July 2016

Irish Whiskey Writers Tears Launches James Joyce Inspired Gift Pack

With a book-shaped packaging inspired in and featuring extracts from James Joyce’s Dubliners, Walsh Whiskey released a limited edition Writers Tears gift pack. The set includes three miniatures from the Writers Tears Copper Pot whiskey collection. When you open the box, it feels like opening a book, but the insides are carved and replaced with the miniatures. […]

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Jameson Black Barrel Gets a Stylish Makeover

Drinks, Small Bites, Whiskey / Gaby Guedez

Jameson Black Barrel’s new design reflects the rich history of the world’s No. 1 Irish Whiskey brand: an uncovered tapered neck bottle allows you to see the cork, protected by an authenticity seal, underneath it, a black label nods to the double charred barrels that give the whiskey its name, while a finger print of charcoal

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KLM Airlines Partnered with Heineken to Offer Beer on Draft During Flights

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently announced its partnership with Heineken to offer in-flight draft beer to its passengers. After trials with different keg designs, both Dutch companies collaborated to developed a “brew lock” that allows draft beer to be served in cabins without affecting the quality and flavour. Until now, air pressure and altitude had made it impossible:

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Marcel’s Restaurant of Merrion Row Launch New Casual Lunch Menu

Small Bites / Alison Daly

Situated on Dublin’s thriving Merrion Row, Marcel’s Restaurant is a modern and relaxed restaurant, bistro and bar. They have just launched a new casual lunch time menu based on their signature European cuisine and using the finest locally sourced ingredients. The new lunch menu at Marcel’s is creative and simple. Starters range from Cured Salmon,

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Galway Races After Parties at the g Hotel

Events, Small Bites / admin

The Après Racing Party gets underway at the g Hotel after the last race in Ballybrit each evening. Racegoers will enjoy electric atmosphere, tasty dining, great tunes and kicking cocktails ’til the wee hours each night. The g Hotel & Spa is the most stylish Race Week Entertainment Venue in Galway. Seven nights of live

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Coconut and Caramel Popcorn Recipe from Siúcra

Baking & Desserts, Gluten Free Recipes, Recipes / Erica Bracken

Popcorn flavour experimentation is all the rage right now and Siúcra’s Coconut Caramel Popcorn recipe is the perfect summer flavour combination. It is incredibly easy and quick to prepare and makes for a delicious movie night snack that you and your friends will adore. Or, make this simple recipe with children as a Birthday party

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Summer Specials in The Saddle Room at The Shelbourne

Small Bites / Alison Daly

The Shelbourne are set to spoil you this summer in The Saddle Room. Throughout July and August you can enjoy a special three-course table d’hôte dinner by Chef Garry Hughes and his team. Available from 6.45 Sundays to Thursdays, the menu includes a bottle of wine carefully selected for you by award-winning sommelier Nisea Doddy.

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Celebrate Race Week at Hotel Meyrick with Laurent Perrier Champagne

Small Bites / admin

Looking for a tip this Galway Race Week, well it has to be Hotel Meyrick. Galway Races opens Monday next 25th July and Galway’s landmark Hotel Meyrick has for generations been at the centre or Galway Race Week festivities. Traditional to Galway races has been the beef roll at the track and this year Hotel

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Ally Alpine from the Celtic Whiskey Shop on what’s Distilling for 2016’s Whiskey Live Dublin

Drinks, Events, News, Small Bites, Whiskey / Gaby Guedez

Whiskey lovers, save the date: 5th of November. This year’s edition of Whiskey Live Dublin is coming again to The Printworks in Dublin Castle. Ireland’s premier whiskey tasting event will allow attendees not only to taste the best and most interesting Irish whiskeys, but to enjoy cocktails and pairings, as well as learning from the producers

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Dublin's Top Places for Food and Drink Before of After Dublin Horse Show 2016

Dublin’s Top Places for Food and Drink Before or After Dublin Horse Show 2016

News / Gaby Guedez

Whether you were admiring the impressive world class horses and cheering at their agility and grace, relaxing and enjoying the live music and entertainment or simply indulging in a bit of shopping at their numerous stands, after a fantastic day at the Dublin Horse Show, a visit to any of the following places will be

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S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Mark Moriarty to Partner with Hong Kong’s Test Kitchen for 3 Night Pop-Up

