April 2017

The Science Vs the Fiction Behind Biodynamic Wines - A Talk with Author Monty Waldin

The Science Vs the Fiction Behind Biodynamic Wine – A Talk with Author Monty Waldin

Drinks, News, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Biodynamic wines have an air of supernatural mystery that tends to divide wine lovers into hard devotees and Mulder or Scully types: those doubtful but who want to believe and those who are skeptics to the bone. It is a topic in which often, opinions outnumber facts and well-researched and educational material that is also engaging and balanced enough not to alienate any […]

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Sligo Food Trail Celebrates the Wild Atlantic Way with Launch of ‘Taste the Sea’ Video

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

“Success breeds success” according to the old adage, and that certainly seems to be true for Sligo Food Trail, who are shining a bright light on quality food in the county. The latest venture by this proactive group championing Sligo’s foodie treasures is a video entitled ‘Taste the Sea’, highlighting their many members along the

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New Study Reveals One in Five Irish People are Regular Gluten Free Shoppers

Small Bites / Roisin Flynn

According to research carried out by Bord Bia one in five (20%) Irish people are now shopping for gluten free food regularly, despite only 1% of the Irish population having been medically diagnosed with coeliac disease. According to the research carried out by Kantar Worldpanel, the gluten free market in Ireland is estimated to be

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WellFest Timetable Details Have Been Released!

Small Bites / Roisin Flynn

WellFest, Ireland’s only health, fitness and wellness festival, today announced the full details of this years timetable. WellFest take place over the 6th and 7th of May, in Dublin’s Herbert Park, and will host some of the world’s best-known health and fitness stars for talks, interactive classes and demonstrations. The festival, in association with KBC, has

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A Memorable Taste of Brasserie on the Corner at the Galway Food Festival

Restaurant Reviews / Darina Coffey

One of the most eagerly anticipated events during the recent Galway Food Festival was a specially curated five-course meal in Brasserie on The Corner, one of Galway’s most popular restaurants, located in the heart of the city on Eglington Street. The ‘A Taste of Brasserie’ menu on the night was created by newly appointed Head

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Wines Dressed for Success: Great Bottles with Creative Label Design

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Wine labels have become more than just a sticker with a bottle’s basic facts and figures. They are often decisive in whether a customer will even pick a wine off the shelf and nowadays they have to balance information with an appealing design, but soulless eye-catching doodles just won’t cut it in this highly competitive industry,

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Delheim Chardonnay Sur Lie 2014 – Wine of the Week from O’Briens

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

If Chardonnay was a person, it would be a world famous popstar able to travel the planet and to captivate audiences anywhere it visits. Versatile beyond what other varieties would only dream of, Chardonnay thrives and performs in regions as diverse as Napa Valley, Chile, Australia and of course, its most notable residence, Burgundy, where the

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Bonac 24 Gin: A Premium Irish Craft with a Difference

Drinks, Gin, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

The recently launched premium Irish gin Bonac 24 is the first product from a boutique distillery in Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow. The expertly balanced blend was the result of combining natural botanicals that offer notes of citrus, mint and star anise. Bonac 24 was created by 25 year old entrepreneur, Gavin Clifford, and his father Michael.

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Aldi’s Range “The Fire Tree” to Bring a Taste of Sicily this Spring

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Aldi has launched a range of four Sicilian wines for this spring named “The Fire Tree” and inspired in the trees surrounding the Italian island’s Mount Etna which often catch fire during volcanic eruptions. With two reds and two whites, it’s a very on-trend offer and an affordable taste of wines from this volcanic region.

