Chef JP McMahon said his electricity bill at Cava Galway has jumped from €25,000 to €75,000 for the year, and could increase still further if there are any more price rises. He admitted there would be some tough decisions to be made in the near future, as food ingredient prices are also continuing to get more expensive. ‘Butter has now gone up by 66%, lots of staples like flour have gone up massively, and I fear this will mean the end for some places,’ he warned.
https://evoke.ie/2022/07/13/news/irish-news/restaurant-owner-says-high-energy-costs-are-a-recipe-for-disaster
yeah noticed when it closed. Then it's had a To lease sign in the window since last week.
Assumed they would need to have a new address if they didn't already have one. Since i assume there would be some commitment to the cause and it wouldn't all just end cos they lost a premises. Hope it finds somewhere soon that isn't way out of the way.
Tartare, Dominick Street, last day of trading will be September 4.
From activity in the old bookshop next door I had thought they may be expanding, so that's a surprise.
Looks like that bookshop is in the process of becoming something else anyway
They've planning permission in for a b&b or some sort of other thing there. I'm assuming they're still going to continue even though they're closing Tartare.
Eglinton Street
Cake My Day is dedicated to providing the best quality baked products at an affordable price, using the finest ingredients and time-tested, traditional methods to create mouth-watering cakes, cupcakes and other desserts as well as a variety of fresh and wholesome breads.
Selected Clothing opens tomorrow in the former Warehouse unit in Edward Square.
There's a new takeaway where Chopped in the front of Eyre Square centre was, I was told it would be opening in a couple of weeks. I had seen activity behind the temporary gallery wall thing for the last few weeks . They've now revealed the premises but it's going to be a while before they open apparently.
Also have a logo sign up on the pillar at the end. replacing the Chopped sign which had been taken down last week.
Loam is closing temporarily for the winter season due to staff shortages and increased costs. All staff being amalgamated into Éan for now until they reopen next spring.
What a shame. Presumably if they aren't operating, they won't be able to maintain the Michelin Star. Galway will lose a couple if that is the case.
Its not the city but Graze in Kinvara closed down yesterday and Ajla in Clarenbridge are closed down due to staffing issues. Won't be much left in South Galway once you go past Oranmore.
Galway City Council has given the green light for a vacant store in the city’s west end to be converted into a new coffee shop.
Planning permission has been granted to change the use of the ground floor of a former taxi center at William Street West from retail to a coffee shop.
Stitches Haberdashery/fabric shop has opened. Was in it yesterday . Still has the repair dept in the back and the front is the sales shop. It's awaiting a larger delivery of fabric but not sure how much they will be able to have in there. Wasn't sure what to expect when seeing all notice on a shop window. So it's obviously not got as much choice as Hickeys had but it does mean something is available in the centre of town
Bia Boru ;)
This copied from the GSPCA Facebook page re their new Galway shop
Galway SPCA To Open NEW Galway Store On Thursday September 29th
It’s exciting times for the Galway SPCA as we are delighted to announce the first in a host of new and progressive changes undertaken by the Charity.
We’ll be opening our brand new store on Thursday, September 29th in
Unit 40A, Briarhill Business Park, Parkmore Rd, Galway.
The new store will allow us to be open to sell a broader range of items than ever before including large pieces of pre-loved furniture – who knows what treasures you will find!
This is part of an overhaul that we’re undergoing at the minute with the team of volunteers working on a number of different initiatives which we hope to launch over the coming months.
We can also confirm that we have not renewed our lease on the premises at
St Augustine Street.
Unfortunately our needs had long outgrown the premises, particularly with the difficulties that the ongoing flooding brought about.
We would like to whole-heartedly thank everyone who supported this store over the past number of years and hope that you can join us on the next stage of our journey in our new location.
Donations can be made to the new location, including larger items of furniture that are in good condition but no longer have a purpose in your home or business
by contacting our office on 091 563631,
Supervalu could be on the way back to Oranmore Joyces if Kavanaughs get the spot.
The old Eddie Rockets outlet on Eglington Street seems to be taking on a new life soon
Wishbone, a franchise is moving in there.
Wishbone opened today its very busy good start for them be good for the area, prices are eye-watering €16.80 for a chicken burger...would want to be pretty tasty! Here's the menu :-)
Outrageous prices
The tenders & wings are not described as including chips (contrast with the chicken burger). Those prices are saucy.
It's a new business starting out in an environment where it costs over 10 grand per billing cycle literally just to keep the lights on. I doubt the high prices are purely out of greed.
They're an established Dublin business, with 3 outlets up there. So doesn't really count as a 'new business starting out'. They'll do well to 'do well' here at those prices you'd think.
its the LAN-TRIN!!!
I love wishbone but yeah looks like their Dublin prices followed them, would have easily spent €25 on a meal which were wings, fries and a drink - its good buts its a treat
Same thing with the Dublin prices at the Elephant & Castle. At the end of the day when it's just wings and burgers, those prices are hard to swallow.
Don't a lot of establishments (restaurants & pubs) charge that for a burger/chicken burger and chips? It's expensive but becoming the norm unfortunately.
I have heard the adage about the higher the price the more attractive a commodity is and the cheaper the more skeptical people are as to why.
But surely there has to be a cut off point for how much people are willing to pay. & is that corner in the most prestigious place anyway? Hope those prices aren't contagious for other businesses around town.
Just as long as restaurant owners don't cut staff wages to the point that they depend on tips to make ends meet. Tip culture is not welcome in Galway.
Says who? It's personal choice whether to tip or not.
I think they mean were the staff are depentant on TIPS for a living wage.
