September 2016

New Zealand Winegrowers Announced the 2017 Sommit Scholarship Recipients

New Zealand Winegrowers announced this morning the names of the three sommeliers from Ireland and the UK who will receive a scholarship to participate in the 2017 Sommit. The three successful sommeliers are Julie Dupouy from The Greenhouse Restaurant, Dublin; James Payne from Sandeman’s Restaurant at Fonab Castle Hotel, Scotland; and Melody Wong from Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, London. […]

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Faithlegg House Hotel Trilogy of Tastes Menu Celebrates Producers from Waterford, Kilkenny & Wexford

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Perennially popular The Roseville Rooms at Faithlegg House Hotel, a 2 AA Rosette holder and a proud member of Good Food Ireland have joined forces with producers and suppliers from their sister counties – Kilkenny and Wexford to create a menu that captures a taste of all three counties. Head chef at Faithlegg House Hotel,

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Wines from Spain Fair Returns to The Shelbourne on the 4th of October (Trade Only)

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

The Spanish Embassy, through its Economic and Commercial Office, is delighted to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the “Wines from Spain” Fair in Dublin, which will be held at the Shelbourne Hotel on the 4th of October. The fair is one of the most highly regarded wine events in the Irish wine trade calendar, with over 200

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First Ever BBC Good Food Show Northern Ireland to Comes to Belfast

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Coming to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall from 14-16th October 2016, BBC Good Food Show Northern Ireland promises to be one of the highlights of Northern Ireland’s Year of Food & Drink, and marks the first time that the flagship event will be hosted anywhere in Ireland. And there has never been a more delicious time to

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Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel Gets a Taste for Fermanagh Restaurant Week

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

The Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel is celebrating the first ever Fermanagh Restaurant Week by offering ‘A Taste of Killyhevlin’ Taster Menu from Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd September. Fermanagh Restaurant Week, which runs from 16th-25th September, will embrace all things local by offering foodies a series of events and tastings in various locations across the county.

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Bewley’s to Hold Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice 2016

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Taking place this Thursday 15th September, Bewley’s is holding Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice 2016 and people across the country are gathering together to share a cup of Bewley’s coffee to raise money for local hospice services. People in homes, community centres and workplaces across Ireland are coming together to support their local hospice

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National Council for the Blind Challenges Restaurants to Dine in the Dark

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Today, September 14th, the National Council for the Blind of Ireland and Neven Maguire launched Dine in the Dark Ireland. Dine in the Dark is a week-long culinary celebration taking place across the country from the 6th to the 13th November. Supported by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the campaign will see 200 restaurants and

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Wine of the Week from O’Briens: Urlar Pinot Noir 2012

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Life is full of coincidences… From namesakes with an uncanny resemblance, to people that have repeatedly survived a lightning strike, from those who find a wedding ring decades after loosing it, to those who re-encounter a long-lost cat miles away from home. Randomness, destiny or our ability to reflect on things and give them meaning? It’s impossible to

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Derry to Host Northern Ireland’s First Slow Food Festival

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

The best of local, clean, fair food will be on the menu when Derry City and Strabane District Council hosts Northern Ireland’s first Slow Food Festival next month in the latest of a series of flagship culinary events celebrating NI Year of Food and Drink 2016. The Slow Food Festival will be centred in Guildhall

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Oriel Sea Salt and Sea Minerals Granted Protected Designation of Origin by the EU

News, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Two Irish products have recently been granted Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status under the European Union’s quality regime. Oriel Sea Salt is a fine-grain, porcelain white salt harvested from Bay of Port Oriel in Louth which is highly praised among Irish chefs due to its purity and strength. The tradition of sea salt harvesting in

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Lidl Won 46 Award at the 2016 Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Lidl Won an impressive 46 awards across a diverse range of products at the 2016 Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards, held at the prestigious Mansion House. The awards which recognise excellence in product development for food and drink producers, retailers and manufacturers across Ireland was hosted on the 8th September, by Ballymaloe celebrity chef

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Watch: Lords and Ladles Returns to RTE One this Sunday