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Cutting Ties by Cutting Cake – Divorce Cakes are Trending and Here are Some of the Best

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

There is little in life that a slice of cake can’t make better, and it seems some couples are now hoping this will ring true for their marital woes too by ‘celebrating’ the end of their marriage with divorce cakes. Divorce desserts are trending the world over. While there have been no reports in Ireland

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Go Bananas for Dinner this Evening in Aid of Temple Street

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

This Wednesday 19th April has been set aside as National Banana Day, the day when Ireland can officially go bananas. And the good news is, it’s all for a great cause. Fruit importers Fyffes, with support from Just Eat – the online food ordering app – are marking the day with an event designed to

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Keep Your Cool This Summer with M&S’s New Frozen Dessert Collection

Small Bites / Roisin Flynn

Can’t afford that trip to the Mediterranean this summer? Never mind, you can refresh and get a taste of the Med with M&S‘s new frozen dessert collection. With flavours such as Strachiatella Gelato with dark chocolate pieces or Tiramisu Gelato made with Marsala wine swirled with coffee sauce, chocolate and sponge cake piece their authentic

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Trump-Inspired "Fake News Ale" Launched by Canadian Brewery

Trump-Inspired “Fake News Ale” Brewed to Make Beer Great Again

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Canadian brewery Northern Maverick Brewing has launched a “Fake News Ale” as part of its charitable series. The can depicts an illustration of controversial US president Donald Trump and the brewery has informed on their site that for each can sold, they’ll donate 5% of sales “to help reverse a questionable policy.” Voting to determine which

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Experience Japan Festival this 23rd of April at Farmleigh House

Experience Japan Festival 2017 this 23rd of April at Farmleigh House

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Volunteer organisation Experience Japan is hosting their annual Experience Japan Festival in Farmleigh House this 23rd of April. The event is supported by the Office of Public Works, Dublin City Council and the Embassy of Japan. On the day, between 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Japanese-Irish culture will be celebrated in the beautiful surrounds of Farmleigh

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12 Delicious Asia Market Products You Need to Stock Up On

Features / Erica Bracken

Despite being located in the heart of Dublin city for the past 25 years, Asia Market is still one of the city’s best kept foodie secrets. Based on Drury Street, with a larger store in Ballymount, it’s the authentic market experience at Asia Market, along with the choice of over 4500 products and scandalously good

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The Wild Atlantic Way Looks Out of this World in New Star Wars Trailer

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

The eyes of the world are again fixed on the breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way, as the trailer for the latest Star Wars installment, The Last Jedi, has been released. The Force Awakens opened the eyes of millions to the sheer beauty of one Irish county, Kerry, proving that it is indeed worthy of the title

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Keep Your Smile Brilliant With This Brilliant Beverage: Clear Coffee Promises Not Stain Your Teeth

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

If you can’t go without your morning cup of joe, but aren’t as keen on the staining it leaves on your teeth overtime, then you need to know about colourless clear coffee. The Slovakian brothers Adam and David Nagy behind Clr Cff Clear Coffee say they have created the first colorless coffee in the world

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This Bold New Opening is a Breath of Fresh Air – Old Street Malahide Review

Restaurant Reviews / admin

Many restaurants are born from a labour of love, however Malahide’s newest venue, Old Street has taken husband and wife team, Mark & Adriana Fitzpatrick eighteen painstaking months to renovate from a “derelict” cottage to an impressive two story restaurant, bar and wine cellar. Due to open last January we have been keeping a close

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Enjoy a Celtic Taste of Carlow Next 22nd and 23rd of April

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

As part of the Pan Celtic International Festival 2017, held in Carlow between the 18th to the 23rd of April 2017, food lovers will be able to enjoy a Celtic Taste of Carlow. Pan Celtic is a celebration of the cultural links between Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man and this year, musicians, singers and dancers will be

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Ballymaloe House has Recipe to Success as Profits Continue to Rise

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

It’s not just Ballymaloe House‘s recipe for their famous brown soda bread that guarantees a perfect rise. It seems they also have the recipe for successful business with profits rising last year, almost tripling to €71,478. According to newly filed accounts, revenues at the country house hotel and restaurant run by the Allen family in

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Top Dublin Restaurants Open for an Easter Sunday Feast

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Does the thought of spending your Easter Sunday in the kitchen crafting an elaborate feast make you want to run for the hills? Embrace the ultimate lazy Sunday with a carte blanche to indulge in post-Lent delights by treating yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner in one of the below restaurants opening their doors

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