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Northern Ireland Year of Food & Drink 2016

Making the most of a mouthwatering year!

Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink 2016 is a celebration of everything delicious about this place. The epic landscapes, traditions and people that make our food heritage so unique. With 366 days of foodie experiences, there will be no better time for visitors to enjoy a true taste of Northern Ireland.

At Hastings Hotels we are passionate about food and believe that eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. We embrace the use of carefully selected local and seasonal quality foods to enable our chefs to prepare and create the most delicious dishes in our kitchens.

JanuaryBreakfast MonthThis month we have two delicous breakfasts to pick from - Armagh Apple Potato Cake and Mini Northern Ireland Soda Bread.

February Love Local Produce MonthBelfast Black Beef Stew Made with Whitewater Brewery’s locally brewed Belfast Black Stout,finest Northern Irish Beef and Comber Root Vegetables, with Garden Herb Dumplings and Creamy Champ.

MarchHeritage and TraditionsThis month select from our delicious Spring Lamb Hotpot with Causeway Chips & Heather Honey Carrots or our Chocolate Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding!

AprilBrewing and DistillingThis month enjoy the best of local brewing and distilling in our hotels. Try our Loin of Pork with Herb and Apple Stuffing or our Bushmills Whiskey Creme Brûlée

MayLandscapes & PlacesEnjoy our Glenarm Estate Beef Brisket. Made with the finest locally reared Beef, served in a County Antrim Buttermilk Bun, with homemade BBQ Sauce,

JuneLove DairyTry our Duo of Northern Irish Cheese. Fivemiletown Goats Cheese Parfait with a Beetroot Syrup and Fivemiletown Breaded Brie with Cranberry Chutney, served with toasted Bruschetta.

JulySeas, River & LoughsEnjoy our Smoked Lough Neagh Eel or Grilled Lough Neagh Pollan

SeptemberSavoury Bread and Butter PuddingA fabulous savoury twist on the traditional Bread and Butter Pudding using local Fivemiletown Cheddar and Carnbrooke Sausages and served with buttery Kale and Leeks.

OctoberSlow cooked Irish Beef & Spiced PumpkinThe perfect tasty comfort food made with the finest local Beef, seasonal Pumpkin, a hint of spice and accompanied by buttery Cabbage and a Horseradish Mash.

NovemberBuild Your Own SoupHerbed Vegetable and Noodle Broth, with your choice of extras! This is accompanied by a Signature Wheaten Scone. Served with Thompson’s Hastings Blend Tea or Bewley’s Estate Blend Coffee.

DecemberThornhill Confit Duck LegDelicious locally reared Duck served with Chestnut Sprouts, Sauté Potatoes and a Cranberry & Rosemary Syrup Served with Thompson’s Hastings Blend Tea or Bewley’s Estate Blend Coffee.

Belfast Telegraph Year of Food Awards