Whatever our taste buds, be it fine dining, or traditional bacon and cabbage, there is no doubting, but that we all love to eat. Throw a bargain in to the mix, and these same taste buds go in to overdrive. For a food lover like myself, I love nothing more than a restaurant that exudes […]
A Taste of the Best – Top 15 Early Bird Menus in Dublin Read More »
There’s little that would tempt me into Temple Bar on a Saturday night. As charming as the cobbled streets are, the thought of mobs of tourists and leering stag parties tend to steer me away from the area; bar a couple of exceptions, of which Chameleon restaurant is one. So, once again I found myself
A Vibrant Restaurant that Refuses to Blend in – Chameleon Restaurant Review Read More »
Armed with little more than a cheesemaking book and ambitious trial and error approach, Silke Cropp couldn’t have imagined 30 years ago that her handmade raw milk goats cheese would become the star product it is today. “That was just the way it went, I had a goat that gave too much milk and started
The Cream of the Cropp – Corleggy Cheese Producer Spotlight Read More »
Ever wondered what it is like to live with a chef? Marcus at Home promises the reader a little peek into the home kitchen of one of the UK’s most celebrated chefs. Whether Marcus Wareing is a familiar face as a judge on Masterchef: The Professionals or because his 2 Michelin starred Marcus at The
Marcus at Home by Chef Marcus Wareing – Cookbook Review Read More »
Storm Doris was rolling into town. Rather than enduring the trek to the shop in gale force winds, risking being blown into the Liffey, holing up in a cosy restaurant for some warming food seemed like a far safer bet. Add to this a latent cold and my body was crying out for over the
Some Like it Hot – Baan Thai Ballsbridge Review Read More »
“There was a small place down the road that used to do lots of fresh seafood,” recalls Anthony Holland, head chef at the Ice House Hotel, Ballina, Co. Mayo. “They’d catch it, prep and cook it simply. It was only bar food, but it was very fresh.” Anthony is referring to Alice’s at Óstán Oileán
From Thursday 30th March – Sunday 2nd April 2017 The Latin Quarter in Galway will host ‘Gin Fest’, a day 4 celebration of all things related to Gin. A range of events will be taking place in the bars throughout the Latin Quarter. Exciting events such as; Master Classes and Tastings, Gin Afternoon Tea, Gin
Galway City hosts Gin Fest Between 30th March – 2nd April Read More »
My love for whiskey comes from a slightly unconventional introduction to bourbon when I was a small child. You see, my father had the inclination to have a Maker’s Mark on ice every evening after work when I was growing up, and as a small curious child with a fascination for ice, I asked him
Grenache vs Garnacha… the grape is a widely-planted grape celebrated for its bright berry flavours of raspberry and strawberry, its juicy deliciousness, and pinch of white pepper. To me it seems like the friendliest, flirtiest grape; all full-on flavour and come-hither fruitiness, luring you in with its promise of alcohol and body. Grenache is usually used
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The health food buzz clearly isn’t waning in February, I discovered on a recent trip to a favourite haunt of mine, Cocu on Chatham Street. While many may have come here first on their January health kick, they appear to be flocking back in their droves. On a Sunday afternoon I am lucky to grab
A Sunday Well Spent Brings a Week of Content – Cocu Brunch Review Read More »
Although just minutes away from Dublin city centre, surrounded by the embassies and ivy-covered homes of Ballsbridge the InterContinental Dublin is a tranquil luxury hotel destination for travellers to the city, and locals too – like those in the lobby lounge on the day I visit; catching up with friends over tea and cake, or
Foxes, foxes everywhere… Lately, we’ve spotted a pack of young foxes playing around Dublin city centre: perky and cheerful The Fat Fox on Camden Street, slick and sly Mr. Fox shaking things up on Parnell Square and crafty clever The Wiley Fox surprising beer lovers on Eden Quay. But atop Dublin Mountains there’s a wise old fox with
Dublin’s Original Fox Awaits in the Mountains: Johnnie Fox’s, Glencullen – Bar Review Read More »
With over 80 craft brewers producing some seriously awesome beer, Ireland has established itself on the international craft-brewing map. The country has had an amazing craft beer culture for a while now, and the past several years have been no exception. Keeping up with the new Irish breweries is not easy feat so I have compiled
Six Awesome New Irish Breweries to Check Out This Spring Read More »
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Choosing the perfect venue for a business lunch can lead to a life-changing handshake. While great food is of course important, it’s just one of many boxes the ideal place must tick and the right atmosphere, tone of music and style of service are just as important. To help you seal the deal before dessert arrives, we have compiled
Business with Pleasure: 10 of the Best Restaurants for a Smart Business Lunch in Dublin Read More »
To ensure you retain the wonderful vibrant green colour in this watercress soup recipe it’s essential to chill the soup immediately, as soon as it is cooked. So do make sure you have a bowl of iced water and a sieve at the ready. I also recommend pre-poaching the eggs and setting them aside in
Watercress Soup Recipe with Soft-Poached Egg by Marcus Wareing Read More »
This maple syrup French Toast recipe is a tasty and fun breakfast idea and coming from Eat Well Everyday you can be assured that is a healthy breakfast. Serves 2 Ingredients: – 2 tbsp chia seeds – 250 g strawberries, hulled –2 tbsp maple syrup – 1 free-range egg – 50 ml unsweetened almond milk
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While the world goes greener as St. Patrick’s Day gets closer, the colour of choice for countless pint glasses in the fair city is black. And while we are thankful for the wide array of craft stouts available in today’s diverse and vibrant pub scene, there’s something in a well poured pint of Guinness that just
10 of the Best Pubs in Dublin for a Pint of the Black Stuff Read More »
Irish Whiskey tourism is expected to grow swiftly over the next few years. Irish whiskey, the Water of Life is alive and well and flourishing with new found enthusiasts at home and abroad who are discovering the sweet softness of grain whiskey, the soft spice from the pot still and the fruitiness of the malt
Irish Whiskey Tourism: Where to Go, What to Do and What’s Next Read More »
If there were only one style of beer to experience reputational demise in light of the explosive growth in the craft beer sector of recent years, it would most certainly be lager. This bad rep owing in no small part to the ubiquitous European pale lager brands that had dominated the market for so many
Three Craft Lagers to Change your Mind – Craft Beer Review Read More »
I love anything sweet and savoury, so this cookies recipe makes perfect sense to me: chicharrón – fluffy, salty, fried pork skin – is mixed with dark chocolate in a buttery, dense cookie. It’s not too far removed from chocolate and bacon (another fabulous combination), but with a heartier crunch. My sense is that most
Dark Chocolate Chicharrón Cookies Recipe from Eat Mexico Cookbook Read More »
This lamb recipe of slow-braised shoulder and marinated rump with smoked potato, crunchy breaded cheese fritter and spinach purée is aimed at the skilled cook. Serves 4 Ingredients: Lamb Shoulder Sausage – 1kg lamb shoulder – 100g sliced pancetta or Parma ham – 100g each of onion, leek, carrot & celeriac, diced – 2 garlic
Flavours of Lamb Recipe by Dermot Seberry Read More »
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