In the village of Kilcoole, just south of Greystones in Co. Wicklow, there is a craft brewery that defines itself with figures: “14 beers, 3 brothers, 1 brewery, 0 shortcuts.” O Brother Brewing, ran by -you guessed it- siblings Barry, Padhraig and Brian O’Neill, opened in 2014 and while proudly announced, its more than the […]
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My idea of happiness frequently involves a shining sun above me and flowing water underneath my feet. From windsurfing in ever-blue Caribbean beaches to humbly witnessing the glacial glory of the Niagara Falls, and most recently, leisurely cruising Dublin’s cheerful Grand Canal on board La Peniche, the city’s finest floating restaurant, there is an undeniable pattern. As Dublin is not
The newly renovated The Montenotte Hotel, Cork’s luxury 4 star boutique hotel, has announced that Brian Bowler will be taking the role of the general manager. Brain Bowler has over 20 years experience in the hospitality sector, having held previous management roles with prestigious hotels such as Brehon Hotel & Angsana Spa, the Carton House
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With a history stemming from industry in more recent times the city of Manchester has become synonymous with two things: Football and northern soul music. Without a single Michelin Starred restaurant to boast, this northern England destination has been one that’s usually reserved for Stag or Hens parties for us Irish. But with flights from
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Sometimes all you want to do is to catch up with your best friend over a meal or a cup of coffee, and sometimes your best friend happens to be a dog. Dublin’s food scene might be known for numerous positive qualities, but being pet-friendly is not one of them so, where to go with your
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“OX is a beast to run, literally,” Stevie Toman says frankly. “The move from working as a head chef to running a restaurant is like moving from primary school to secondary school, that’s the only way I can think to describe it. You find yourself with a whole new set of problems.” Before chatting to
I fondly refer to this white chocolate rocky road recipe as blonde rocky road, as scattered with highlights of golden homemade honeycomb, salted popcorn and dark chocolate these bars of deliciousness have far more fun than their brunette counterpart! Making your own honeycomb is far simpler than you would imagine and I would definitely recommend
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We’ve all seen Sideways; that film has style and substance — like a fine Cabernet Franc. But hey, you might say, what about Miles’ disparaging views on precisely that grape (and to a more severe degree, Merlot)? While Miles does indeed dismiss Cabernet Franc as ‘flabby and overripe’, a grape incapable of delivering greatness, the
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My name is Darina and I am a coffee addict. It is no word of a lie when I say my life is caffeine fuelled, and what a costly little habit a daily dose can be. Think about it, we spend the better part of three euro on less than 50 millitres of this magical
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Lough Derg Gin Cruise is Ireland’s first gin cruise and has officially sold out after attracting major interest. However, there is good news for gin lovers as a second cruise has just been announced. The first cruise will take place on the 22nd of April 2017 at 5:30pm, departing from picturesque Ballina Quay. The second
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Credited with revolutionising the dining scene in Belfast, last week Michael Deane marked 20 years in business at a celebration dinner in Deanes Flagship premises on Howard Street. Guests on the evening were treated to a very special meal of signature dishes that Michael Deane once served at his Michelin starred Restaurant Michael Deane, including Chicken
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Popular RTE show Dragon’s Den has returned for it’s 8th series, and food lovers will be delighted to see health food entrepreneur Sarah Kiely making her mark. Having given an excellent presentation of her bone broth brand Sadie’s Kitchen, Dragon Alison Cowzer invested €50,000 into the young health food company in return for a 20%
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Is there anything more relaxing than taking a bath while sipping on a chilled glass of bubbly? Now guests of Warner Leisure Hotels, an adult-only group, will be able to enjoy these two pleasures at even more ease, as the company has installed Prosecco on tap on their Signature Rooms in its Bodelwyddan Castle hotel in
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T is humming in the background in Cocu Chatham Street and as I sit down for a Matcha Latte, Oat Cookie and a chat with founder Emilia Rowan it seems like an apt soundtrack. In three short years, what began as a light bulb moment for Emilia, recognising the gap in the Irish market for
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California Wines are having more than a moment in the sun, the region’s wines are growing in popularity globally and they have earned a name among the world’s finest. With an increasing interest in bottles from this versatile land, May 2017 will see Ireland’s first California Wine Week, an ideal occasion to taste and discover
I can quite proudly say that I am a self-confessed dip addict! These three hummus recipes can be enjoyed with crackers, vegetable crudités or with a salad. As I’m such a huge hummus fan I’ve created three delicious but very different flavours. Ingredients: Classic – 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained – 2 garlic cloves,
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