May 2017

Il Meridione Nero d’Avola – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Wine

The Sicilian city of Avola offers many wonders to wanderlusters looking for that sweet combination of history (think of loosing yourself wondering its ancient pre-Roman roads); coastal charm and numerous food festivals and local traditions. The area names one of Sicily’s most important red grape, Nero d’Avola, simply meaning Black from Avola. And while visitors might indulge in their […]

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Celebrity Cruises Luxury Ship Eclipse Disembarks in Dublin Today

A Luxury Cruise Ship over 3 Times Longer than the Big Ben Disembarks in Dublin Today

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Celebrity Cruises’ 2,850 passenger Solstice Class ship is expected to reach Dublin Port for the first time today at 12:30 pm. Celebrity Cruises is bringing its X-Factor experience as passengers from luxury liner Celebrity Eclipse will disembark from Ocean Pier 33 to spend a day in the Irish capital, as part of a 12-night cruise with other

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This Luxury Five Star Hotel is Launching Delicious Savoury Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea, Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Already sweet enough? If you always opt for a cheeseboard over a sugary dessert, Berts Jazz Bar at The Merchant Hotel has the Afternoon Tea of your dreams. Berts is putting a twist on the traditional high tea with the launch of a new ‘Savoury Afternoon Tea’, sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.

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One of Dublin’ Favourite Lunchtime Food Markets Returns This Week

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

When the weather is this good dining al fresco seems all the more alluring than dining al desko. Reading people’s minds, and the weather forecast, just right one of Dublin’s favourite lunchtime food market returns this Thursday to Fitzwilliam Square from 11.30am. Irish Village Markets have been giving people all across Dublin an excuse to

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Rose Gold Coravin is the Ultimate Gadget for Glam Wine Lovers

The Ultimate Wine Gadget now Comes in Rose Gold

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

If you appreciate fine wines and trendy design, here’s one for your bucket list: Rose Gold Coravin, one of the two recently launched variations of the innovative gadget that allows you to serve a glass of wine without removing the cork from the bottle. The other one is Piano Black, both sleek additions come to complement

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Hang Dai’s Karl Whelan Shares His Top Ingredients to Take Your Asian Cooking to the Next Level

Features / Erica Bracken

No matter how busy my day or heavy my load, as an Asian food lover no trip to Dublin city centre is complete without a visit to Asia Market on Drury Street. Slipping in from the busy street I am instantly transported to a different world, or at least a different continent, and as I

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Roganstown Hotel & Country Club, Swords

Hotels, Hotels in Dublin / Roisin Flynn

Roganstown Hotel & Country Club is a beautifully restored country house nestled in the Dublin countryside. The manicured lawns & Japanese gardens are surrounded by two 18-hole Championship golf courses that sprawl over 300 acres of ground. The hotel boasts 52 bedrooms and suites, with views either over the golf course, or grounds of the

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New Food Festival “Flavours of South Dublin” is Coming to Rathfarnham Castle Park next Month

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Dublin City Council has confirmed that the city is getting a shiny new summer food festival: Flavours of South Dublin, which will be held for the first time next 25th of June in Rathfarnham Castle Park. Flavours of South Dublin will give visitors the opportunity to taste and enjoy the diverse culinary offer than the South Dublin

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10 Facts you Need to Know about the Status of the Irish Pub in 2017

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland, a strong trade association with approximately 4,500 members, recently published the results of a survey that gives a clear perspective on the current status of the Irish pub. The findings, obtained after surveying more than 1,500 people, were considered very positive, and left an optimistic flavour in the publican’s group. Here are ten facts

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Full Line Up for Food on the Edge 2017 Announced at London Launch

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Robin Gill’s Paradise Garage in London played host to the official launch of Food On The Edge 2017, the annual two-day symposium held in the city of Galway, last night. The symposium’s aim is to generate debate, discussion and thought leadership on the future of food both in the industry and on the planet. The

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Brilliant Line Up of Speakers at The Drinks Theatre Promises to Wow Drink Enthusiasts at LitFest 2017

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

This year LitFest celebrates its 5th edition. The event, described as A Food and Drinks Literacy Festival at Ballymaloe, runs from the 19th to the 21st of May and it will host numerous talks, tastings and demonstrations, not only related to the world of food, but also featuring wine, spirits and beer at the entertaining Drinks Theatre. Shaking things

