May 2017

How to Cut the Right Way and Avoid Avocado Hand

Avoca-Dos and Avoca-Don’ts: How to Cut them the Right Way and Avoid Avocado Hand

Last week, news of doctor’s from the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons reporting a dramatic rise in Avocado Hand injuries (stab and slash lesions caused by people attempting to cut an avocado the wrong way) made global headlines. With the hashtag #AvocadoInjury, people bonded on social media, and some people even asked for warning stickers […]

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New Menu at Intercontinental Dublin Pays Homage to this Unsung Seasonal Ingredient

News / Erica Bracken

We’ve become accustomed to seeing asparagus in the fruit and veg aisles all year round, but this flown-in product comes nothing near to the locally grown variety. Though sprouting up from Irish soil for a short time only, from just May until June, blink and you will miss Asparagus season in Ireland. Making the most

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The Pembroke Kilkenny Celebrates Art with Limited Edition Cocktail

The Pembroke Kilkenny Celebrates New Art Exhibition with Limited Edition Cocktail

Cocktails, Drinks, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Cocktail-making can be quite artistic in the hands of creative bartenders and at Pembroke Kilkenny the team behind the bar has come up with an inspired Design Cocktail to celebrate the National Craft Gallery’s exhibition “Narratives in Making”, open from May 12th to July 5th. As proud supporters of art, culture and design, the Pembroke Kilenny

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The Kingdom Takes Another Title – Kerry Student Wins Supreme Apprentice Chef Competition

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

We’ve become accustomed to Kerry lifting trophies for their exploits on the football field, but yesterday one young Kerry student proved that the county can prevail against its competitors in the kitchen too. On Thursday 11 May, secondary school students from across Munster travelled to IT Tralee but it was 17 year old Pádraic Randles

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3 M&S Wines to Watch out for this Summer | M&S Wine Spring Tasting

Three Wines from M&S to Watch out for this Summer

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

M&S has given its wine offer a summer refreshment. Over the past six months, the team has traveled the world to source enjoyable, modern wines and yesterday, 11th of May, we were invited to taste the over 70 bottles they’ve added to the M&S Wine shelves for the sunny season. Here are three of our favourite finds

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GAA Superstar Revealed as Mystery Chef at Gourmet Food Parlour Charity Dinner

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

From entire food business models devoted to making a positive impact, or a bake sale in aid of charity, food philanthropy is a delicious ways to improve the world, and this week we saw another example of how food can improve people’s lives for the better. On the evening of Tuesday 9th of May, restaurateur

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Broyage Bar & Bistro, Dublin 8

Modern Irish Restaurants, Restaurant Listings, Restaurants in Dublin, Restaurants in Dublin 8, Restaurants in South Dublin / Darina Coffey

Broyage Bar & Bistro is located in the heart of Dublin’s historic quarter, opposite Kilmainham Gaol and adjacent to the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. This culturally significant area provides the perfect setting for guests who can choose to enjoy their meal whilst watching the world go by on the terrace or take in the relaxed ambience as

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An Avocado Chocolate Bar Exists and We Need It in Our Lives

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Is there anyone who doesn’t love chocolate and avocados? There is near universal acceptance that these two delicacies are the foods of the gods. It makes total sense then that a health enthusiast cum Willy Wonka would create a delicious hybrid, enter the avocado chocolate bar. We’ve all heard of chocolate avocado ‘mousse’, the creamy,

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Wineleather, the Glamorous and Cruelty-Free Innovation that Could Shake the Fashion Industry

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

When tasting wines, you will encounter leather (well, just leather aromas) every now and then, but a new connection between these two elements might shake the fashion industry very soon. Milan-based company Vegea has developed a cruelty-free leather-like product made from grapes and named Wineleather. Founded in 2016, Vegea took home the Global Change Award last

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This State-of-the-Art Immersive Guinness Experience just Opened in Dublin Airport

News, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Each year, 27.9 million people arrive to Dublin by plane and a large number of them include a visit to the Home of Guinnes. Now, thanks to a partnership between Diageo and The Loop, the Guinness experience will have its own space at Terminal 2, as both companies joined forces to launch the world’s first Guinness

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Contain Yourselves! Cool New Café Container Coffee Opens on Thomas Street

