The arrival of new Italian gourmet flavours hit Galway today when the Olio & Farina Italian franchise opened its new store at 50 Upper Abbeygate Street in Galway. The new franchised store is owned and managed by Liam and Maria Payne who both have a wealth of experience in the catering and hospitality industry.

To mark the occasion there was an official opening in the store, which provided customers and guests a unique opportunity to sample the wide range of traditional Italian products prepared in-store by gourmet Italian chef Paolo Parisi. The new Olio & Farina store, located in the historic centre of Galway, is designed for food lovers, especially lovers of Italian food and will comprise of a shop and delicatessen where a wide range of Italian produce, from olive oil, fresh meats and cheeses to wines and chocolates can be purchased.

The shop will also include a cafe where customers can enjoy freshly cooked pasta, panini, fresh meats and cheeses to consume on the premises or take-away. In addition, the store will stock a selection of traditional Italian wines, including many household names such as Montelpuciano, Brunello and Barolo. Galway is Olio & Farinas second franchise operation in Ireland, after Limerick which opened a year ago. A third retail franchise store is opening in Dublin soon.