HARLEY ST FOOD MARKET RETURNS TODAY WITH NEW GLOBAL MENU

 HARLEY ST FOOD MARKET RETURNS TODAY WITH NEW GLOBAL MENU

 

The Metropole Hotel has announced the return of Harley StrEAT, the popular summer destination for foodies who are always on the lookout for new tastes. The food market is set to start from Friday, June 9th onwards with a variety of cuisines ranging from Mexican, Middle Eastern, Thai and American. 

The newly launched menu is under the direction of Executive Head Chef of Trigon Hotels, Alex Petit, who is known for his innovative creations that blend flavours from different countries and regions. 

The food on offer has been made with locally sourced ingredients and will include both meat and vegetarian bites including Tacos Al Pastor, Falafel Gyro Bowl, Fried Chicken Waffle, BBQ Brisket Hash, and Thai Seafood Spice Box.  For the sweet tooth there is Limoncello Summer Posset and Vasil's Famous Baklava. Guests can look forward to enjoying a diverse range of dishes that will tickle their taste buds and tantalise their senses.

Roger Russell, General Manager at Metropole Hotel said, "We are thrilled to bring back the Harley StrEAT food market this summer. This is our way of offering guests and locals a unique culinary experience that showcases the diverse range of flavours while enjoying the fantastic summer vibe. Our team of chefs have ensured that there is something for everyone. I can’t wait for people to try out what’s on offer."

Located just a stone's throw away from Metropole Hotel, Harley Street is renowned for its vibrant street art, cultural integration and culinary adventure. The food market is open from Friday-Sunday 1pm – 7pm and Monday Bank Holidays 1-5pm.

For more information visit - https://www.harleysstreat.com/

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OUTDOOR CAFE ON HARLEY STREET AIMING TO ENHANCE THE CHRISTMAS CHEER

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Metropole GM Roger Russell

OUTDOOR CAFE ON HARLEY STREET AIMING TO ENHANCE THE CHRISTMAS CHEER

A new cafe has opened on Harley Street in Cork City. The Harley Street Market is serving up an array of festive treats this year. Drinks include Christmas Punch, Mulled Wine, Hotel Whiskeys and Hot Chocolate. They will also be serving a Pulled Pork Bap and a McCarthys Artisan Sausage Bap. 

The Harley Street café is a long term project and will open throughout the year. It will be operated by the Metropole Hotel. 

The Metropole Hotel is delighted to once again be welcoming guests and they are urging people to support local businesses this festive season which will in turn support local jobs and local suppliers. . 

The Metropole Hotel is 123 years old and in that time they have been through the Spanish flu, World War 1, World War 2, War of Independence, Easter Rising, Civil War, Polio and smallpox outbreaks, Wall Street Crash, the Ash Cloud, Foot and Mouth, Bird flu.

General Manager, Roger Russell said: “The Metropole Hotel has been through so much and has always come out the other side. We will come out the other side of this pandemic too. We are so glad to see our guests coming back through our doors and we are so looking forward to the weeks ahead where we can treat them as they escape the hustle and bustle outside.”

This year the Metropole Hotel has its own real life Elf of the Shelf which will be seen throughout December at the hotel. Guests have been told to be on the look-out for the hotel’s elf - Peppermint Tinselbottom as she aims to spread cheer this festive season. 

Also, in order to raise funds for their charity partner, Cork Penny Dinners, the front office team at The Metropole are now taking orders for children’s letters from Santa’s Little Helper. The letters are €6.50 each and for each letter sold €5 of the payment will go directly to Cork Penny Dinners.

Trigon Hotels, which includes the Metropole Hotel, Cork International Hotel and the Cork Airport Hotel have just launched their Gift Card, a first for the hotel and in perfect time for the festive season ahead. They are encouraging people to ‘shop local’, saying it has never been more important. With Trigon, as well as supporting local employment people are also supporting Trigon’s local suppliers including their food suppliers, beverage suppliers, printers and so much more. 

The Metropole Hotel in Cork's Victorian Quarter is hopeful of a busy and bustling Christmas in Corks City Centre. They are currently offering a popular festive afternoon tea which is available for delivery, takeaway or dine in. Equally so, the “Bottomless Brunch” is in full swing at the weekends in December and there is also a takeaway brunch option.