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Dublin’s café culture is developing rapidly and there is no shortage of spots to get your caffeine and latte art fix around the city. Keen to offer something a little different, entrepreneur Gordon Hickey decided to inject a pop of colour and character into Thomas Street and just opened his unique venture, Container Coffee, on

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Tankardstown’s Brabazon Restaurant Hosts Febvre Summer Wine Soirée

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Tankardstown, in association with Febvre Wines, presented guests with a very special evening of fine wine and dining at the recent Summer Wine Soirée held in Brabazon Restaurant. Guests enjoyed a delicious Tasting Menu strongly influenced by flavours of the Rhone Valley cuisine, carefully crafted by Head Chef Adrian Cassidy. Each course was paired with

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Beauty and the Barista: This Inspired Disney Latte Art is Too Beautiful to Drink

Beauty and Barista: This Disney Inspired Latte Art is Too Beautiful to Drink

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

While most baristas will know a couple of eye-catchy designs to pour into your cappuccino, Korean barista Kangbin Lee is goes way over the extra mile creating numerous illustrations that make his cups almost too beautiful to drink, he’s a master of latte art, the technique used to create forms with steamed milk on coffee. He has earned over 70 thousand

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This Negroni Fountain will Make your Cocktail Wishes Come True

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Classic cocktail Negroni has become one of the trendiest drinks of 2017 as bartenders are turning their attention to the Italian aperitif made by combining gin, vermouth and Campari. With Negroni Week approaching -June 5th to 11th- a venue in London has came up with a brilliant idea: a Negroni fountain. The East London Liquor

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Midsummer Banquet Announced Among the Highlights of the Westport Food Festival Programme

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Once again this year foodies are set to flock to Mayo this June for annual celebration of gastronomy that is Westport Food Festival. Taking place from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June, the organisers are promising a programme with something for all ages, from mini chefs right up to fully fledged foodies. One of the

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Get in Line – New Doughnut & Coffee Bar Opens Today with Free Doughnuts

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

If you love nothing more than making a little foodie trip to some of Dublin’s delicious markets you may recognise the name Revolution Bakery and if so you’re probably hooked on their fantastic artisan doughnuts. These brioche beauties are delivered around markets like St. Anne’s Park and Herbert Park in their funky black food truck

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6 Recipes from New Cookbook #RecipeShorts That All Have 140 Characters or Less

Recipes, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Think cooking is complicated and takes way too much time? A innovative new cookbook #RecipeShorts aims to show those who think they don’t have enough time to cook how quick and simple it can be – faster and easier than filtering your latest Instagram post, actually! Author Andrea Stewart has reduced all recipes to only

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Chile's Carmen, Announces Emily Faulconer as New Winemaker

Chile’s Oldest Winery, Carmen, Announces Emily Faulconer as New Winemaker

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Chile’s oldest winery, Carmen, recently welcomed a new winemaker to lead all their operations. Agricultural Engineer Emily Faulconer, who will also be responsible for the continuation of previous winemaker Sebastian Labbé’s internationally acclaimed innovative projects. Faulconer, 32, lived for a year and a half in the Elqui Valley, holding a key role at Viñedos Alcohuaz, she also performed as Chief

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Learn to Cook Like an Italian with House of Peroni Masterclasses – Tickets Now on Sale

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Following on from roaring success last summer, The House of Peroni makes its eagerly awaited return to the rooftops of Dublin from Thursday, 25th May until Sunday, 4th June 2017, with another two-week residency at 1 Dame Lane, Dublin 2. The residency will bring to life Gusto d’Italia, the flavours of Italy, with an exciting

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Nourish the Body and Feed the Soul – Body&Soul Announces Fantastic Food Line Up

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Body&Soul is a bizarre and beautiful banquet and is far more than a music festival. This year, from 23-25th June, the festival is offering an exceptional gastronomic experience for lovers of fine food and drink too. Festival foodies are invited to join Food on Board and Veuve Clicquot for tantalising treats and sparkling conversations in

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The Dylan Hotel Outdoors Area and BBQ Menu Are Just Summer Party Perfection

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

The Dylan Hotel’s spacious outdoor area is the ideal place to enjoy a BBQ this summer. They have open their grilling season, and bookings are open for groups of up to 120 guests. With stylish outdoor heated terraces, it’s the perfect spot for a get-together, whether you celebrate an occasion with friends or family, or are

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