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Starring three of Ireland’s best loved chefs – L’Ecrivain’s Derry Clarke, Ballyknocken House’s Catherine Fulvio and Paul Flynn of The Tannery, Lords and Ladles returns to RTE One this Sunday 18th September to take us all on a delicious tour of Irish food history. Past series have seen the entertaining and talented trio take to

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New Healthy Meal Delivery Service Piply is Giving Away 100 Free Dinners

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

A collaboration with the people behind Brother Hubbard and Sister Sadie, Piply is the healthy dinner on-demand service that delivers delicious and nutritious, chef crafted meals to your door within an hour. From today, September 13th, you can get a taste one of their nutritious meals for free! To be in with a chance of

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Strawberry & Ricotta on Almond Biscuits Recipe from Siúcra

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, Foodie TV, Recipes / Darina Coffey

Try this strawberry & ricotta on almond biscuits recipe from Siúcra for a simple and elegant dessert that will give your guests the impression that you have spent hours in the kitchen. The creamy texture of the ricotta pairs perfectly with the nutty crunch of the almond biscuits. Top with a scoop of sweetened strawberries,

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Watch: Step Back in Time with Dublin’s New Vintage Tea Tours

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Dublin’s new Vintage Tea Tour bus promises to let you step back in time and experience Dublin in a unique way. Climb aboard the vintage 1961 Routemaster bus, named Pauline, and indulge in a little bit of nostalgia with afternoon tea delicacies, good company, and fabulous 1950’s jazz tunes. The venture is the brain child

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China on its Way to Become Ireland’s First €1 Billion Food and Drink Market Outside the UK

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Bord Bia has announced the opening of an office in Singapore which will be its second office in Asia and is expected to look after the South and East Asian markets. The first one is in Shanghai, and serves the Chinese market, which according to the organisation’s CEO, Aidan Cotter, will become Ireland’s first billion euro market for

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Lobsterfest Returns to Saba this Month

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Continuing Saba‘s Ten Year birthday celebrations, Dublin’s award winning Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, is delighted to welcome back Lobsterfest, the annual shellfish shindig. From Tuesday, 13th September until Sunday, 25th September, diners can enjoy exquisite lobster from Kilkeel Harbour or crack into Roaring Water Bay’s delicious rope mussels. The specially prepared menu sees executive chef

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#SightforHungryEyes – 5 top restaurants, 5 dinners, 1 common goal

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Some of Ireland’s most exciting chefs have joined forces to support #SightForHungryEyes, a unique project aimed at raising funds for families affected by Alzheimer disease. Founded by Italian chef Cristina Giacomelli and brought to Ireland by Manuela Spinelli, the project will feature a series of unique fund-raising dinners hosted at five top restaurants and locations

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Michael Flatley Afternoon Tea at The Shelbourne

Afternoon Tea at The Shelbourne Inspired by Michael Flatley’s Works of Art

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

The impeccable tradition of afternoon tea continues in the Lord Mayor’s Lounge at The Shelbourne, where this most pleasurable of rituals at Dublin’s favourite five-star hotel takes an artistic turn, with the dynamic new Afternoon Tea inspired by the artist Michael Flatley. Beloved and renowned for his talents on stage as a dancer, Lord of

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Fillet of Beef Recipe by Chef Stefan Matz

Family Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Meat Recipes, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Erica Bracken

This fillet of beef recipe, created by Chef Stefan Manz of The Chef’s Table at Delphi Resort, is roasted, pickled and smoked, and then served with creamy mashed potatoes, glazed spring vegetables and roasted button mushrooms. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 900g whole beef fillet from the middle section, fully trimmed For the pickle: – 100 ml water – 25g

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Discover the island of Islay: iconic distilleries on a Whisky lovers' tour this October | TheTaste.ie

Discover the island of Islay’s iconic distilleries on a Whisky lovers’ tour this October

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Discover, sample and savour the flavours and character of Scottish Whisky from our neighbouring Celtic cousin in the very distilleries where the amber magic is conjured at the island of Islay. This has all the makings of the best kind of a working week. The island of Islay’s iconic whisky distilleries are calling you and

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