June 2016

Introducing the Avalon Wine Trilogy: French, Italian and Spanish Diners this Summer

Introducing the Avalon Wine Trilogy: French, Italian and Spanish Dinners this Summer

Avalon Restaurant, located at the heart of Donnybrook Village, just above Donnybrook Fair, will host their unmissable Avalon Wine Trilogy: three extraordinary “Wine with Dinner” events this summer. The last Thursday of every month will be dedicated to a different country, beginning with France in June, followed by Italy in July and Spain in August. A 5 course dinner […]

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Fun for the Whole Family at Airfield Estate this Summer

Small Bites / Alison Daly

The summer holidays are a great time to immerse your family in nature. Airfield Estate in Dundrum is a working urban farm with a gardens, a restaurant, children’s play areas and woodlands that is ideal for a family day out. Your family can get involved in all the aspects of the farm from egg collection

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Indulgent Al Fresco Dinning and Afternoon Tea at InterContinental Dublin

Indulgent Al Fresco Dining and Afternoon Tea at InterContinental Dublin

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

InterContinental Dublin, formerly Four Seasons Hotel, recently launched its Summer Alfresco Dining Season with delicious BBQ and all day dining menu that includes an indulgent Afternoon Tea. The hotel’s beautiful terrace, overlooking the fabulous inner Courtyard Garden, is the place to enjoy the new carte. The five star hotel offers three enchanting areas for al fresco diners: the ICE Bar, Hibernia

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Quique Dacosta Restaurant among the 50 Best in the World

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Quique Dacosta Restaurant was once again named one of the 50 best in the world, according to the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Located in Denia, the chef’s restaurant continues to receive recognition from those who have proclaimed it a must for lovers of international cuisine. This ranking, which includes the top chefs in

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Top Food Writers to Appear at Dalkey Book Festival this Weekend

Events, Small Bites / Alison Daly

As part of Dalkey’s annual celebration of all things literary, the Dalkey Book Feast will be taking place this weekend with top chefs and food writers taking part. On Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June some of Ireland’s top authors will be descending on Dalkey to talk about their cookbooks and cook up a storm

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Watch the Euros in Style in Sure Bar at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel

Events, Small Bites / Alison Daly

For the next couple of weeks football fans in Dublin will be flocking to city centre bars to support the boys in green. Sure Bar in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, is the ideal spot for watching the games and they are tempting Irish fans with a great offer. For an hour before each

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Osteria Francescana crowned World’s Best Restaurant

Small Bites / Alison Daly

Renowned chef Massimo Bottura will be celebrating for days after his restaurant Osteria Francescana was named the World’s Best Restaurant at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards last night in New York. It’s been a journey to the top for the restaurant in Modena as they have spent the last three years moving up the

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Irish Craft Cider Finnbarra to be Distributed in France by Carlsberg

Drinks, Small Bites / Alison Daly

The Nohoval Drinks Company has just signed a five year contract that will see their Irish craft cider Finnbarra distributed and sold nationwide across France. This is the largest contract ever for the family owned cider producer which is based in Nohoval, a small township in County Cork. For Daniel and Geraldine Emerson, this deal

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Celebrate World Tapas Day on Thursday 16th June

Events, Small Bites / Alison Daly

Turespaña is proud to bring you the second edition of World Tapas Day on Thursday, June 16th. Working with Spanish Tourist Offices in over 30 countries around the world, the organisation has created an international celebration of Spain’s signature cuisine. Turespaña hope to shine a light on the food culture of Spain and to increase

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Chef Cathal Armstrong Interview – Born in Ireland, Made in the USA

Interviews / Erica Bracken

“The time I was standing in my bar with the President Barack Obama, and the First Lady of the United States, raving about their anniversary dinner, which I had just cooked them,” says chef Cathal Armstrong when asked to choose among the many ‘pinch me’ moments of his illustrious career. And although he says he

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Pichet Relaunches with a New Cocktail Offering

Cocktails, Small Bites / Alison Daly

Food lovers in Dublin will have been flocking to visit the recently refurbished Pichet on Trinity Street. The award winning eatery had been closed for several months while undergoing an entire refurbishment and refit with a new bar area, marble finishes and fresh branding. Along with a modern, signature style of food, the place is