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Entries Now Open for Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards 2017

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Producers across the island of Ireland can now submit their entries for this year’s Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards. The awards, now in their 10th year, will take place at the Dingle Food Festival in late September. Last year there were more than 2500 entries in what are the largest blind-tasted food awards on

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Blooming Brilliant – Bloom Festival Returns To Dublin on June 1st with New Diverse Themes

Small Bites / Roisin Flynn

Ireland’s premier gardening festival Bloom returns for its 11th edition this June Bank Holiday Weekend, bringing five full days of flowers, food and family fun to the Phoenix Park from June 1st – 5th This year the diverse themes at the show gardens include the global fall-out from the rise of “fake news”, the need for

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The Lodge at Ashford will host 1826 Adare's Wade Murphy for a Night to Celebrate the Cong Food Village Festival

The Lodge at Ashford will host 1826 Adare’s Chef Wade Murphy for a Night to Celebrate the Cong Food Village Festival

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

The Lodge at Ashford Castle will welcome chef Wade Murphy of 1826 Adare for a one night only dinner on June 5th in celebration of the Cong Food Village Festival. Wade is no stranger to The Lodge, as he performed as Head Chef in their kitchens between 2007 to 2010 and a decade later, he’ll go

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And the Food Oscar Goes To… The Best Restaurants and Chefs in Ireland Announced at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2017

News, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

It’s the most anticipated night in the restaurant industry’s social calendar, and this year’s glitzy RAI Irish Restaurant Awards 2017 did not disappoint – with some surprises thrown into the mix. Held at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin on Monday night the biggest awards of the night went to Ireland’s only female Michelin starred chef, Danni

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Blue Prosecco is a Thing Now and People Have Mixed Feelings about it

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Last year, wine lovers around the world were surprised by the launch of Gik, a blue wine made in Spain which has awaken waves of curiosity, sympathy and snobbery like no other. Then, the Internet lost it to Progrigio, a Prosecco and Pinot Grigio hybrid launched by a British supermarket chain. Now, what happens when

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Three to Try Our Top Picks from OBriens Wine Spring Fair

Three to Try: Some of Our Top Picks from O’Briens Wine Spring Fair 2017

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Last Friday 5th of May, we attended the much anticipated O’Briens Spring Wine Fair Dublin, where over 50 winemakers presented their wines to more than 1,000 guests in the spacious surroundings of the Printworks, within Dublin Castle. While choosing only three to recommend is quite a challenge, the bottles below stood out and we’d love

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Spanish Gastronomic Workshop Aims to Show There’s Much More to the Region’s Food Than Tapas

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

With many a Spanish-style eatery popping up throughout the country, it’s fair to say that Irish people love Spanish food! Instituto Cervantes is starting a new four-week educational workshop: ‘Overview of Modern Spanish Food History’, which explores the evolution of modern Spanish food, including recipes and products of lesser-known Iberian cuisine. This gastronomic workshop aims

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This Weekend’s Burren Slow Food Festival is Heaven for Gin and Cheese Lovers

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Two delicious Irish products which have come on leaps and bounds and captivated the nation in recent years are undoubtedly cheese and gin, making the two delicacies a natural choice for the theme of this year’s Burren Slow Food Festival. The festival takes place this weekend in Lisdoonvarna, from Friday May 12th to Sunday May

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Forget Boozy Brunches 5,000 People Opted Instead for Squats and Smoothies This Weekend at WellFest

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

It seems the days of the Sunday fear following late nights out over the weekend may be on the decline. Well at least if the stellar attendance for this years WellFest is anything to go by. Over 5,000 people descended on Dublin’s Herbert park this weekend for the third annual WellFest, Ireland’s only health, wellness and fitness

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Discover California Wines from Premium Estates with Lynne Coyle and Tomas Clancy this May 11th

Discover California Wines from Premium Estates with Lynne Coyle MW and Tomas Clancy this May 11th

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

This Thursday 11th of May, wine lovers will be in for a treat as Ireland’s first California Wine Week brings the unique opportunity to taste premium California wines from this widely diverse and prestigious region along with experts Lynne Coyle MW, wine Director at O’Briens Wine and Tomas Clancy of the Sunday Business Post. Taste wines

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