Hooked, Eala Bhan Restaurants, Taste of Sligo Tours- Owner Anthony Gray joins us on Episode 7 of the Sligo Life Podcast

As a passionate Sligo native, family man and restauranteur, Anthony’s true love is showcasing local and seasonal produce in an artistic environment.
Anthony is ” THE NORTH WEST’S ULTIMATE FOODIE” and in March 2019 was awarded “LOCAL FOOD HERO” for Sligo & Connaught.
In 2019 Anthony was also awarded a Business ALL STAR award and recognised as a thought leader in the food industry here in Ireland.

We talked about how Anthony got into the food business.
How he has been managing over the lockdown.
What he would love to fix about Sligo.
What he is looking forward to in the future.

He dedicates his time tirelessly to being a champion of Sligo and the Wild Atlantic way, working closely with Failte Ireland to power the local food revolution in the Northwest.
Having previously held the position of chairman, Anthony is now on the board of the Sligo Food Trail, which has been energetically and effectively putting the dynamic food culture of the beautiful city of Sligo on the culinary map of Ireland. He is also past President of the Restaurant Association of Ireland.

Anthony is a restaurateur, in his benchmark Eala Bhan fine dining restaurant (recently awarded best seafood venue), as well as his newest addition, Hooked, winner of many awards and recognitions also, the latest being included in the top 100 restaurants in Ireland and winning “ Best Casual Dining” in Connaught.

On a daily basis Anthony and his team put the locally sourced tastes of Sligo and the North West of Ireland right there on your plate, sourcing superb artisan ingredients to complete his picture of proud, self-contained and ambitious food.
Therefore he makes the ideal host to guide you in sampling the best that Sligo has to offer.
Anthony would like to continue to inspire others and dedicate time to communicating the wonderful culture and produce that we have here in the Wild Atlantic Way and communicate this globally. 

What do you love about living in Sligo?: 

The history of my family here, the memories as a child and now the wonderful passion for food and local produce that is here in abundance in Sligo in the Wild Atlantic way. We have put Sligo on the map as a foodie destination. Together as a county of passionate, creative and talented restaurateurs, chefs and foodies we have really communicated to tourists and food lovers just how amazing Sligo is!

What are your must-do Sligo recommendations? Restaurants/Walks etc.: 

Has to be my restaurants of course :) Hooked & Eala Bhan, 
Enjoy a late brunch at Hooked .. all day to 5pm and a fine dining experience at Eala Bhan
Enjoy a Sligo taste tour with my business Taste of Sligo tours. Experiencing the best of Sligo's food and drink scene in one afternoon with non other than myself as host. 
Sample the best of Sligo Oysters with WB's.
The wonderful Mammy Johnston’s ice cream of course. Either at Strandhill with the family or at Hooked in Sligo town. An ice cream and a stroll soaking up the Sligo atmosphere. A pint steeped in history and culture at McGlynns Bar, 
Spend some time at Knocknarae, Ben bulben, Voya seaweed clearing the head and refreshing my outlook.

How can people find you online?

HookedSligo.ie
Ealabhan.ie 
TasteofSligoTours.ie