Thanksgiving, like most holidays, has grown and transformed over the years from simple beginnings into the holiday as we know it today. When the Plymouth Pilgrims feasted the Wampanoag Indians in 1621, they could never have imagined that their gathering would become the foundation of one of the biggest holidays in America. The modern Thanksgiving […]
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Masi’s Amarone Classico, Vaio Armaron Serego Alighieri 2008, is the first wine from the Veneto to be included in Wine Spectator’s “Top 10”, the most eagerly awaited list in the wine world. The result was unveiled last week by the prestigious wine magazine, which put this emblematic wine from Valpolicella in 8th place with a
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Cider Berry Smash €8.50 Cider season is year-round – crisp and cold in summer, spicy and inviting in winter! Get into the Christmas feel! The nights are longer and colder, and people are migrating to the winter cider cocktail. A mix of fruit reminds the drinker of the classic combination of apple and blackberry –
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Menus at Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa always feature fine local ingredients, but their Taste of West Cork Evenings are an opportunity to really shine the spotlight on some of this world-class produce. On Friday 4th December, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa will host a special Christmas Taste of West Cork dinner, where guests can
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Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2015 wine arrives in Ireland just in time for the world launch on 19th November! Beaujolais Nouveau is known internationally as the wine of friendship and hospitality. Every year, in celebration of the harvest, Georges Duboeuf unveils another interpretation of his highly anticipated Beaujolais Nouveau. Known for its colourful presentation, Dubeouf’s
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An article profiling the superb gourmet experience on offer in The Burren appeared in a recent edition of ‘Traveller’ in Australia, profiling this part of Ireland to more than two million readers – all potential Australian holidaymakers for Co Clare and the West of Ireland. Traveller is the holiday and travel supplement with The Sydney
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The g Hotel & Spa are delighted to celebrate their 10th Birthday this November with an array of events and tempting offers. The highlight of the month long celebrations is on Friday 27th November with a stunning Tasting Menu – 10 courses for €75.00 – kicking off at 7pm in the two AA culinary rosette
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Not even the yellow weather warning could stave off a great turnout for the Jus Rol, #JusRolwithit event last Thursday evening hosted by Laura Woods in the Cooks Academy, South William Street. Invited guests were treated to some delicious canapés, all freshly prepared in the cooks academy, whilst getting to sit back, sip on some
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Nine Clare food businesses who made pitches to Musgrave Group representatives last month have secured shelf space for their products in Supervalu stores. The programme comprised three full-day workshops and one-to-one mentor visits for the participating businesses, concluding with a showcase event for their products at The Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis. Each of the
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Dylan, Dublin’s leading five star boutique hotel, continues with its impeccable tradition of unrivalled afternoon tea with the return of its famous and festive themed afternoon tea menus; Naughty or Nice. Inspired by the naughty or nice Christmas list, Dylan Hotel brings you its mouth-watering menu where guests can choose from a selection of naughty
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Friday, November 20th will see Chef Gearoid Lynch of The Olde Post Inn and James Nicholson (JN) Wine host a six course tasting menu dedicated to the season’s wild game with accompanying wine pairings. Guests will experience an exclusive tasting menu, available for one night only, which will be prepared by award-winning Chef Gearoid Lynch
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Celebrate Christmas in style with Butlers Chocolates luxury range. Our Christmas Collection is sure to bring a little happiness to chocolate lovers everywhere this festive season and includes something for everyone; special Christmas gifts for her or the perfect Christmas assortment for him – luxury chocolate gifts featuring milk, dark and white chocolate truffles and
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Citron restaurant at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin is preparing a feast to celebrate the American tradition of Thanksgiving – a special menu will be served from 26th–28th November. Savour traditional Thanksgiving fare with roast turkey and pumpkin pie while tempting your taste buds with contemporary variations and super-stylish dishes. Head Chef Philip Mahon has flexed
Romanico – 100% Tempranillo A big wine from a great winemaker, whose wines you may already be familiar with Sierra Cantabria and San Vicente. Coming from the Toro region its powerful red wines located on the Duero River just 40 miles east of the Portuguese border. Best described as “Australian Shiraz meets Rioja”. There is no mistaking
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This week I was lucky enough to attend a unique tasting with Maximilian Riedel. He flew into Dublin to demonstrate how choosing the right glass can make an incredible impact on your wine, and even on your food. We sat down to an assortment of five different glasses and three different wines. Being in business
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The fourth Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine runs from 20-22 May, 2016, and next year Litfest HQ plans to deliver the most electrifying, educational and inspirational programme to date. The dictum for next year’s festival will be Local Hero – Global Hero, and the unique approach of Litfest will bring together another
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Ireland’s world-class cuisine was highlighted in South Africa recently, when legendary chef Darina Allen attended an event in Cape Town hosted by Tourism Ireland and Irish Ambassador Liam MacGabhann. Tourism Ireland invited influential food and lifestyle journalists, including representatives of the Sunday Times (South Africa), SAfm radio and Woolworths Taste magazine, to come and meet
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Smithwick’s has welcomed homebrewing duo Stephen Ryan & Brian Mooney and Polish native Sebastian Kondol into St. James’ Gate – a first for the brewery and a once in a lifetime opportunity for homebrewing enthusiasts as part of Smithwick’s Homebrew Challenge. Over the past two months, homebrewers across the country have been brewing Christmas Ales
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Stefan Matz, the award-winning executive head chef at Delphi Adventure Resort & Spa has created a tasty new series of food and wine events to showcase the finest produce from the region with a range of gourmet and fine wine experiences sure to please all palates. As part of this new series, Aasleagh Lodge, part
Hennessy, together with The Merrion Hotel, will host an exclusive tasting event Fireside Chats on Monday 16th November at 6pm. Hosted by the Ambassador of the House of Hennessy, Jean-Michel Cochet, the tasting will take place by the fire in The Merrion Bar, where Jean-Michel will bring guests through a tasting of three of Hennessy’s
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Here at TheTaste we love nothing more than sharing a nice bottle of wine with family and friends. We have put together 3 outstanding collections for our taste readers to enjoy over the festive season and are sure to satisfy even the most concerning wine enthusiast. Each wine in this case has been specially chosen
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