Cork has a good reputation for food. Beef, Lamb, Bacon and poultry are raised to a very high standard. The dairy produce is as good as any in the world. The sea is full of fish and shellfish. These products are served up in both traditional and innovative ways throughout the county, and are complemented by dozens of ethnic restaurants cooking food from all over the world. There are over 500 restaurants in the yellow pages and many are world class. Some examples are:
The Ambassador, Cook St, Cork - One of the finest Chinese restaurants around.
Cafe Paradiso, Lancaster Quay, Cork - One of the best vegetarian restaurants anywhere.
Quay Coop, Sullivan's Quay, Cork - Top quality vegetarian wholefoods, especially good lunches.
Wylam, Victoria Cross, Cork - Excellent Chinese food.
Gingerbread House, Paul St, Cork - Large daytime cafe with large selection of cakes.
Bully's, Paul St, Cork - Possibly the best pizza in Cork.
Bracken Cafe, Paul St, Cork - Nicest scones in the city.
Jim Edwards, Short Quay, Kinsale - Quality, reasonably-priced restaurant.
Fishy Fishy Cafe, Guardwell, Kinsale - Top class fish dishes.
Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry, Midleton - Top-quality, wholesome Irish food (as seen on TV, regularly).
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