Little Acorn Closes But Maggie’s Kitchen Lives On | Ireland News

Maggie Roche is closing her beloved Baltinglass cafe, Little Acorn, after six years — not by choice, but because the building’s being sold and her lease won’t be renewed. With no funds to fight it, she made the tough call to shut down. But don’t worry: Maggie’s still in the kitchen, cooking up joy for 55 weddings this year at Ballybeg House. Her culinary heart? Simple, soulful dishes rooted in local ingredients — a style forged in high-end kitchens but now shaped by love and family. The cafe was born when she moved back to Wicklow to care for her father with dementia — a five-year detour from her fine-dining dreams. And while the cafe fades, Maggie’s got a new project brewing — one that’ll carry her passion forward. “Little Acorn” isn’t just a name; it’s a legacy inspired by her mentor Michel Roux — an oak tree nurturing its acorns. Even without the cafe, Maggie’s sure the spirit of Little Acorn will grow on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/13d52b4916c840a7