It’s an overcast Wednesday and I’m on the rooftop of John Lewis on Oxford Street where I’m due to meet chef Robin Gill. The roof has been transformed into a beautifully preened garden for The Gardening Society: a pop-up restaurant where he is kicking off his one month residency. With two days to go before […]
The Urban Farmer – An Interview with Chef Robin Gill Read More »
Peploe’s Wine Bistro has become something of an institution on Stephen’s Green thanks to their longevity. Having opened their doors in November 2002, this is one restaurant that has survived every kind of economic climate and culinary trend over the last 13 years. Nestled in the basement of No. 16 on the North side of
Neil Mulholland – Leader of the Pack at Peploe’s Read More »
When Julie Dupouy earned her place among the world’s top three sommeliers there was plenty of wine to celebrate. Her bottle of choice? Hermitage Jean-Louis Chave 1983, an elegant, floral red from Rhône that has a lot more in common with her than just their shared year of birth or their South-of-France origin. You could be talking about any
Taste to the Test – Sommelier Julie Dupouy on Winning a Place Among the World’s Best Read More »
The stunning building that is home to the Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel is an official national landmark. The house was built in 1750 and the preserved architecture of the rooms is a testament to the effort and care that has gone into maintaining it. The opulent five star hotel plays host to countless weddings
The Italian Job – Giancarlo Anselmi of the Radisson Blu St. Helens Read More »
No visit to any European city is complete without tasting the local delicacies; and Amsterdam is of course no different. When you go for one or two (or three drinks) and the 8% Belgian beers begin to take their toll, bitterballen is the answer. Tourists are not exactly sure what is in them. You’re told
Amsterdam Food & Drink Travel Guide Read More »
New York is home to every kind of food under the sun, from Michelin star fine dining restaurants to killer street food trucks. This city is a cultural hub of culinary specialities and increasingly, all these food options are coming together under one roof at vibrant and bustling food markets. These food halls, gourmet delis
A Guide to New York’s Best Food & Farmers Markets Read More »
Food is one of the major factors in deciding where to go on holidays, particularly if you are a culinary connoisseur. For those with a healthy appetite for all things gastronomical, they can probably spent hours day dreaming of all the places they could visit and all the cuisines that await them. With a huge
Off the Beaten Track – Unusual Ideas for Foodie Holidays Read More »
As a Blackrock native, I have always appreciated our proximity to the sea. We are lucky to be surrounded by expanses of water for lots of reasons: the incredible views, walks on the pier and days out at the beach. We are especially spoiled along the Dublin coast with some beautiful seaside villages where we
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“We don’t drive where we don’t have to,” says Cortney Burns, one half of culinary couple behind the critically acclaimed Bar Tartine restaurant in San Francisco. Despite being in Ireland only two days it was she who led the way through the crowds at the Kerrygold Ballymaloe LitFest 2016, beyond the farm, along a shaded
London’s appetite for innovative and eccentric dining experiences is insatiable. Restaurants of every description: pop-ups, cereal cafés and even dining in the dark are available. Trends move so fast that the next ‘new thing’ has its heyday before you’ve managed to score tickets. Despite the transient nature of the food scene, some trends stick and
London’s Cool Underground Restaurant Movement – The Supper Club Dining Trend Read More »
It is always exciting to see people travelling abroad, learning about food trends and bringing them back home to Ireland. After years of absorbing the exciting cafe culture in Melbourne, this exactly what owner and chief roaster Adam McMenamin has done in 250 Square. The name comes from the building’s petite dimensions, and this titular
Eggselent Brunch at 250 Square – Review Read More »
Five stars are great but try glamping and you’ll have them all as you look up to the sky. Take a breath of the freshest air amidst scenery that will steal it away and enjoy the plush pairing of comfort and nature. Portmanteau of glamour and camping, that’s what glamping is all about. Glamping in Ireland’s generous greenery and ravishing
The Ultimate Guide to Glamping in Ireland Read More »
It would seem the Italian restaurant concept has undergone a bit of a revamp recently, moving away from the old-world trattoria style we would traditionally have associated with Italian cuisine. Obliterating the stereotype championed by Dolmio et al, this new breed of Italian restaurant first beckons the customer with seductively plush interiors and keeps them coming
The Italian Restaurant Renaissance Read More »
We are blessed in Ireland to have some stunning scenery around us and Tipperary is no exception. On a recent trip to the Rock of Cashel I was moved by the landscape that surrounded it and a real sense of Irish history that the site exudes. At the bottom of the Rock is another stunning
Take Me to Church – Chez Hans Review Read More »
A good palate is a well-travelled palate. I am a firm believer in the power of food as an insight into other cultures, as there are few ways to experience a foreign land more intimately than tasting the flavours its people have enjoyed for thousands of years. Although I lament the fact that I have
Sirocco By Sabrina Ghayour – Cookbook Review Read More »
A Google Images search of the phrases “craft beer expert”, “craft beer brewer” and “craft beer drinker” will leave you with the idea of a scene formed mainly by bearded guys with tattooed arms and hipster haircuts (or lack of them). But the passion for beer is not exclusive to Mumford and Son’s lookalikes and the Irish scene is filled
Beauty and the Beer: Women in the Irish Craft Beer Scene Read More »
What was once the spot of ‘The Pint’ on Dublin’s Eden Quay, The Wiley Fox has now taken the reins of this north side premises in an attempt to find greater fortune and success along the riverside than it’s predecessor. Although not regarded as prime frontage, the location does have significant footfall beyond it’s threshold
The Wiley Fox, Eden Quay – Bar Review Read More »
With summer on its way, our minds are switching into a sunny palooza mode. We are in for scorching temperatures, blue skies, and DIY cooling hacks. In my world, summer season brings the one thing every coffeeholic secretly craves in face of the warm weather; iced coffees. So awaken your taste for the iced coffee
Cool Down and Perk Up – 7 Best Iced Coffees in Dublin Read More »
I have a soft spot for M&S Wines, for several reasons. They were founded in Leeds, so as a patriotic Yorkshireman I feel it’s my duty to support them. When I lived in Paris, my local M&S was the only place I could get Aussie wine – which might seem sacrilegious in France, but variety
Spring into Summer with M&S Wines Read More »
Time to rock the boat! We are on a quest to find a golden treasure which is not on a chest but in a bottle. Tell the captain the rules have changed and join our jolly crew on a rum-fueled adventure to discover some fine booty buried in the heart of the Caribbean. It all begun in the
Let’s Start a Mutiny: Rum for Your Lives! Read More »
Before we get into the bones of the article, there are two important things I need to declare up front: 1. This device costs €299 so it is not a casual purchase! 2. Along with the other writers at the press launch last year, I was given a Coravin (though this review reflects my personal
Coravin – The Holy Grail for Fine Wine Lovers Read More »
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