Join us at The Metropole Hotel on Thursday, 12 November at 7pm for an evening celebrating autumn flavours and incredible wine.

Join us at The Metropole Hotel on Thursday, 12 November at 7pm for an evening celebrating autumn flavours, thoughtful cooking and the distinctive wines of Jura and Alsace.

Guided by the theme “Towards Zero Food Waste”, this five-course dinner explores how ingredients can be used creatively and respectfully, from nose-to-tail Wild Atlantic hake to a root-to-stem apple dessert.

Begin with a glass of Pepin Pétillant Naturel from Alsace before enjoying a seasonal menu featuring cauliflower and Comté croquettes, Wild Atlantic hake, Wild Irish venison, baked Mont d’Or and an inventive apple finale.

Each course is paired with a wine sourced from Le Caveau. Emmanuel Boutard will present the wines throughout the evening, sharing insights into the regions, producers and pairings.

An evening for food and wine lovers to discover new flavours, explore two remarkable French wine regions and enjoy a considered approach to seasonal dining.

The menu and wine pairings

Welcome wine

Pepin Pétillant Naturel, Alsace

Cauliflower & Comté Croquette

House garlic aioli, chimichurri and cauliflower leaves

Paired with Meyer-Fonné Pinot Gris Réserve, Alsace

Nose-to-Tail Wild Atlantic Hake

Miso beurre blanc, sprouting broccoli, new season potatoes, samphire and dill

Paired with Meyer-Fonné Riesling Grand Cru, Wineck-Schlossberg, Alsace

Wild Irish Venison

Wild mushrooms, ranch dressing, fermented hot sauce, coriander and sumac

Paired with Le Glanon, Trousseau, Jura

Baked Mont d’Or

Dried figs, crackers, Black Irish Apple “Butter” and walnuts

Paired with Le Glanon, Savagnin Ouillé, Jura

Apple “Root-to-Stem”

Five spice anglaise, apple caramel and vanilla bean ice cream

Paired with Meyer-Fonné Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive, Hinterburg, Alsace 2017

Event details

Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

Time: 7pm

Venue: The Metropole Hotel, Cork

Price: €90 per person, including the five-course dinner and listed wine pairings

Dietary requirements

Gluten-free and vegetarian adaptations are available and must be requested when booking. Please advise us of any food allergies at the time of booking so the team can confirm suitability. Other dietary adaptations and a children’s menu are not available.

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