October 2016

Febvre wins eight Star Awards at the Irish Wine Show Awards

Febvre wine company received eight Star Awards 2016 -2017 at the Irish Wine Show Awards organised by the National Off-Licence Association (NOFFLA) and held in the Morrison Hotel last Monday, 10th October. The “Star Awards” collection is a selection of wines selected for The Irish Wine Show by wine experts in the National Off-Licence Association as well as Independent […]

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Northern Ireland’s ShortCross Gin Now on Shelf at Selected World Duty Free Airports

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

ShortCross Gin will now be stocked by World Duty Free shops in George Best Belfast City Airport and selected airports in the UK (London Heathrow, London Stansted, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh). The spirit, handcrafted by Rademon Estate Distillery in Northern Ireland, will also be available through World Duty Free’s online Reserve & Collect Service

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Win an Overnight Stay at The Conrad Dublin with Champagne Brasserie Experience in The Coburg – Closed

Competitions / Darina Coffey

Dream of being spoiled in one of Dublin’s finest five star luxury hotels? Newly renovated, The Conrad Hotel features luxury business and leisure amenities in a premier city centre location, just opposite St. Stephen’s Green and the National Concert Hall, it’s the perfect stylish and contemporary base to explore Dublin city. The Coburg offers a true

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WIN! A Mixed Case of Torres Wines including the New Torres Natureo 0.0% – Closed

Competitions / admin

Torres is Ireland’s favourite Spanish wine brand, with thousands of us enjoying their wide range of wines suited for all occasions: from the ever-popular Viña Sol and Sangre de Toro through to their Altos Ibéricos Rioja, Salmos Priorat and iconic Mas La Plana Cabernet Sauvignon, to name but a few.But Torres is also noted for

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Exciting Pop Up Events Taking Palce During the Irish Cocktail Fest - October 10th to 15th

Exciting Pop Up Events Taking Place During the Irish Cocktail Fest – October 10th to 15th

News / Gaby Guedez

Between October 10th to 15th, Irish Cocktail Fest will allow those who appreciate fine bartending skills to enjoy the best drinks in Ireland’s coolest venues. The festival takes place across the 32 counties in over 70 venues. Each participant venue has created a unique cocktail using an Irish spirit and soft drink. In Addition to the

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Dublin City Gin Sweeps the Board at Irish Food Awards

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Dublin City Gin participated in the prestigious Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle, Co. Kerry for the first time last weekend, and came home with more awards than any other product: Best White Spirit, Best in Dublin, Best in Leinster and Best Startup. The awards, in addition to awards at Destille Berlin and

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Saba Unveils New Halloween Menu

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

The annual Saba Halloween Festival kicks off on Monday, 24th October and runs until Monday, 31st October. This season, it is all about embracing the pumpkin! Executive Chef Taweesak Trakoolwattana (Tao) has placed the Halloween favourite at the heart of his recipes to create delectable pumpkin delights. Sink your fangs into Halloween inspired dishes including

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Irish Food Writers’ Guild National Awards for Community Food Projects Announced

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

An organisation that embodies and protects the richness of Ireland’s agricultural legacy has today been announced as the winner of the 2016 Irish Food Writers’ Guild Community Food Awards. The Irish Seed Savers Association, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary, conserves and distributes rare and heritage seed varieties and encourages the skills of saving

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The Bowery: Rathmines’ New Bar Offers Rock ‘n’ Rum Nights for all the Crew

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

The Bowery, Dublin’s newest tavern, is set to anchor in Rathmines with a weekend of music and high sea high jinks this Halloween Bank Holiday weekend featuring Stomptown Brass, The Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow and a very special guest courtesy of local heroes Abner Brown’s! There’ll be music seven nights a week, with the bar

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Wine of the Week from O’Briens: Gérard Bertrand Solensis 2015

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

They say that wine is sunshine in a bottle, perhaps, it is a brief moment in the universe infused in grape juice. Or maybe it’s simply a wonderful chemical reaction. From the unapologetically esoteric to the accurately scientific, everyone has their own approach to wine, and their own secrets to make it the right way. While there

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A Street Food Feast to Pop Up in a Rural West Cork Pub

