When a city or a region becomes known as “The X capital of the world” you can expect Xs coming from that place to be the benchmark against which all others will be measured. Paris is the epicenter for fashion lovers, Berlin is it town for vegans and Melbourne’s infamously viral deconstructed latte makes a good case for the Aussie […]
Gnarly Head Zinfandel – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Wine Read More »
Last Wednesday 1st of March we attended the annual Liberty Wines Tasting. The event, held in Fallon & Byrne, allowed us to taste a combination of new arrivals as well as some of the most popular bottles in the company’s portfolio. The tasting was a great display of all that’s buzzing in the Irish wine
Five Wine Trends Spotted at the Liberty Wines Annual Portfolio Tasting Read More »
The first of four regional finals in this year’s Irish Restaurant Awards took place in the Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, last night where 105 awards were presented to the country’s leading chefs, restaurants and pubs. Over 600 people attended the RAI Leinster regional awards final on Wednesday evening where the top establishments in each county were
RAI Leinster Regional Award Winners 2017 Announced Read More »
Following a total investment of €11 million, Irish Distillers, Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has announced the reopening of the Jameson Distillery Bow St in of the home of Jameson in Smithfield, Dublin. The new look ‘Jameson Distillery Bow St.’ brand home, which
The New Look Jameson Distillery Bow St Re-opens Following €11 Million Investment Read More »
O’Briens Wine Supper Safari is returning on Wednesday 22nd March 2017, as part of the Taste Club latest edition, in partnership with Mastercard Priceless Ireland. The event will take you on a gastronomical tour of three of Dublin’s hottest restaurants along with wine experts from O’Briens Wine who will be serving some world-class drops and will be on
O’Briens Wine Supper Safari is Back: 3 Wines, 3 Courses and 3 Incredible Restaurants Read More »
Ireland’s leading gluten free baked goods brand, BFree, has just launched BFree Oaty Loaf, a dairy free sod-style loaf that is free from gluten, wheat, nut, soy, and yeast. The loaf is made with certified gluten free oats, and two slices of it provide you with the same amount of oats as 1 bowl of porridge. Oaty Loaf
Newly Launched BFree Oaty Loaf Offers a Dairy and Gluten Free Alternative for Breakfast Read More »
Over 350 trendsetters from Ireland and Europe gathered to celebrate the launch of Roe & Co, Diageo’s new premium Irish Whiskey. The event, held at The Power Station on James’s Street -future Roe & Co distillery- saw a specially curated whiskey paired menu created by Gourmet Food Parlour. Live DJ sets from John Mahon from Telephones and Horse Meat
Diageo’s New Premium Irish Whiskey Roe & Co Celebrated its Launch Read More »
Created and Found by Jette Virdi, a small batch, Irish-made, luxury Homeware and Lifestyle range, seen this month in House and Home Magazine, is the perfect gift for your Mother this spring. With a range that includes ceramics, Irish linen, wood and beeswax there is something for every Mother. By continuing to work with the
Mother’s Day Gifting Inspiration from Created and Found Read More »
Milan has a reputation of being the capital of fashion, together with Paris and New York, and it’s often underestimated by visitors too, interested to the shopping side of the city rather than to its attractions and its food. Lately Milan has changed a lot, and the busy and business-focused city has been complemented by
Milan Food and Drink Travel Guide Read More »
Irish food often gets a bad rap, with many visitors expecting to find stodgy, unrefined dishes when seeking out authentic Irish cuisine. Now more than ever, the landscape of Irish cuisine is evolving, with many ground-breaking chefs embracing the stunning produce the island has to offer and presenting it in innovative and inventive ways. Classics
A Delicious Taste of Ireland – Best Restaurants for Contemporary Irish Cuisine Read More »
Rising Sons Brewery is an independent family owned microbrewery, located in the heart of the Old Town in Cork City centre. Consisting of a brewpub, sports bar and a pizzeria, they currently employ 30 people on a full time basis. Producing approximately 2,500 hectolitres (over 528,000 pints of beer) per annum, their expansion plans are
Big Beer, Small Batches – The Brewery of the Rising Sons Brewery, Cork City Read More »
You would be forgiven for assuming that the Italians would be the least likely nation to embrace a gluten-free approach, given that worshipping the holy trinity of pasta, bread and pizza is the draw for food pilgrimages in their millions every year. However, an iconic Italian brand is on a mission to prove this assumption
Peroni Gluten Free Conquers the Roman Empire Read More »
With the Thai New Year approaching on the 13th – 15th of April this year, I would like to give you an insight 10 essential ingredients of Thai cooking that every kitchen cupboard should have to cook delicious Thai food. These are the same ingredients I explain to our students during our Saba Cookery Class,
10 Essential Ingredients of Thai Cooking with Saba’s Executive Chef Taweesak ‘Tao’ Read More »
“In hotel-keeping, there is no one-man show or one woman show”, explains Niamh O’Shea, General Manager of the five star Killarney Park Hotel and a key part of the team priding themselves on delivering ‘Warmth Beyond the Smile’. Over a fireside cup of tea in the hotel’s luxe Drawing Room, I chatted with Niamh and
The Faces Behind the Warmth – The Killarney Park Hotel’s Niamh O’Shea & Marcus Treacy Read More »
With spring in the air O’Briens Wine’s are taking the opportunity to introduce some fantastic new wines to their shelves. Starting today there are over 80 exciting spring wines on promotion plus some BRAND NEW releases. The Retreat Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand – €11.95 “Made with grapes grown in Hawkes Bay, Marlborough & Waipara,
O’Briens Wine Spring Offers have landed! Read More »
It’s no exaggeration to state that twice Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar has changed the way people perceive and experience Indian cuisine. As the very first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star, accomplished during his tenure as Head Chef at Tamarind in 2001, the Indian born, British based chef, restaurateur and television personality Atul
Twice Michelin Starred Chef Atul Kochhar on Thinking Outside the Spice Box Read More »
It’s fair to say not a lot of good has come from the financial juggernaut that is NAMA, with many distressed properties being swallowed up by the big boys and others left to fall into disrepair. That said the Irish Hotel industry has been one of its main beneficiaries. Many large, well known premises have
Good tapas venues are not something you will find in abundance in Dublin, with the exception of one or two go to Spanish hotspots. Even at that most are more classical of what you would expect to find in an authentic joint in Barcelona rather than one that is pushing the small plate boundaries. With one
Dublin’s Most Innovative Tapas Come to Howth – Boqueria Howth Review Read More »
Swooning over pictures of cute babies holding kittens, getting inspiration from muscle bound trainers and bendy yogis, and following the antics of the Kardashians are what some people use Instagram for – but for food lovers it’s tableau of edible delights and food photography. But if you are sick of food Instagram accounts saturated with
20 Food Instagram Accounts Every Food Lover Should Follow Read More »
‘Buying local’ has become second nature to Irish consumers over the past few years, and with that shift Irish farmers’ markets have become the bedrock of local community life and a vital stepping stone to many a fledgling start-up food and drink producers. Now, most towns in Ireland support a thriving farmers’ market, and among
Bountiful Baskets and Banter – 15 of the Best Food and Farmer’s Markets in Ireland Read More »
There are somedays when a career in teaching seems like a much better option than food writing – mid term break is a perfect case in point. That time of year when every parent ponders how to keep the little angels occupied for a week. We had this struggle last week and by Friday, parks,
Disneyland for Chocoholics – L’Art Du Chocolat Review Read More »
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