It’s going to be a very busy day at chef Martin Anderson’s super new Sonder Restaurant in Letterkenny tomorrow.
While the eatery has been opened a few weeks now and drawing great crowds, the official opening takes place tomorrow, Friday.
Things kick off when the Highland Radio breakfast show broadcasts from 7-10am with complimentary refreshments during the live broadcast.
Official opening at 4pm with complimentary food tastings , selfie mirror from walled city photo booths and live music from the Letterkenny Ukulele orchestra.
Sonder is located in Rossview Business Park, on the Port Road in Letterkenny.
The restaurant opened in late May after years of planning by chef Martin Anderson.
The restaurant boasts a live kitchen & deli where guests can see their food prepared to order.
“This was very important for me,” says Martin. “I love talking to those who come in. I’ll be eating and sharing my food, anyone can stand and watch us prepare their food and also select the salads that they wish to eat.”
Sonder opens at 8.30am for takeaway hot & cold beverages and also for filled recyclable lunch boxes, there is a choice of a €5.50 or €6.50 lunchbox or just a filled sandwich for €4.50 , each box is filled with your choice of salads and can be , vegan , vegetarian and coeliac friendly if desired , hot or cold meat and chicken fillings are also available.
A hearty & healthy breakfast menu is served from 9.30-11.45am which includes , granola , hot traditional breakfast filled potato bread farl , porridge , vegan protein smoothies , turmeric poached eggs and many other options.
There is no deep frying or cooking with oil in Sonder which makes our food much healthier martin states , our self sealing ovens seal in the goodness during the cooking process ensuring maximum flavour for our carvery joints , our soup is always vegan and coeliac friendly and my chowder has gained a reputation to be one of the best in the northwest , using fresh seafood , no flour and also dairy free .
Each lunchtime Sonder serves a unique roast of the day , Sriracha chicken and Ballyholey Farm baked rooster potatoes , giving our diners a choice of hot filled signature sandwiches ,also available is Chef Anderson’s Caeser salad and select vegan & coeliac friendly options .
Our naughty corner and tray bakes are sourced from The Banba Bakery , Baker Lane & Chef Anderson provides some select dessert treats as well , famous for his rocky road , it never disappoints .
Martin starts each day by baking a batch of fresh scones which are served with homemade jam , cream and real butter from butter dishes.
“I made a promise to myself a long time ago that I would never use, butter, jam or and sachets of condiments for my food or on my tables , I’m delighted with the response to using real food.,” added Martin.
Sonder has selected a unique Italian roast coffee from Miscela D’oro , sourced for us by Coffee solutions ireland , after much research & tasting our selected bean is unique to the northwest and has a rich roasted yet mellow velvety flavour and aroma , it’s real coffee the way it should be , we also serve a large selection of herbal teas , flavoured coffees and have soy & almond milk available for all lifestyle choices .
