Domini is an award-winning chef, food writer, and entrepreneur. She is CEO of Valence Hospitality, a new hospitality group that includes Nancy Hands Bar and Restaurant on Parkgate Street and Lottie’s in Rathmines. The latter was recently awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide for 2024.
Her academic achievements include an MA in Gastronomy and Food Studies, which she was awarded in 2019. Her five cookbooks and tenure as the Irish Times food writer from 2008-2016 have solidified her status as a respected food writer. She was recently appointed to the board of Eurotoques.
She has completed the Chartered Director Diploma in the IoD and is currently studying for a Diploma in Culinary Medicine. Her Pg Dip in Positive Health at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, focused on integrated and lifestyle medicine. As a patient advocate, she has presented to healthcare professionals in Ireland and Switzerland, championing the use of food as medicine.
Valence is a new Hospitality Group celebrating its first two openings, Lottie’s in Rathmines and Nancy Hands in Parkgate Street, with more to come.