14/10/2016

St George's Awarded 'Best Market' At Observer Food Monthly Awards

St George's Market in Belfast has been awarded 'Best Market' at the annual Observer Food Monthly Awards.

Readers voted for the market to scoop the coveted title and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was named 'Food Personality'.

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Brian Kingston, said: "This is another terrific and well-deserved award for one of the jewels in Belfast's crown. It is a fitting tribute to the work of the Market traders and staff in making St George's the success that it is today."

(CD)

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