The Manhattan Restaurant of Donegal Town was officially relaunched on Friday night – with everyone wanting a taste of the Big Apple experience.
The modern restaurant is now under new ownership, with award-winning Chef Jonathan Reeves and Catherine Keown at the helm. The couple hosted a grand party to toast to a new era for the venue, with many locals turning out to support the venture.
Chef Jonathan Reeves, Catherine Keown and Donegal Town Mayor Pauric Kennedy at The Manhattan Restaurant
Ernan and Mary McGettigan, from the Donegal Town Community Chamber with Catherine Keown and Jonathan Reeves at The Manhattan Restaurant
Catherine and Jonathan with Mary Coughlan at The Manhattan Restaurant
Canapés went down a treat at the party as guests had the opportunity to sample the new and funky dishes on the menu.
Jerk Chicken, Coca-Cola Pork Belly, Gin & Tonic Scampi and to-die-for chocolate brownies are just some of the stand-out dishes on the eclectic menu, alongside the top classics, which are always fresh.
Chef Jonathan is the previous owner of a 2 AA Rosette restaurant in England and is best known as the former Head Chef of one of Mayo’s top restaurants, Brennan’s Lane.
Now, he is bringing all the influences of his career together to give diners at Manhattan an interesting treat, enjoying locally-sourced food in a casual environment. Fifteen staff are employed within the team.
The Manhattan Restaurant Team celebrating their relaunch night
Manager Jimmy Hubert with staff team members, Front L-R: Erika, Rosie, Emma. Back L-R: India, Olivia and Brendan at The Manhattan Restaurant
The chef team: Avril, Jonathan, Daniel and Helen at The Manhattan Restaurant
The 60-seat restaurant also has a chilled-out cocktail area which seats many more guests to enjoy The Manhattan’s bespoke cocktails, such as Strawberry Daiquiris and Emilia’s Elixirs.
The Manhattan Restaurant
The chefs have a taste! Irish Food Guide Blogger Zach Gallagher and Enda O’Rourke from Proper Street Food at The Manhattan Restaurant
India and Pauric Kennedy at The Manhattan Restaurant
Speaking after the relaunch, Chef Jonathan said: “We really enjoyed tonight, it’s nice to invite everyone in to see what we are doing here at The Manhattan.
“We have an exciting few months ahead. We’ve got a new menu coming out in October and some new additions to the cocktail list. Our cocktails will be done in a particular fashion because we like to have something a little bit ‘us’. We look to be funky wherever possible.
“The support from the Donegal Town community has been amazing over the past few months. It has been phenomenal. There is a lot of good willing people and the support tonight has been fantastic.
“Party season is coming up and we will be catering to all special occasions. We’re looking forward to arranging menus to suit every group’s tastes and budgets, just give us a call and we’ll look after you.”
Catherine added: ”We want to thank everyone who has attended the relaunch. It means so much to us and we are delighted to see how well it has gone. We love to see new faces coming in and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to The Manhattan Restaurant.”
Phone (074) 974 0111 to book your next meal out at Manhattan, or follow them on social media for updates and sneak peeks:
View the menus at: www.themanhattanrestaurant.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/manhattansteakhousedonegaltown
Instagram: @themanhattanrestaurant
Twitter: @JonreevesChef
Check out more photos from the relaunch below:
The Manhattan Restaurant owner Jonathan Reeves with Marina Gaffney
Justin and Christina Irwin at The Manhattan Restaurant
Mary Coughlan catching up with her neighbour Brendan at The Manhattan Restaurant
Angela Griffin and Siobhan Murray at The Manhattan Restaurant
Gillian Stevenson, Peter Ward, Nora Breslin, Joe Breslin and John McGrory at The Manhattan Restaurant
Mary, Ian, Joyce and Ernan at The Manhattan Restaurant
Francis King and Christina Keown at The Manhattan Restaurant
James and Erin Hackett at The Manhattan Restaurant
Olivia and India sharing the great canapes at The Manhattan Restaurant
Marie McGowan and Miriam Feeney at The Manhattan Restaurant
Front L-R: Kevin Carey and Pauline Brogan. Back L-R: Fiona McHugh, Kieran Kelly, Maeve Barrett and Jacinta Kelly at The Manhattan Restaurant
Roisin and Aileen from Bank of Ireland at The Manhattan Restaurant
Kieran and Martin Kelly at The Manhattan Restaurant
Celebratory cake at The Manhattan Restaurant Relaunch
