Kildare chef in the running for top award

A Co Kildare chef has been shortlisted for a major award.

Barry Liscombe of Harte's in Kildare Town is a nominee for Best Overall Chef in the Food & Wine Magazine Restaurant of the Year awards.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony hosted by former Dragon's Den judge Norah Casey in The InterContinental Hotel, Dublin 4 on Sunday, August 28.

Now in their 16th year, The Food & Wine Magazine Restaurant of the Year Awards in association with Nespresso Business Solutions, are considered the most prestigious and authoritative culinary awards in the Irish calendar.

Diners from all over Ireland were invited to nominate their favourite restaurants and chefs, with the top entries going forward for deliberation by a national culinary panel of judges, made up of industry experts and national food critics.

The national awards for Overall Best Chef and Overall Best Restaurant are put through a further judging process, whereby the entire judging panel vote electronically and in private to ensure a measured choice for these important awards.

Awards will also be presented for Best Wine Experience, Best Sommelier, Best Casual Dining, Best World Cuisine and Best Service.