Lorraine Keane studied Broadcasting and Journalism in Ballyfermot College in Dublin and achieved fame shortly afterwards while working as the AA Roadwatch Radio Correspondent.
She then became the entertainment reporter for TV3’s main evening news and subsequently fronted that channel’s style and entertainment show ‘Exposé’. As a result, Lorraine has become something of a style icon in Ireland and in 2009 she was crowned the most stylish lady at the Peter Mark Style Awards .
But when she came to ‘The Restaurant’, Lorraine left her designer gear behind and dressed in traditional uniform whites. She feels just as comfortable in the kitchen as she does on TV as cooking is her passion and she is always cooking for her large family and wide circle of friends.
When it came to taking part in the show, Lorraine threw herself into the restaurant challenge as she always does, 100%…
‘I suppose I am a bit obsessive compulsive, when I’m given a task or a challenge, unfortunately I tend to put everything into it.’
Lorraine is conscious that she is not cooking for her family and friends in the Wineport, but diners and food critics.
But as with everything Lorraine does, she is reaching for gold and when it comes to stars, she is chasing one thing…
‘I have to try and be five stars, I have to at least try my best.’
Will Lorraine pull off the restaurant challenge and achieve her goal of 5 stars? Will regular critics Tom Doorley and Paolo Tullio recognise the effort that Lorraine has put into her menu? Will guest critic Nick Munier of ‘Pichet’ love the menu as much as the chef?
Lorraine Keane’s Menu – Starters
Parmesan Risotto with Goat’s Cheese,
Aubergine Salsa and Caramelised Walnuts
Citrus Cured Organic Salmon
with Melon and Avocado Purée
Mains
Loin of Connemara Lamb with
Fondant Potato and Butternut Squash
Black Sole on the Bone
with Brown Shrimp Dressing
Desserts
Blackberry Cosmo’s
Warm Chocolate Fondant Tart
with Milk Chocolate Ice Cream