The popular restaurant previously known as St. George’s Market Bar & Grill, has opened its doors to the public today under the new name, George’s of the Market.

The rebrand heralds a new era for the legendary restaurant which has overlooked the historic St George’s Market for the last 15 years and has hosted a stream of esteemed celebrity chefs including John Torode and Gino Di Campo.

Newly refurbished, the restaurant offers a welcoming, sophisticated space for patrons to dine, drink or simply enjoy a velvety cappuccino, while soaking up the bustling atmosphere of the unique venue.

Not forgetting its roots, George’s of the Market’s award-winning Ulster Fry is still on offer, along with a number of other high quality, classic dishes that feature ingredients straight from the market floor, which are sure to satisfy any appetite whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner

The chic updated bar area means that after work crowds in the local vicinity now have a new venue where they can leave the busy working environment behind and welcome in the weekend instead. With a generous selection of delicious bar snacks and international and local beverages on offer, the relaxed atmosphere provides the perfect place to unwind with friends and colleagues.

Brian Martin, a member of the management team at George’s of the Market said:

“We are delighted to bring this new offering to Belfast which we hope will revitalise this part of the city as an exciting destination for dining and socialising.

“We believe our selection of fresh, locally sourced food is second to none and are proud to be working closely with market traders who, like us, place food quality – and its origin – above all else.”

“In addition to offering an exceptional dining experience, we are pleased to announce that we will now be offering event solutions to corporate customers who want somewhere uniquely different and memorable to host their meetings and functions.”

Executive Chef, James Bell, who has years experience of creating mouthwatering menus in a range of establishments added:

“There are very few restaurants who are in the position we are in. To be able to serve dishes to customers whilst seeing the supplier whom we purchased the ingredients from on the floor below us, is something truly special and we consider ourselves incredibly lucky.”

With convenient opening times of 10.00am-2.30pm for brunch Tuesday to Sunday and 5.00pm-9.30pm Wednesday to Saturday for dinner, diners can enjoy a stunning meal at any time of the day.

To find out more about George’s of the Market, or to make a reservation, please visit www.georgesbelfast.com or call 028 9024 0014.

Linden Foods the County Tyrone based meat processor wins a prestigious GOLD ‘Blas Na hEireann’ Food Award for their Lidl Inisvale Selection Irish Hereford Fillet Steaks.

Now in its 8^th year, Blas na hEireann, The Irish Food Awards is one of the biggest competitions for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. Over 2500 products have been entered into this year’s competition to win Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards in over 90 food and drink categories.

“To win a Gold Award is a fantastic achievement. We are very proud of our Inisvale selection range. They have proven extremely popular and have picked up a few awards recently. This is a testament to the quality and taste of our products. The fillet steaks are very succulent, full flavored and affordable which make it a perfect product.  We share this award with Lidl. We have a great relationship with their team and look forward to producing more exciting products in the future.”commented; Elaine Willis – Head of Innovation Linden Foods

An Armagh family has gone the extra mile by running the Belfast City Marathon to raise more than £10,000 for a local charity that is close to their heart, Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland.

The family, who has been directly affected by the genetic condition, formed a relay team made up of Ivor Haffey, Jessica Haffey, Margaret Allen, Nicole Allen and Alan Hawthorne.

Between them, they raised over £10,200, which will help the charity to deliver support for families living with the disease in Northern Ireland.

Family spokesperson, Margaret Allen, who is Capital Projects Manager at the Mount Charles Group, said: “We are delighted to have raised so much money for such a good cause. I’ve been aware of Huntington’s disease from a very young age as a number of my relatives have been died from it, but it wasn’t until my sister Helen was diagnosed a few years ago that I fully realised the devastating impact that the disease has on those living with the condition.

“The local community has been fantastic and we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to each and every person that supported us. We would also like to thank the Armagh Ulster Farmers Union, suppliers to The Mount Charles Group, Kerry Foods Group and Linwoods who have all played a key part in helping us reach our fundraising total. We are simply overwhelmed by the generosity!”

Errol Walsh from Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland said: “We are thrilled with the level of support we have received from the Haffey family.

“Huntington’s Disease is a rare, inherited and highly complex condition that affects hundreds of people in Northern Ireland. The money raised by the Haffey family will go a long way to help us raise awareness of the condition in Northern Ireland, reduce the stigma attached to the disease and support local families living with it.”

Helen Hawthorne, who suffers from Huntington’s Disease said: “It’s been wonderful to see my family join together to run the marathon and help to raise awareness of Huntington’s Disease. I believe that taking part in the race has made us stronger as a family, with everyone supporting and encouraging each other with their training. I’m pleased that the money we have raised will go some way to help support other families who are going through the same as us.”

Huntington’s Disease, often known as HD, is a hereditary disorder of the central nervous system. It usually develops in adulthood and can cause a wide variety of symptoms including involuntary movements, difficultly in speech and swallowing, weight loss, depression and changes of mood.

For more information on Huntington’s Disease or to make a donation to Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland visit http://hdani.org.uk

Hannans / The Meat Merchant are delighted to be named winner of the Ulster Bank “Ulster Business Achievers Agri-business 2015” at an event held this morning at the Ulster Museum.

The Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards received 676 entries from across Ireland. There are 8 categories and winners are selected in each category by province.

Hannans / The Meat Merchant as winner of The Ulster Business Achievers Agri-business now compete against the three Agri-business winners from Munster, Connacht and Leinster for the title of All Ireland Agri-business Winner and also against the other seven category winners from Ulster for the title of Ulster Business Achiever overall Champion 2015.