Derry's Craft Village is set to get a significant investment that will offer visitors relaxed dining in one of the city’s cultural hot spots.
Local business owner Ray Moran has added a new element to his restaurant offering in Derry’s Craft Village with anticipation building for the launch of Soda & Starch Bistro on June 30.
Mr Moran, who already runs the popular Soda & Starch Under the Canopy and Artis Restaurant will offer diners a more relaxed and casual offering that celebrates quality local produce with a focus on ‘from farm to plate’ at the new Soda & Starch Bistro.
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The businessman, who has worked for more than 30 years in the food business, said: “Our existing two venues in Derry’s Craft Village have received phenomenal feedback since they began operating.
“And we are proud to launch something of a hybrid between the two that will allow guests to enjoy the best seasonal produce in what is a beautiful part of the city.”
Mr Moran has attracted a host of accolades for his first venue, Soda & Starch, including featuring in the Top 100 Restaurants in Ireland rankings for the years 2019 and 2020.
It has also been featured in the McKenna’s Guide four years running and has taken the award for North West Restaurant of the Year, among others.
Dishes on the launch menu include seafood from Moore on the Quay, and steaks and seasonal vegetarian options, with the majority of dishes using the Kopa Grill, a vented sealed oven that produces juicer meats and primal heat flavours.
The grill will give the new Bistro menu a street food accent that will further complement the quality produce.
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