Sipped or mixed, stirred, shaken, neat or on the rocks… These selection of spirits and liqueurs will give you a taste of the new and the timeless, the local and the international, the crowd pleasers and a few unusual delights. We’ve wrapped up our most loved tipples for you to sip on over the festive […]
Amazing Bottles Filled with Christmas Spirits and Liqueurs to Give and Share Read More »
It is the question on the tip of my tongue every time I am lucky enough to sit down and chat with amazing Irish chefs – where do you love to eat? As 2016 draws to a close, we can look back on an exciting year in the global food scene, at home with the
Top Irish Chefs Reveal Their Best Meal of 2016 Read More »
There is no denying, it is an exciting time to eat in Dublin at the moment. New restaurants are popping up all over the city and in less obvious corners with the rise of the more casual neighbourhood eatery. The neo-bistro movement born in Paris’ 11th arrondisement seems to have caught on here, with ambitious
Lighting up the South Dublin Dining Scene – Milltown’s New Hotspot Ember Read More »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And even though the weather outside is frightful, the fire is so delightful so just relax and hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling too… Ok, we’ve been listening to A LOT of Christmas songs and we have decided to shake things up with cocktail recipes inspired in some
If there are two things in life I truly love, they’re rock and rum. That’s why when I found out The Bowery in Rathmines was offering exactly that, I went there, opening date, which happened to be on the Halloween Bank Holiday Weekend and for the occasion, Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club were on stage. The
I Want Rock ‘n’ Rum: The Bowery, Rathmines, Bar Review Read More »
There is something for everyone at the Maryborough Hotel & Spa located in Douglas, County Cork as I was to find out on my recent visit there. The hotel oozes elegance and is the perfect place to check in to if you are in search of some much-needed rest and relaxation but it is also
Classic Meets Contemporary in Stylish Cork Retreat – Maryborough Hotel & Spa Review Read More »
Dining out can be expensive but it is something that I enjoy tremendously and a passion that I have been lucky enough to continue to indulge. During the height of the recession many restaurants changed their pricing structures and also started using cheaper ingredients in new and inventive ways in an effort to reduce costs
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For those with a sweet tooth, Christmas most definitely is the most wonderful time of the year. The entire month of December is sprinkled with sweet moments: Neighbours calling with freshly baked gingerbread cookies, the constant supply of mince pies in the office, and of course, the pinnacle of your holiday sugar high, the Christmas
Ultimate Christmas Desserts & Baking Guide Read More »
Fans of ever popular Fade Street Social will be delighted to hear that a brand new Sunday Brunch Menu has just been launched in the Gastro Bar. Known for serving inventive and exciting dishes in casual and relaxed surroundings, the Gastro Bar has earned a reputation as a perfect city centre spot to grab a
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Gin lovers will have yet another reason to visit London as gin-themed The Distillery Hotel is set to open next December 16th. Located at 186 Portobello Road the small-batch accommodation is also home to visitor centre The Ginstitute, where people can learn about gin’s history and try to blend their own; a basement pub called The
Check-Gin at The Distillery, London’s Soon to Open Gin-Themed Hotel Read More »
O’Briens Wines Christmas Wine Tasting is the final and most glamorous wine tasting of the year. It will take place on December 15th, hosted by Lynne Coyle Master of Wine, who’ll be sharing expert tips on how to choose the perfect wines for your Christmas celebrations in the elegant setting of the 5 star Merrion hotel.
In her new RTE programme Tastes like Home, Catherine Fulvio visits families across Ireland who teach her how to make their favourite family dishes, before travelling to locations around the world to recreate these ‘tastes like home’ for family members now living abroad. Over six episodes Catherine meets the Irish diaspora in Europe, America and
Watch: Sneak Peek of Latest Episode of Catherine Fulvio’s New Series ‘Tastes Like Home’ Read More »
Royal Caribbean has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records thanks to its unique North Star attraction aboard the cruise line’s Quantum-class ships. The exclusive experience takes guests high above the sea in a glass observation capsule that gently rises over 300 feet in the air and is able to rotate, offering a stunning 360-degree view. The record
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O’Hara’s Brewery Winter Star is a spiced rye pale ale which features a natural spiciness ideal fro the season. The brewery has recently launched its 2016 edition of the beer which is available by itself or as part of the O’Hara’s Craft Beer Christmas Gift Pack. O’Hara’s Brewery Winter Star is light copper coloured with a lightly carbonated white
O’Hara’s Launches 2016 Edition of Winter Star and Crafty Christmas Gift Packs Read More »
Everyone loves a good comeback story: from Rocky Balboa to Britney Spears, from Michael Jordan to the Gilmore Girls, and even Terminator. They all disappeared for a while, only to return and take over the world, or at least over our screens and speakers. In nature, however, a comeback is harder to pull off, although it’s
Wine of the Week from O’Briens: A Telleira Godello 2015 Read More »
There are few things in life quite as luxuriant as lingering over a tower of pastries with a glass of Champagne in hand. As Christmas is all about indulgence it makes sense that the two should be combined to make something even better – Festive Afternoon Tea! Take the ceremony of high tea and put
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I’d like to think I’m not biased but I probably am. For me, Fuerteventura is the most beautiful of the larger Canary Islands. I’ve been to Lanzarote, Tenerife and I worked in Gran Canaria many years ago. But Fuerte is unspoilt, there are miles of the most gorgeous beaches and, of course, there’s the food.
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Summer was all about refreshing session ales and mouth-watering sours, then indoors season brought us rich, flavourful and perhaps a bit stronger brews. It has been a busy year for Irish craft beer lovers, with plenty of new launches, festivals and limited editions popping every few weeks. We have compiled ten of the best Irish craft beers we’ve
Merry Christmas and a Hoppy New Beer: 10 Great Irish Craft Beers We Tried in 2016 Read More »
Tayto will donate €1 from every €3 sandwich sold in the Tayto Crispmas Workshop to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice from the 1st to the 24th of December. This announcement is part of LauraLynn being the first dedicated Arnotts Charity of the Year and Arnotts is committed to raising €25,000 for the charity and supporting their initiatives
The four-star Ferrycarrig Hotel overlooking the River Slaney just outside Wexford town will serve a festive Afternoon Tea up until Christmas Eve. Festive Afternoon Tea is served in the Afternoon Tea room, a delightful space complete with plush sofas, a warming fireplace and piano. Enjoy a delicious range of tea sandwiches including Meyler’s Smoked Salmon
Festive Afternoon Tea at the Ferrycarrig Hotel Read More »
This week DublinTown launched an exciting new brand focusing on Dublin city’s Northside district, ‘Dublin One’. Well known Dubliner Louise McSharry was on hand to officially launch the new initiative at The Tram Café, Wolfe Tone Square. Dublin One hopes to promote the area as a unique destination with a diverse wealth of retail, culinary,
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