For the last 45 years, the Hennessy Literary Awards has recognised and rewarded emerging Irish writers and poets in the literary sphere. On Thursday, 28th April 2016 Hennessy announced the winners of this year’s Hennessy Literary Awards at a ceremony in the RHA Gallery in Dublin, as Ríona Judge McCormack (First Fiction), Chris Connolly (Emerging […]
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All month chefs across Ireland have been submitting their best original recipes to The Cono Sur Chef Challenge 2016. The competition gives chefs the chance to win an exclusive first class gourmet trip to Paris. In association with Pallas Foods, Cono Sur have asked chefs to create a unique and original recipe to complement their
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Trufflesecco is a portmanteau for Truffles and Prosecco, and it’s also the name of Candem Town’s newly opened specialist ingredient dedicated bar. The place’s philosophy is expressed on their vintage-inspired website: “celebrate everyday life in style with a glass of bubbles and a bite of truffles”. This is not the first ultra specific foodie spot in London, and
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The who’s who of Ireland’s food scene gathered yesterday 27th April at the newly opened Farrier & Draper venue on South William Street to celebrate the launch of Taste of Dublin 2016. Avril Bannerton, Managing Director of the festival welcomed the selected attendees and introduced comedian Marcus O’Laoire as the evening’s MC. Guests included comedian Oliver Callan, Red
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Last Monday night in Amass Restaurant, Copenhagen, Denmark the Irish international food symposium taking place in Galway, Ireland on October 23rd and 24th Food On The Edge was launched. The evening saw three of the most well known nordic chefs collaborate with JP McMahon, Food On The Edge Founder to produce a range of snacks
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The Burren Slow Food Festival is back for a tenth year this May. Over the weekend 27th-29th, food producers and business will be celebrating the Slow Food movement with a range of events showcasing the best of local produce and talent. This years theme is ‘Surf & Turf’ and a whole host of Michelin star
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English winemakers were given a reason to toast last week after the astounding verdict from a historic blind tasting suggested that their sparkling wines are as good or even better than Champagne. The tasting was organised by British wine expert Matthew Jukes along with the UK’s Wine and Spirits Trade Association and it was held at Juvenile restaurant in Paris.
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Dine like its 1929 is the tagline for Dublin’s newest cafe, The Tram Cafe, which is a real feast for the eyes. Housed in a beautiful vintage tram with hues of dark emerald green and cosy looking booths within, this looks like a perfect spot for a relaxed coffee break. This quirky new space also
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Photographer Robert Holmes has won the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2016. The competition, held as part of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards, was divided into three sub-categories: Produce, People and Places. Holmes won Wine Photo of the Year in the Place sub-category before being named as the overall winner. His soothing shot of
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Dublin’s favourite culinary event, the Taste of Dublin festival, sponsored by Electrolux, returns for another year, flying the flag for the finest chefs and restaurants that bring energy to the city’s dining experiences. Taking place from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th June, this 4-day event will celebrate the vibrant and diverse Dublin culinary scene, as
We all know that the right mix of spices can take a dish from drab to fab with a few pinches, but did you know where they originated or that use of some of them have health benefits as well? On top of tasting delicious spices from around the world can help prevent against colds
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The Ardilaun Bistro at Galway’s iconic The Ardilaun Hotel, has launched a new seasonal menu, building on its reputation as one of the leading fine dining and gourmet cuisine destinations in Galway. Nestled on the leafy Taylor’s Hill on the edge of Galway City, The Ardilaun Hotel is one of Galway’s longest standing hotels and
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The unique Hennessy Lost Fridays series is returning this May with an exclusive event in the Royal Hibernian Academy on Firday May 13th. Combining innovative creative talent from the arts scene with bespoke Hennessy cocktails, the evening promises to be an unforgettable experience of great collaborations. The second of Hennessy’s Lost Fridays series will be
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Over 50 food producers and business owners in the Boyne Valley have come together to create a series of exciting food events that run from April to October. Now in ts third year, the Boyne Valley Food Series celebrates the best produce and talent in the area from restaurants to farmers and everything in between.
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The Coeliac Society of Ireland will host its annual Coeliac Awareness Week from 9th to 15th May, in association with Knorr. The organisation aims to raise consciousness about the condition that affects approximately 1% of people in Ireland. During the week, the society expects to make a special emphasis on the high rate of misdiagnosis among
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Chef Peter Clifford learnt his craft from his father, renowned Michelin star chef Michael Clifford. Peter, now aged 25, wants to own mark on the haute cuisine scene with his new restaurant, Fennel. This April, Peter, with backing of long standing hospitality family McGettigans, opened Fennel Restaurant, on the Swords Road in Drumcondra Looking to
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Renowned cognac house Maison Hennessy recently launched a new tasting campaign for their iconic Hennessy X.O. The X.O. tasting odyssey takes you on a journey through seven chapters of tasting notes from dried fruits through rising heat and a spicy edge, to the flowing flames and a chocolate lull, finishing with wood crunches and an
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The Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine a.k.a. Litfest got underway last week with a star studded launch in Dublin’s Creative Quarter. The Drury Buildings was the venue for the launch of the festival which is taking place May 20th-22nd and was created by culinary duo Darina Allen and Rory O’Connell. Along with Jeanne
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Since opening in September 2015, Marqette has be providing airport passengers with a real fresh food offering, cooked by a team of professional chefs and served by a friendly, committed and a well-trained front of house team to bring you high quality, taste and experience. With the airport’s busiest season fast approaching, Marqette have launched
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Lunch time just got a whole lot more interesting in Dublin’s Creative Quarter with the launch of Fade Street Social’s Spring/Summer Lunchtime opening hours. Now you can enjoy lunch in the buzzing and vibrant atmosphere of the Gastro Bar from Wednesday to Sunday. Or perhaps enjoy some of the best home grown produce in the
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Beloved figure in the Irish wine trade Peter Poor, has sadly passed away at the age of 63. The Massachusetts born professional became a valued member of Findlater Wine & Spirit Group, where he performed as Business Development Manager. After moving to Belfast two decades ago -his widow’s hometown- he joined Direct Wine Shipments (DWS) as a
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