Experience the fun and frivolity of the Roaring Twenties at the Athenaeum House Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Gatsby Gala Ball, featuring live entertainment by the dazzling Bobbie and Soul. Slip into sumptuous satins, voluptuous velvets, or get your gangster on. Tickets now on sale Call 051 833999 Over night packages also available for the biggest party […]
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The Diageo Reserve Christmas Cocktail Experience took place at Rustic Stone on Monday, 14th December 2015. Guests were treated to an interactive cocktail experience, hosted by Reserve Ambassadors, where each guest was treated to a personalised cocktail prepared specifically to match their flavour profiles and paired with dishes to complement the cocktails. It was a
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Rias Baixas is the birthplace of Albariño situated in the green lands of Galicia on the Celtic fringe of Spain. The hand-picked grapes that go into Albariño wines are carefully tended to by the wine makers in Rias Baixas. Over half of these winemakers are women, representing the highest figure of female producers in any
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Light up your Christmas and your cookie jar with these star shaped cookies. Makes approx 30 Ingredients: – 115g Siúcra Caster Sugar – Siúcra Rollout Icing Sugar – Siúcra Icing sugar – 100g butter, at room temperature – 1 medium egg – 2tsp vanilla extract – 250g plain white flour To Ice – Red icing colour To Decorate – Silver balls Method: 1. Preheat
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This week’s wine from O’Briens is Bougrier Sauvignon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc Bougrier is a family owned vineyard this is a superb example of a classical sauvignon blanc from the Loire and a real steal at €9.99. It has a beautiful nose, with notes of apple, grapes and minerality with a delicate floral tone. The
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To understand the gastronomy of Galicia, one must first understand its land. Green, wet and misty, Galicia is the Celtic fringe of Spain, where verdant hills and lush pastures sweep down to meet the Atlantic. The region is a natural source of mouthwatering fruits and vegetables, artisan cheeses, beef, lamb and pork, as well as
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They are being lauded as a super food with many benefits and a healthy alternative to regular potatoes but sweet potato fries are notoriously tricky to cook at home. Without throwing them in a fryer it is really difficult to attain that perfect crispy texture. A new Irish start-up has solved the problem for you.
Irish Company Introduces Convenient Sweet Potato Fries Strong Roots Read More »
Since making its debut on the Dublin dining scene, Suesey Street has carved out a niche for itself as a go-to destination for great food and good times. New Year’s Eve will be no exception and this year Suesey Street is hosting an extra special evening of culinary delight and live entertainment. Head chef Lumir
The first Irish distillery to produce small batch Irish Milk Gin from whey alcohol, the Ballyvolane House Spirits Company, launched their new gin, Bertha’s Revenge, in Dublin last night in the impressive surroundings of the Octagon Room of the City Assembly House on South William Street in Dublin 2. With a guest list including author
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I’ve two passions in life, good beer and good coffee. So when one of my favourite breweries at the moment, Wicklow Wolf, announced that they were doing a collaboration brew with Dublin based roasters Java Republic, my interest was certainly piqued. A couple of interesting notes about the beer, firstly it’s the style. It’s a
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Make things easier on your body this Christmas and new year by avoiding going ‘cold turkey’ and choosing a de-alcoholised wine instead, either as a preventative measure throughout the festive season, or as part of the new year detox. Below are some great wine suggestions to get you started, all of which are only 0.5% ABV and
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Fusing the casual elegance of a Parisian brasserie with the dynamism of a New York eatery, Balfes is Dublin’s newest all-day dining destination. Located on Balfe Street, where Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter meet, Balfes features a 20 seater outdoor terrace, zinc covered bar and open kitchen serving steak, prawns and whole fish roasted
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Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) has launched a Christmas challenge for nursing homes around the country to help spice up the festive season. The competition, launched at the Nursing Homes of Ireland conference, is a search for the best gingerbread house. To take part, nursing and care homes and their residents must submit a photograph of
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If you want to finish off your Christmas dinner in style than this Espresso Chocolate Fudge Cake with Amaretto Biscuits and Chocolate Ganache fits the bill. With a hint of Espresso and some Amaretto biscuits, there will be no need for coffee! Ingredients: – 50g best-quality cocoa powder, sifted – 100g dark brown muscovado sugar – 250ml boiling
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WIN 3 BOTTLES OF ALBARIÑO WINE & SHERIDAN’S CHEESEMONGERS HAMPER Rías Baixas is a region in Galicia, located in northwest Spain. It is a gorgeous, lush and green area along the Atlantic seacoast, directly above Portugal. Rías Baixas is also the name of the most important wine Denomination of Origin (DO) in Galicia. The word
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There’s no denying the weather this past week would put anyone off dining out, especially last Wednesday when storm Desmond was in full swing. We probably should have taken Teresa Mannion’s advice and “not made any unnecessary journeys” however work called and we were in the city centre anyway. The plan had been to get
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Pineapple ‘Pa-Rum-Pa-Pum-Pum’ Breakfast Slice Recipe with chilli pineapple, prosciutto crisp, cottage curd, avocado, crab apple and clementine. This is a beautifully light, healthy and quick start to Christmas morning; something to sate morning hunger and prepare you for the day’s feasting ahead. Spiced, chilli sweet pineapple, earthy fragrant, soft textured avocado, cottage cheese for gentle
Pineapple ‘Pa-Rum-Pa-Pum-Pum’ Breakfast Slice Recipe by Arun Kapil Read More »
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), one of the world’s largest winemakers, today announced a commitment to provide information on the calorie content of its wines, to help consumers to make more informed choices. The move will affect the Wolf Blass, Penfolds, Beringer and Matua brands in Ireland. In a voluntary move that is a first for
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La Rosca Cava Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo Made by top cava producer Codorniu this a delightful example of a well-made but not over worked cava. It has a lovely clean, fresh nose with subtle notes of bramble fruit, yellow fruits, nuttiness with a lovely minerality. On the palate this wine is lively with flavours of fresh
Wine of the Week – La Rosca Cava €17.99 now €14.99 by Suzi Redmond Read More »
The Christmas lights are up. There’s a chill in the air and the city is packed with revellers. What better way to catch up with friends and family than by relaxing with a gorgeous cocktail? Here are some beautiful, wintery concoctions to warm the cockles of your heart. On Crown Alley, ring the bell on
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From Friday 11th December each lunch customer who drops their business card or fills out the entry form will be entered into a daily draw to be in with a chance to win one of the 12 prizes. The event runs every lunchtime until Wednesday 23rd, with the restaurant open for lunch Mon-Fri in the
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