The Cliff Townhouse chef Sean Smith is renowned for creating both simple and complex dishes based on Ireland’s finest seafood, but he takes on a novel challenge this February; creating a special dinner to showcase the flavours of Spain, based on his own experience of significant time spent there, as his wife is from Galicia. […]
Spain on the Green – a Very Special Wine Dinner at The Cliff Townhouse Read More »
Foodies mark your calendars, as Dublin’s favourite food festival, Dine in Dublin, returns this month, offering a feast of culinary delights from over 65 of the biggest names in the Dublin foodie scene over the course of seven days, from February 22nd to 28th. On Thursday, 4th of February, Dine in Dublin launched its eighth
Dine in Dublin 2016 Launches with Exciting Dishes and Chef Demos Read More »
Peroni Nastro Azzurro hosted a drinks reception for VIPs and invited guests at the programme launch of the Audi Dublin International Film Festival in Dublin bar, Whelan’s on Thursday, 28th January. The festival programme, which is book ended by highly anticipated Irish films Sing Street and Viva, was launched on the night by Sing Street
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Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with Moët & Chandon. In French, ‘osé’ means daring and this Valentine’s Day, Moët & Chandon unleashes the osé attitude with the perfect romantic gifts; Moët Rosé Impérial Daring presentation gift box or the Moët Rosé Impérial Iso suit. Bold, radiant and oh so chic, Moët Rosé Impérial is inseparable from
Win a Bottle of Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial – Closed Read More »
As Pancake Tuesday approaches, Ireland’s egg industry is preparing itself for a busy few days. “Ireland’s annual egg sales traditionally peak on Pancake Tuesday and it is estimated consumers will enjoy approximately 20 million eggs” according to Teresa Brophy, Consumer and Trade Marketing Manager, Bord Bia. The figures were released today as Bord Bia launched
Irish Consumers Egg-Spected to Enjoy 20 million Eggs on Pancake Tuesday Read More »
An exclusive tasting evening of fine food and wines takes place in the stunning surroundings of the Garden Room at Castlemartyr Resort on Wednesday February 24th from 7 p.m. A superb 5-course tasting menu has been designed by Head Chef Kevin Burke to perfectly partner some of the finest wines and champagnes, provided by luxury
Exclusive Tasting Dinner at Castlemartyr Resort with Henriot Wines and Champagnes Read More »
Last night O’Hara’s Brewing launched their first seasonal of 2016, Notorious Red IPA in the Bleeding Horse pub on Dublin’s Camden Street. Such was the excitement for this release there was barely room to move between all the writers, bloggers and fans present. The rich caramel and faint biscuit under tones of the beer flowed into a
O’Hara’s First Launch for 2016 – Notorious Red IPA Read More »
This Valentine’s weekend, dine in style in the heart of Galway City at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at the Meyrick Hotel. The Gaslight Bar & Brasserie is synonymous with great food and drink with a strong emphasis on local Irish ingredients and the hotel chefs have created a special menu for the weekend of
Love is in the Eyre at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie this Valentine’s Read More »
There is no better way to show your love and affection than by treating your sweetheart to an intimate Valentine’s Day meal. Restaurant FortyOne, overlooking St. Stephen’s Green, delivers exceptional food in beautiful surroundings of the stunning 18th Century Georgian townhouse and makes the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration. Talented chef Graham
Incredible Elegance and Edible Excellence – Valentine’s Dining at Restaurant FortyOne Read More »
The Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine held it’s inaugural UK launch last night when this year’s programme was previewed to a full house at the Members’ Club at Quo Vadis in Soho. Co-Directors of the Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine, sister and brother team Darina Allen and Rory O’Connell
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Ireland’s Japanese Cuisine Queen, Fiona Uyema, has been announced as Howth Castle Cookery School‘s exclusive guest tutor. Special hands-on-classes and demos will take place on February 25th and February 26th 2016 in the beautifully restored Georgian kitchens of Howth Castle. One of Ireland’s most uniquely situated cookery schools, overlooking Dublin Bay, Howth Castle Cookery School
A Taste of Japan at Howth Castle Cookery School with Fiona Uyema Read More »
The Westbury invites you to celebrate the season of love with a luxury romantic experience. Indulge a loved one this Valentine’s Day with ‘Romance at the Heart of Dublin‘, an exclusive overnight experience at The Westbury where guests will find a bottle of chilled champagne and delicious Irish chocolates waiting in their room. Couples will
Fall in Love with Romance at The Westbury Read More »
This vegetarian wellington recipe makes a great centre piece dish and would certainly keep your veggie guests very happy indeed this Christmas. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: – 60g brown basmati rice – pinch saffron, or turmeric – 1 tsp lemon zest – 1 cinnamon stick, 3in piece – 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced –
Vegetarian Wellington Recipe by Blazing Salads Read More »
“My father was an entrepreneur, he was a mechanic. As much as I love cars, that was not my dream“, says Stéphane Robin, restaurant manager at Ireland’s only two star Michelin restaurant, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud. Though Stéphane followed his dream to become a restaurant manager rather than a mechanic, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud can be likened to
Aphrodisiacs are anything that is consumed that increases sexual desire. Named for Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love, they constitute a wide range of drugs, medicines and food. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we have done the homework for you and put together our A-Z of foods that will get you in the
The Food of Love – An A to Z of Aphrodisiacs Read More »
As we highlighted last month on TheTaste, food waste has become one of the most prominent issues facing the food industry right now. Several Irish companies have taken up the fight and now one of Ireland’s top chefs Paul Flynn, chef/patron of The Tannery in Dungarvan, has launched a new food distribution initiative with his
Table Talk with Paul Flynn from The Tannery Read More »
This is my candied blood orange with dark chocolate recipe, the perfect gift for your Valentine, or even just a thoughtful, yummy gift for a friend. It’s a beautiful mix of the beautiful colour and sweetness of the blood oranges with the bitter taste of the 70% dark chocolate. The amount of sugar and water
Valentine’s Candied Blood Orange with Dark Chocolate Recipe by Jette Virdi Read More »
Something big has been brewing in Ireland for a while now. While once seen as ‘for hipsters, by hipsters’, over the past decade coffee culture has filtered down from specialty to mainstream. Now, we are a nation of coffee connoisseurs, as likely to congregate in one of the many independent, specialist coffee shops as we
What’s Hot in Coffee Culture – The Expert’s Predictions Read More »
Although Bastible has only been open a few short months, it has certainly made an impact on the Dublin dining scene, garnering rave reviews for the food on offer under Chef/Proprietor Barry FitzGerald. The restaurant is situated deep in the heart of Dublin 8 at Leonard’s Corner on the South Circular Road. At first glance,
More Than Just Hype – Bastible Review Read More »
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of the food in Aniar, the first of only two Galway restaurants to hold a Michelin star. I can still remember the first time that I dined there and I recall with sparkling clarity the tastes and textures of each dish that I ate that night.
In the Hands of a Master – Aniar Cookery School Review Read More »
I have passed by Bang Restaurant numerous times but have never actually dined there. Determined to address this situation, I booked a table for an early evening dinner there a couple of weeks ago. Conveniently located just off St. Stephen’s Green on Merrion Row, Bang opens for lunch and dinner and is one of the
Making All the Right Noises – Bang Restaurant Review Read More »
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