JP McMahon
JP McMahon is a prominent chef and restaurateur based in Galway, Ireland, known for championing local ingredients and promoting Irish cuisine. As the owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Aniar, he has made significant contributions to the culinary landscape in Ireland. McMahon has publicly voiced his support for the Misunderstood Heron food truck amid its planning dispute with Galway County Council.
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JP McMahon is the chef-patron at Michelin-starred Aniar in Galway and takes his festive feasting seriously.
freezing croissants, mixing leftovers into sausage rolls and shop-bought stock – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-17
Chef JP McMahon has revealed that he prefers the Italian classic, tiramisu, to all other Christmas pudding offerings.
Spectacular desserts from Aoife Noonan, Eunice Power, Lilly Higgins and more – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
JP McMahon is a restaurateur and author who will host an Italian-themed event in Aniar Galway.
Why are so many chefs ‘popping up’ for collaborations in other restaurants? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
JP McMahon is a chef leading a storytelling workshop at the arts festival.
Patti Smith, Picasso and the other best things to see in Ireland over the next week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-02
JP McMahon, the chef/patron of Michelin-starred Aniar in Galway, points out the nuances of the bakery scene.
How did we get from cream slices to €5 croissants? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-19
Owner JP McMahon commissioned architect Aidan Conway to create a new interior for this iconic Galway restaurant.
The best restaurants around Ireland worth travelling to – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
JP McMahon is preparing to open his latest venture, Kombu Ramen and Bao Bar, in Galway.
JP McMahon’s new Kombu Ramen and Bao Bar – ‘I don’t know how to do anything else. I like opening restaurants’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Chef and restaurateur JP McMahon expressed concern about the council's decision affecting food destinations.
Connemara’s Misunderstood Heron food truck announces sudden closure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
