Seafood & Pubs –an Irrestible Combination – BIM Announces Seafood Circle Awards and Launch 2003 Guide
BIM ANNOUNCES SEAFOOD CIRCLE AWARDS & LAUNCH 2003 GUIDE Thursday 30 January 2003 – Immediate release
Ireland is renowned for its exceptional seafood and for its wonderful range of pubs and bars. The BIM Seafood Circle Pub Lunch Scheme marries these two great icons of Ireland. This scheme developed by BIM, in association with vintners, aims to support and encourage pubs to improve the quality and range of seafood dishes on lunchtime menus.
For Seafood Circle members receiving their Award today this is the result of months of work. To gain entry to the scheme all applicants must serve a minimum 25 % seafood on lunchtime menus and comply with current food safety regulations. Once accepted onto the programme, they undertake the second phase, which focuses on topics including fish handling techniques, menu planning, customer services and promotional and marketing tips. The final milestone is successfully passing the independent assessment by Excellence Ireland. Only then will they receive the unique Seafood Circle Award plaque and a listing in the Guide. Membership is valid for one year only.
BIM Seafood Circle members are dotted around the country. While each member is unique and menus will vary, all offer quality seafood at lunchtime and have well-trained staff that are knowledgeable about the seafood dishes on offer. This makes a lunchtime visit to any BIM Seafood Circle pub a pleasurable experience for everyone, not just the seafood lover.
“People generally love to eat out, and it’s not just about the food, but the whole meal experience. Ireland has the finest seafood to offer and with the right level of commitment from individual pubs, combined with support from BIM through the Seafood Circle, there is a wonderful opportunity for establishments to set themselves apart,’ commented Pat Keogh, BIM’s CEO at today’s event.
The Seafood Circle Pub Lunch Guide 2003 will be available in regional tourism offices throughout the country, or by contacting BIM’s market development division.
For further press information contact Mairead Mallon, Tel: 087 9197312 or 01 214 4214
Pubs listed:
The Brandywell, Dromod, Co. Leitrim
The Bridge Bar, Portmagee, Co. Kerry
Finn’s Bar & The Milestone, William Street, Limerick
IN, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
Keenans, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon
Johnnie Fox’s, Glencullen, Co. Dublin
Johnny Frank’s Bar, Tralee, Co. Kerry
The Lobster Pot, Burtonport, Co. Donegal
The Long Dock, Carrigaholt, Co. Cork
O’Loughlin’s Bar & Restaurant, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
O’Sullivans Thatch Bar & Restaurant, Listowel, Co. Kerry
Pooles Porter House, Gorey, Co. Wexford
The Purty Kitchen, Monkstown, Co. Dublin
The Queens Bar & Restaurants, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
Ryan’s Bar, Navan, Co. Meath
Skippers Tavern Seafood Bar, Burtonport, Co. Donegal
An Súgán, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
The Tavern Bar & Restaurant, Westport, Co. Mayo
Vaughans Anchor Inn, Liscannor, Co. Clare
Wrights Anglers Rest, Chapellizod, Dublin 20
The Brewery Bar, James’Gate, Dublin 8
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