The Irish Stew

The Irish Stew

51 Cornmarket

Dave and Anne find their place in the culinary culture.

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John and Sally McKenna
May 07, 2026
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Cured Oyster, Soy, Ginger and Cucumber; Duck Liver Parfait, boozy Prunes and charred Brioche

To understand the forces that drive Dave and Anne, of 51 Cornmarket Restaurant, you just need to turn to the back page of the restaurant’s menu, or look up at the writing on the blackboard above the banquette in their Cork city centre restaurant.

Their Mission Statement is concise, and takes us right to the heart of the restaurant:

“Our ethos is simple. S…

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