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July 2016

Daiquiri Day

Daiquiri Day: Discover its Story, Shake it Like the Experts

Before being the name of one of the world’s most famous drinks, Daiquiri was the name of a beach in the south of Cuba. Its neighbouring namesake village was the place where American Engineer Jennings Cox decided to mix rum with lime juice and sugar to make it more palatable back in 1896. Not only his inventive mix helped him make up

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An evening with the Chief winemaker of Wolf Blass

Wine Agenda: Tasting and Masterclass with Wolf Blass’ Chief Winemaker next 9th of August

O’Briens Wine welcomes Chris Hatcher, Wolf Blass Chief Winemaker, for a masterclass and tasting of the Wolf Blass range to be enjoyed on the 9th of August at the stunning Westbury Hotel. Participants will celebrate Wolf Blass 50th anniversary, and will have the opportunity of learning about the wines from one of Australia’s best winemakers, Chris,

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Food & Wine Evening at BANG Restaurant, Saturday 23rd July – Choose any 4 dishes for €39.95pp /any 5 for €49.95pp

Following a hugely successful Food and Wine Evening earlier this year, Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan of BANG restaurant has once again created a special menu to designed to compliment BANG restaurant’s superb wine selection. Diners can choose any 4 dishes from for each €39.95 per person, or extend that to any 5 dishes for just

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8 Places for Afternoon Tea in Northern Ireland

7 Places for Afternoon Tea in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s bread making tradition is legenderry throughout the world. From unique breads like barmbrack and wheaten, to Boxty and Dulse, these wonderful baked treats can be found at many afternoon tea experiences served daily in Northern Ireland’s hotels and restaurants. In celebration of these tasty treats this Bread and Baking Month, we’ve put together

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Get Skinny Prosecco Delivered to Your Door by Wines of the World

Importers Wines of the World have announced they are now supplying Skinny Prosecco by Thomson & Scott to Ireland. Amanda Thomson, founder of Thomson and Scott, created the low calorie Prosecco after a hugely successful launch of her Skinny Champagne in 2013. Reacting to the calorie counting market and the current war on sugar, Amanda

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Food Ink. 3D Printing Pop Up Restaurant

Taste Tomorrow Today at London’s 3D Printing Pop-Up Restaurant

Last month London’s first naked pop-up restaurant made headlines across the globe. Still running, The Bunyadi is designed aimed to strip away all the “trappings of modern life” to get people back to nature, and that means means no phones, no electricity, hand carved furniture, preservative free food, and of course, no clothing. However far

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Kildare Village Launches 'Food: From the Isle'

Kildare Village Presents ‘From the Isle’ Summer Series Celebrating Irish Design, Craft, Food & Music

Throughout the summer Kildare Village is hosting a series of cultural events inspired by the craft, design and creativity of Ireland. The ‘From the Isle‘ series offers visitors the chance to experience a range of Irish talent through performances, exhibitions, talks, demonstrations and culinary creatives. The Só Collective will host a series of ‘From the

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Wolf Blass Wins Red Winemaker of 2016 at the International Wine Challenge

Wolf Blass Wins Red Winemaker of 2016 at the International Wine Challenge

Leading Australian winery Wolf Blass won ‘Red Winemaker of the Year’ at last week’s 33rd edition of the International Wine Challenge in London. This is the third time the company achieves this accolade, first won in 2008 and more recently in 2013. Wolf Blass compited against 15,000 entries from over 50 countries. Chris Hatcher, Chief Winemaker, was honoured to receive this

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Join John Masterson of JN Wines at an Exclusive Wine Event at Delphi Resort

The Delphi Resort Food and Drink Event Series continues in August with an evening of wine appreciation hosted by John Masterson of James Nicholson Wines. Following several successful events focused on different cuisines and ingredients, wine will be taking centre stage at this exclusive dinner which will take place on Wednesday August 10th in The

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The Search is on for Ireland’s Top Foodie Destination

The Restaurant Association of Ireland has launched ‘Foodie Destinations 2016‘, the search for Ireland’s top culinary spots. Formerly known as ‘Foodie Towns’, the competition celebrates our country’s unique food culture and helps to promote local food tourism initiatives. Now open to villages and larger regions, the competition searches for a place that has created a

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Chicken and Prawn Gumbo Recipe from M&S

Chicken and Prawn Gumbo Recipe from M&S

This gumbo recipe is a hearty version of the traditional creole dish, a warm fulfilling dish with just the perfect amount of spiciness! It is inspired by M&S Spirit of Summer range that celebrates the best of the Americas, consisting of 300 delicious new food and drink products. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 100g butter – 100g flour – 1 onion – 1 green

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Mexican Rainbow Rice Bowl Recipe by M&S

Mexican Rainbow Rice Bowl Recipe from M&S

This colourful rice bowl recipe is full of fresh and delicious ingredients that are also good for you. It is inspired by M&S Spirit of Summer range that celebrates the best of the Americas, consisting of 300 delicious new food and drink products. Serves 2 Ingredients: – 1 large sweet potatoes – 1 red onion – 1 tbsp olive oil

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Wine Wednesday pick from O'Briens: Château Remaury Minervois 2014

Wine Wednesday pick from O’Briens: Château Remaury Minervois 2014

This Thursday 14th of July France celebrates its National Day and the occasion calls for a toast. La fête nationale, also known as Bastille Day, gives us an opportunity to raise our glasses to celebrate courage and progress. The date honours the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, a climatic event during the beginning of

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The Beatyard Festival Returns to Dun Laoghaire for the August Bank Holiday Weekend

Enjoy a party by the sea this summer as The Beatyard festival returns to the Marina at Dun Laoghaire, July 30th and 31st. Celebrate the Bank Holiday by enjoying the best music, food, drink, tech, science, games, sports, arts, design and discussion. This year Beatyard is bigger than ever with a whole new zone, Eatyard,

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Kerrygold Launches Cream Liqueur at Pop Up Store at Dublin Airport

Kerrygold Launches Cream Liqueur at Pop Up Store at Dublin Airport

Kerrygold, launched today 12th of July a pop up store at Dublin Airport’s Terminal Two, where its offering the new Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur. Available in the Republic of Ireland exclusively in Dublin Airport and currently available in nine U.S. States (with more states to follow in 2016), it comes in a 1 litre bottle. Kerrygold’s new Irish shortbread is also on

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