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Sat 07 Jul 2010Dublin fish dealer and one of Ireland's original foodies
John Caviston:JOHN CAVISTON, who has died aged 87, was a fish dealer and pioneer of good food through his renowned shop in the south Dublin village of Glasthule.
Long before the term “foodies” was invented, discerning customers were drawn to Cavistons for its high-quality fresh Irish produce and the chance to buy unusual products from abroad. In the 1960s he had the vision to start transforming the fish, poultry and game shop into the food emporium it is today.
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