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Albariño Trail: Discover Rias Baixas in Three Acts

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Rias Baixas is not your usual Spanish wine region. Instead of the Mediterranean landscape that comes to mind when thinking about the country’s vineyards, a picture of this terroir would be closer to a postcard from Donegal than to a sun holiday at the Iberian Peninsula. Albariño is not your usual Spanish wine either. The product of this rainy

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Experience O’Briens Wine at Taste of Dublin

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Wine lovers at Taste of Dublin 2016 will find O’Briens stand impossible to resist. Whether staying for a masterclass or simply dropping by the bar to pick up a glass, the place is a must visit. Those who attend the masterclasses will enjoy 3 delicious wines while listening to experts chat about the regions and grape varieties. Each masterclass lasts

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Press Up Entertainment is Hiring, Join Ireland’s fastest Growing Entertainment Group

Fancy Joining Ireland’s fastest Growing Entertainment Group

Small Bites / admin

ARE YOU SOUND? Press Up Entertainment Group are hosting an Open Call for sound people who would like an opportunity to join Ireland’s fastest growing entertainment group, which gathers some of the best known brands in food and hospitality. They’re looking for brilliant baristas, excellent wait and deli staff, super bartenders, amazing chefs and top managers. They want

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Tastings during the chef demonstations at Westport Food Festival

The Countdown is on to Westport Food Festival & Flagship Event The Banquet

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

It’s the final countdown with just two weeks to go until Westport Food Festival which takes place from June 24th -26th. The flagship event is The Banquet on Friday 24th June – a fabulous get together feast celebrating everything that is good about Mayo food. Led by festival chairman Eoin McDonnell, this four course feast

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Dads Dine in Style at Ristorante Rinuccini (2)

Tasty Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Father’s Day, on June 19th, is fast approaching, but no need to panic with these tasty gift ideas. Equip your dad with the recipes for a gluten-free feast with brand new cookbook My Gluten-Free Kitchen by Chef Gearoid Lynch, or spoil him with a dining experience at Kilkenny’s finest Italian, Ristorante Rinuccini. Better still, do

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Ginspiration: Five Great Spots to Celebrate World Gin Day in Dublin

Cocktails, Drinks, Gin, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

World Gin Day is taking place this Saturday 11th of June and in order to celebrate it, we have come up with a fun walkable trail that will take you across five great spots in town where you can enjoy a proper gin cocktail and a cool atmosphere. Below you’ll find the suggested route, with

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3 Gin Cocktail Recipes from The Mint Bar at The Westin Dublin

Drinks, Recipes / Erica Bracken

The Mint Bar at The Westin Dublin has partnered with Tanqueray to bring a delicious new range of gin cocktails to the Dublin style set this summer. Served on Friday nights, the Cool as a Cucumber menu features classic cocktails as well as new twists, all set to the soulful beats of The Mint Bar’s

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What are You Eating? Foodbook24 Tool Gives You Feedback from Ireland’s Nutrition Experts

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

As a nation we are more health conscious than ever before. Though the new, and often contrasting, health claims that we are bombarded with everyday can make it hard to judge which advice you should follow. Step up Foodbook24, a brand new tool developed by Ireland’s leading nutrition researchers to capture the dietary habits of

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The Art of Afternoon Tea – NCAD Inspired Afternoon Tea at The Westbury

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Nestled within the heart of Dublin’s creative quarter, The Westbury is renowned for its commitment to supporting the arts, culture and design. To celebrate The Westbury’s partnership with the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Dublin’s premier hotel has launched the NCAD Inspired Afternoon Tea. Served in the serene surroundings of The Gallery, guests

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The Little Kitchen, Dublin 4

Family Friendly Restaurants in Ireland, Restaurant Listings, Restaurants in Dublin, Restaurants in Dublin 4, Restaurants in South Dublin / Gaby Guedez

The Little Kitchen is the younger sibling of the popular Vintage Kitchen on Poolbeg Street, set up by Chef Sean Drugan and Stephen O’Driscoll. Located in the middle of the charming swathe of shops and eateries on the triangle of Upper Leeson Street, it has become a local culinary hotspot, joining renowned neighbours Farm Restaurant

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