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Test Kitchen is a unique pop-up dining concept in Hong Kong that allows foodies to experience food designed to tantalize your taste buds by bring the best chefs from around the world. As Test Kitchen goes from strength to strength and consolidates its new permanent home in Sai Ying Pun, it has announced that the

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M&S Treat of the Week: Pineapple, Coconut & Lime Lollies

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

With the summer heating up, we all need something to stay cool. The timing is perfect to try our treat of the week, these new ice lollies from M&S. Our favourite flavour is pineapple, coconut and lime which is a delicious blend of fruity pineapple, fresh lime juice and creamy coconut milk. The lollies are part of M&S’s Spirit

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Top French Chef Jean Christophe Novelli Enjoys Glastry Farm’s New Irish Cream Liqueur Ice Cream

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

An innovative Saint Brendan’s Ice Cream developed by Northern Ireland companies Glastry Farm Ice Cream and Nice Drinks, producers of Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream Liqueur, was introduced to French celebrity chef Jean Christophe Novelli during his visit to Derry The novel ice cream follows an approach by Derry and Strabane Council to Will Taylor, managing

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Mocktail Sundae Recipe from M&S

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, Recipes, Seasonal Recipes / Darina Coffey

This Mocktail Sundae recipe from the M&S Spirit of Summer range really is like summer in a glass and is super quick and easy to whip up. Ingredients: – 195g Strawberry and Raspberry Daiquiri Mocktail Shaker – 1 tbsp fresh mint – 2 tbsp caster sugar – 200ml double cream – 200g cream cheese –

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Win a Hamper of Calvey’s Achill Mountain Lamb™ – CLOSED

Competitions / Alison Daly

The Calveys of Achill Island rear flocks of mountain sheep who live outdoors in the open and the wild. They graze over 20,000 hectares from the heather hill tops to the rocky sea shores abundant with seaweeds. The Calveys have their own abattoir in Keel, ensuring that the lambs are butchered using old fashioned traditional

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Southern Cherry Syrup Pancakes Recipe from M&S

Baking & Desserts, Breakfast Recipes, Family Recipes, Recipes / Darina Coffey

This Spirit of Summer inspired Southern cherry syrup pancakes recipe from M&S is the perfect way to start a summer’s day. Ingredients: – 100g caster sugar – 4 tbsp caster sugar – 200g cherries – 1 orange – 200g plain flour – 1 tsp baking powder – 0.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda – 1 pinch

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Irish Distillers Named World Whiskies Producer Of The Year at ISC Awards

Drinks, Small Bites, Whiskey / Gaby Guedez

Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard was named World Whiskies Producer Of The Year at the International Spirits Challenge, a prestigious international competition held at the Honourable Artillery Company in London last 6th of July. The competition received more than 1,300 entries from over 70 participating countries. Brian Nation, Head Distiller at Irish Distillers received the award and praised “the dedication and commitment of the passionate

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Inaugural Athrú Conference Attracts International Acclaim

News, Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Following recent media coverage of the gender divide in Irish kitchens, Kai’s Jess Murphy set out with the goal of establishing a forum to highlight gender inequality in the Irish culinary and hospitality industry. Teaming up with fellow successful women in the food world such as Hilary O’Hagan Brennan, Director of Food at 3FE and

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Bord Bia’s Interactive Restaurant Map Puts Local Food on the Map

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Great ambience, seamless service, delicious food, and reasonable pricing are qualities we all look for in a restaurant. But more and more diners are seeking out restaurants that showcase the best of local produce too. Today, Bord Bia launches a new interactive map featuring 65 award-winning restaurants across the country as part of their Just

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New Cafe, Bar & Late Night Venue The Stone Leaf Opens on Leeson Street – plus Launch Day Photos

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

The Stone Leaf on Lower Leeson Street officially opened its grey Georgian door this week on Lower Leeson Street. The new venue, spread over three floors and four sprawling rooms, includes a café, gastro pub, terrace bar and late night venue. The café is already buzzing, serving fresh pastries, gourmet sandwiches and salads as well

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Wine Wednesday pick from O’Briens: Leyda Pinot Noir Las Brisas 2012

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

On a day like today, 47 years ago, Apolo XI landed on the Moon. The world watched in awe when six hours later (21th by then) astronaut Neil Armstrong opened the hatch and his small step was deemed a giant leap for mankind. There is a dessert in Chile called Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) which resembles what

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