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October 2016

Wine Agenda: O'Briens Winter Wine Fair Returns this November 11th and 12th

Wine Agenda: O’Briens Winter Wine Fair Returns this November 11th and 12th

The O’Briens Winter wine fair returns to The Printworks, Dublin Castle on the 11th and 12th of November and with over 200 wines to taste, it is their biggest event yet. Besides tasting the wines, you’ll get to meet 50 of the world’s best winemakers who will attend to what has become one of Ireland’s biggest wine […]

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Mitch Lienhard of the United States Wins S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016

Following an impressive finals round and remarkable Grand Finale of S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 in Milan, the successor to Irish chef Mark Moriarty has been announced. Representing the United States, Mitch Lienhard has taken the crown with his winning signature dish, “roasted duck with spiced orange and yam.” “It’s really exciting,” Lienhard said, commenting after he emerged

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Win a Christmas Cake and a €100 Voucher from The Natural Bakery

Win a Christmas Cake and a €100 Voucher from The Natural Bakery – Closed

The Natural Bakery has recently launched its Christmas range and it’s offering a handmade, beautiful Christmas cake plus a €100 voucher to be collected and redeemed at the winner’s shop of choice. With 11 locations across Dublin and one in Naas, Kildare, there are plenty of options to enjoy your prize. The range includes classic

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The Eggstatistics are Eggstraordinary! Discover Irish Egg Eating Preferences the World Egg Day

The Eggstatistics are Eggstraordinary! Discover Irish Egg Eating Preferences the World Egg Day

Irish people are eggcited about eggs: 88% eat them every week however, when it comes to cooking them well, most people are not precisely eggcellent, as shown by research conducted by free range egg producer Golden Irish. The research, published to celebrate World Egg Day on October 14th, points out that only 44% know the time it takes to

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Win a hamper of Irish Whiskey from the Dublin Liberties Distillery

Win a hamper of Irish Whiskey from the Dublin Liberties Distillery – Closed

The Dubliner has captured the spirit of the fair city, its warm welcome, and its fondness for company and good craic. They’ve worked with Ireland’s major distilleries over the years and they’re about to move to their own distillery in the heart of Dublin. Join them in their excitement by discovering and sharing their range,

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Win a Limited Edition Bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin to Celebrate their New Distillery

Win a Luxurious Limited Edition Bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin to Celebrate their New Distillery – Closed

Bottled at 49% ABV, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery Laverstoke Mill Limited Edition Bottle has been produced to celebrate the opening of Bombay’s new distillery in Hampshire. The Limited Edition Bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin pays homage to the history of the gin whilst maintaining the iconic blue colour with which it’s now synonymous. It features

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National Organic Awards Winners Announced by Bord Bia

National Organic Awards Winners Announced by Bord Bia

According to Kantar Worldpanel, the Irish organic sector is growing significantly. Last year the sector experienced growth of over 6%, and figures published yesterday 13th of October by Bord Bia, during the National Organic Awards, show an even more remarkable increase of 23.7% to bring the total value of organic grocery sales to €142 million. The awards ceremony took

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The National Off-Licence Association Selects Winners at the Irish Wine Show

The National Off-Licence Association Selects Winners at the Irish Wine Show

Over 600 wines were submitted to the Irish Wine Show Star Award adjudication panel of The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA), who awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Star Awards to a total of 45 wines at the ceremony which took place last Monday, 10th October. Familia Castaño, Hécula Monastrell 2014 won Wine of the Year Award. NOffLa wine experts

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Sophie's Restaurant

Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar, The Dean Hotel Dublin 2

Sophie’s is glasshouse restaurant at The Dean Hotel, where the weather is the wallpaper. At Sophie’s they serve breakfast and dinner 7 days a week, as well as lunch on weekdays and brunch at the weekend. Their menus, inspired by New York, Italy and Ireland, are simple and delicious. At Sophie’s there is a focus

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All in the Food-75 Years of Cathal Brugha Street

Top Chefs Celebrate Launch of New Book ‘All in the Food: 75 Years of Cathal Brugha Street’

Ireland’s most famous culinary school celebrates 75 years, with the release of its book ‘All in the Food:75 Years at Cathal Brugha Street’. The book not only filled with recipes also captures the overall essence of DIT’s School of Culinary Arts and Technology. On October 11th All in the Food: 75 Years of Cathal Brugha

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Plan a Memorable Festive Experience at Dylan Hotel

Make memorable moments this festive season in Dublin’s leading five star boutique hotel, Dylan. Surrounded by twinkling lights and roaring fires, Dylan offers guests an unrivalled festive experience. Whether it’s the all-important Christmas day feast, delicious Christmas afternoon tea or one of the 12 Cocktails of Christmas, taste buds will be tantalised at Dylan. Christmas

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Win Dinner and an Overnight Stay at the Pembroke Kilkenny to Celebrate Savour Kilkenny

Win Dinner and an Overnight Stay at the Pembroke Kilkenny to Celebrate Savour Kilkenny – CLOSED

Pembroke Kilkenny, the city’s premier four-star boutique hotel, has teamed up with TheTaste.ie to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Savour Kilkenny taking place this October bank holiday weekend, October 28th – 31st. They are offering one lucky winner a ‘Wine & Dine’ overnight trip for two people to the top foodie destination. The lucky winner

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They're back! Personalised Nutella jars return to Brown Thomas

They’re back! Personalised Nutella jars return to Brown Thomas

Brown Thomas has brought a smile to chocolate lovers’ faces by announcing the return of their exclusive personalised Nutella jars, which promise to be one of the best stocking fillers you can get this Christmas. Customers will have the chance to personalise a pot of delicious, chocolatey Nutella with up to 9 characters. The Nutella personalisation service is

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Wine Agenda: Discover Exciting and Authentic Wines at Spit Wine Fair on October 13th

Discover Exciting and Authentic Wines at Spit Wine Fair on October 13th

Wine professionals, enthusiasts and everyone in between will have a reason to save the date on the 13th of October as the Spit Wine Fair is back with wines from five independent and specialist importers: Grapecircus, Nomad Wines, Le Caveau, Vinostito and WineMason. With a very diverse selection, this group tasting promises to allow attendees to discover

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LVA Conference: Food is the Future - October 25th at The Westbury Hotel

LVA Conference: Food is the Future – October 25th at The Westbury Hotel

The role of food is increasingly important in the modern pub, and with that in mind, the Licenses Vendors Association is hosting a conference that focuses on the various elements of a successful food offering for pubs. The event, to be held on the 25th of October at The Westbury Hotel, will highlight key trends in the industry to give  attendees

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Halloween Monster muffins

Halloween Monster Muffin Recipe from Siúcra

Prepare for trick or treaters this Halloween with these exciting Halloween Monster Muffins from Siúcra. Children will love helping to bake these spooktacular creations which are super easy to make. For extra pointed tops on your muffins, make your mixture the day before and store in the fridge overnight. Makes 12 Ingredients: – 100g butter – 75

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