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Month: January 2016

Win Two Tickets to Hennessy Lost Fridays at the RHA – CLOSED

Hennessy recently announced an exciting new partnership with the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) for 2016. Working with the gallery, Hennessy will host a programme of four Hennessy Lost Fridays during the year, each showcasing some of the most innovative creative talent from Ireland’s diverse arts scene. The first of the Hennessy Lost Fridays takes place …

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Castello Banfi Tuscan Wine Dinner 7pm Tuesday 2nd February 2016

To celebrate Febvreuary Febvre who are at the forefront of the Irish wine trade for over 50 years with renowned winery Castello Banfi will be hosting a 5 course Italian dinner. They will be matching award winning Castello Banfi wines with artisan Italian produce in a specially created menu by Chef Warren Massey. Wines will …

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Immerse Yourself At Hennessy Lost Fridays In The RHA

Hennessy has announced an exciting new partnership with the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) for 2016. Working with the gallery, Hennessy will host a programme of four Hennessy Lost Friday nights during the year, each showcasing some of the most innovative creative talent from Ireland’s diverse arts scene. The first Hennessy Lost Friday takes place on …

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Supper with a Sizzle - Make Dishes in Minutes with M&S New Stir-Fry Range

Supper Sizzle – Make Dishes in Minutes with M&S New Stir-Fry Range

Create a stir in the kitchen with the delicious M&S new stir-fry range. With over 650 different stir fry combinations eating healthy never tasted so good. They’re a great way to enjoy 1 or 2 of your 5 a day, and are packed full of protein. Erica Molyneaux, M&S Stir Fry Product Developer says, “We’ve travelled …

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McGettigan’s Cookhouse and Bar Opens New Restaurant in Dublin

Citywest has become the home of Ireland’s third McGettigan’s Cookhouse and Bar. Located in Kingswood House just off the N7, this is the largest venture by the group with seating for 150 and event spaces catering for groups of 10 to 130. The restaurant and bar is decked out with exposed brickwork, leather furnishings, sharing …

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The Westbury’s Micheál O Shea is a Finalist in the Bacardi Legacy Competition

Head mixologist at The Westbury Hotel Micheál O’Shea is a finalist in the Irish stage of the prestigious Bacardí Legacy competition. The competition challenges mixologists and bartenders to create a drink worthy of a legacy that can stand up beside classics such as the Mojito and the Daquiri. The winning cocktail should be easy to …

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Wine of the Week - Gérard Bertrand H de L'Hospitalet Sauvignon Blanc Now €10 by Suzi Redmond

Wine of the Week – Gérard Bertrand H de L’Hospitalet Sauvignon Blanc Now €10 by Suzi Redmond

Gérard Bertrand H de L’Hospitalet Sauvignon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc 2014 This has to be a steal. Coming from an award winning Château L’Hospitalet in the Languedoc and rugby legend Gérard Bertrand, a man who started working in his fathers winery at the tender age of ten. This wine has a beautiful aromatic nose with …

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Wine Evening with Surprise Menu - Bang Restaurant 15th January only €39 pp

Wine Evening with Surprise Menu – Bang Restaurant 15th January only €39 pp

With his pot-fulls of talent and passion for cooking, Bang Restaurant’s Head Chef Niall promises a relaxed and fun evening featuring great food with a surprise seasonal menu, with loads of options and something for everyone (even if you’re being very good for the New year!!) To top it off, Bang are offering a selection …

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Sprout & Co

Win a 5 day Cold Pressed Juice Cleanse from Sprout & Co – CLOSED

Brothers Jack and Theo launched Sprout & Co as a juice bar within an Avoca store, and now their cold pressed juices are now available in over 50 outlets throughout Dublin, Wicklow and Belfast. Recently, Sprout & Co Kitchen was opened on Dawson St in Dublin offering a seasonally changing menu using produce from local …

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Cocktail of the Week from Drury Buildings

This week’s cocktail is Blackstar, Drury Building’s homage to David Bowie. Blackstar €8.50 To celebrate David Bowie’s incredible legacy spanning 51 years, the team at Drury Buildings has created their latest Cocktail BLACKSTAR. Dedicated to the man himself, Blackstar has a delicate mixture of Gin and Cane sugar based Velvet Liqueur enhanced by a beautiful …

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Saba Caveman Month

Thai Food, Paleo Style – A Morning with Chef Tao and Nutritionist Erika Doolan at Saba

If I told you that you could have a green curry laden with juicy prawns, or a char-grilled sirloin steak smothered in a red curry sauce for dinner tonight and that your healthy New Year resolutions would remain untarnished, you might find me hard to believe. Though that is exactly what Saba Restaurant is promising with …

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Dine in Dublin is Back this February for its Eighth Year

One of Dublin’s favourite festivals returns from the 22nd – 28th February across the city centre. Brought to you by DublinTown, Dine in Dublin brings together over 50 of Dublin’s top chefs and restaurants to offer you an exciting dining experience in the heart of the capital. Participants include Pichet, San Lorenzo’s, Saba, Fallon & …

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Time to Raise a Glass – Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair Returns 5th – 7th February 2016 – CLOSED

Has January been a dry month, back to work getting you down? Well it’s always good to have something to look forward to, and we’re looking forward to Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair on the weekend of the 5th – 7th February in Dublin’s Convention Centre. This international Beer festival will be featuring beers, …

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The Marker Equilibrium Yoga

The Marker Hotel Introduces Personal Training, Wellness Retreats and New ‘Equilibrium’ Menu

Following the introduction of their new health and wellbeing concept Equilibrium last summer, The Marker hotel has added to the campaign this January across all areas of the hotel including the gym, restaurant and spa. The Marker has partnered with No. 17 Personal Training owned by John Belton who has been in the fitness industry …

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Torres Celeste Turns Ten and Wins Another Gold

The Torres family’s Ribera del Duero wins a gold medal at the Tempranillos al Mundo 2015 competition. Celeste Crianza, Bodegas Torres’s flagship Ribera del Duero, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its launch with its recently-released 2012 vintage. Celeste is one of Ireland’s best-loved wines from Ribera del Duero and is available in 80 countries, making …

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Moet Ruby Red

Moët and Chandon Toasts to 25 Years at the Golden Globes with a Moët Ruby Red Cocktail

No Hollywood party is ever complete without some bubbles, with that in mind, lauded mixologist Karen Grill created the Moët Ruby Red, the official cocktail of the Golden Globes. The modern take on a French 75 cocktail is a personal homage to one of the most timeless pieces of cinema, The Wizard of Oz. The …

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Hennessy Crowns an Exceptional Year by Winning Three Top Design Awards for 250th Anniversary Blend’s Limited Edition Luxury Design Display

PARIS, January 5th, 2016 – In 2015, the Maison Hennessy has been honored with a trio of luxury design distinctions for the 250th anniversary blend’s limited edition luxury design display. These important design prizes include the Popai Awards and the Pentawards, as well as the Prix Formes de Luxe, three honors that together comprise the …

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