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Kate Ryan, the woman behind the successful Flavour.ie Supper Club; Clonakilty Walking Food Tour and Summer Showcase, sets her sights on a new series of collaborative pop up events around West Cork for the Autumn/Winter Season. It all kicks off with a feast of street food and wines from The Sharp Knife and Curious Wines,

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Class in Session – Learn from Gill Books’ Cookbook Authors at The Finishing School

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

The autumn-winter edition of Gill Books The Finishing School is back. This seasons series will give you the chance to learn from Gill Books’ eclectic group of authors from how to supercharge your immune system to what it feels like to go mad. In the first class this of the Autumn-Winter series, pupils will meet two fascinating authors who have

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97% of Teachers Say Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

A staggering 98% of Irish primary teachers* cited having a healthy breakfast as the most important meal of the day for their pupils far exceeding the lunchbox in terms of priority for children in the classroom. The advice to parents comes from a survey among primary school teachers commissioned by Flahavan’s and Keelings to mark

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Probably one of the best Christmas Events of the Year – The Loop #JoyofGiving – Photo Gallery

Events, Small Bites / admin

The Loop at Dublin Airport welcomed guests to its Joy of Giving Exclusive Christmas Preview held at The Crypt, Christ Church Cathedral. The evening offered a true flavour of all that The Loop has to offer, both at Christmas and all year round. Guests were treated upon arrival to Jo Malone hand massages, a makeover

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Wine Agenda: An Evening of Food and Wine with Yann Schÿler of Château Kirwan

Wine Agenda: An Evening with Yann Schÿler of Château Kirwan

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

O’Briens Wines welcome Château Kirwan owner Yann Schÿler for an evening of Château Kirwan wines matched with the delicious food of The Cliff Townhouse, Dublin. Yann Schÿler owns this historic Margaux Château which makes Château Kirwan and Charmes de Kirwan. One of the original Irish wine geese properties, Yann is passionate about Ireland and the part Ireland played in

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GIY National Food Education Centre Officially Opens Today

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

The doors have officially opened to the public at the €1.45million GROW HQ building, the GIY National Food Education Centre in Waterford City. The centre is the new home of the GIY movement, which was started in Waterford in 2008 by Michael Kelly. The centre will serve as an urban grow school, cookery school, cafe,

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Irish Owned Bar The Dead Rabbit Named World’s Best Bar 2016

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Beating out 651 other shortlisted bars, New York’s Dead Rabbit has just retained its title of Best Bar in the World in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2016 rankings. Run by Belfast natives Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry, this is a massive accolade for an Irish bar which has definitely made its mark on the

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The Sweetest Thing? Hello Kitty is Now Doing Wine

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Over her 40 year history, Hello Kitty, Japan’s most loved cartoon character, has put her face to themed cafes, a travelling Hello Kitty Cafe Truck that serves mini cakes and macaroons, candies, snacks, pastries, noodles and more. Now she’s all grown up she is indulging her favourite tipple and adorning wine bottles. Italian winery Torti Wines

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Marlfield House Hotel & The Duck Terrace Restaurant, Co Wexford is Bord Bia’s Just Ask Restaurant of the Month

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Marlfield House Hotel & The Duck Terrace Restaurant, in Gorey, Co. Wexford has been awarded Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for October. The elegant regency house set in 40 acres of immaculately maintained gardens and woodland was established by Ray and Mary Bowe in 1978 and is now run by their daughters, Margaret and Laura. The fine dining

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Conrad Dublin Hosts Spectacular Launch Night to Reveal €13m Transformation

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

On October 5th, guests arriving on the sunshine flooded steps of the new Conrad Dublin were warmly greeting by the staff of the five star hotel with champagne and invited to explore the transformed hotel interior. Fantastic tunes, the clink of glasses and friendly conversations filled the air, with the crisp Henroit Champagne flowing throughout

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Super Miss Sue Unveils New Look Dining Counter & New Menus

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Pull up a stool and take your position at the best seat in the house at the new dining counter in Super Miss Sue. Catch up with a pal, enjoy a date night or watch the world go by from the bustling corner of Drury Street whilst sipping on a cocktail. The new addition brings

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