination: The Concept of an Irish Grocery with Tasting Rooms
Inspired by Eataly, this project envisions a vibrant Irish grocery market featuring tasting rooms and themed restaurants. It promotes local artisan foods, organic products, and seasonal dishes in a collaborative environment. The destination will include butchers, fishmongers, and cafés alongside educational workshops, cooking classes, and product demonstrations. The goal is to foster an Irish food culture, providing employment and training, while drawing tourists and food enthusiasts. Support comes from various funding bodies including Tourism Ireland and Bord Bia.
Creating a Culinary Destination: The Concept of an Irish Grocery with Tasting Rooms
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Bia an Idea JJ Healy Cork Institute of Technology
What is Eataly? It is a building dedicated to showcasing the food and beverages of Italy Oscar Farinetti owner/driver /60% Food Co-ops 40% Slow Food International consultant(quality & standards) 8 themed restaurants, Super market
Café- Ice Cream parlour-Pastry shop Cookery School-€10/€130, Wine & beer tasting, Demos Cellars- wine/ cheese/meat Producer tours 9 shops in Italy,, 1 new York, 5 Japan
Swipe from the best, then adapt: Tom Peters We should have something similar here in Ireland Super Food Market- butchers, fishmongers, cheesemonger, bakery, confectionery, delicatessen, off-licence Restaurants Seafood-Meats-Vegetarian- Small Plates(Tapini)- Cafe
Research Test kitchen & Food science laboratory, Sensory analysis Cookery School Classes by chefs & producers Apprenticeships, qualifications
All Irish Products Organic, Free range, Hand made, Homemade Classical, Historical, Authentic, Contemporary dishes, Seasonal Traditional and modern methods Artisan/Producer in Residence fortnightly/monthly Talks/demos on product Sale of product Rent free Food Museum Technology ,artefacts Library,Classes/ lectures/ guest speakers
Educational & Commercial Promoting an Irish Food Culture Providing employment & Training Environment for innovation and entrepreneurs
Destination for tourists Funding Tourism Ireland, Failte Ireland, Bord Bia, IFA, Agri-Aware, Colleges & Universities , Private Investment
Thank you for listening Questions ???