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June 2017

Taste by Dylan McGrath Celebrates 2nd Birthday with a Fantastic Feast of Flavour Sensations

Taste by Dylan McGrath, the cutting edge top floor restaurant sitting above Rustic Stone, has just marked it’s second birthday in style, inviting a select few to an intimate dinner last night. Establishing itself as one of the most exciting restaurants in the city over the last two years, Taste offers a flavour exploration experience

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Ashford Castle

Deepen Your Wine Knowledge with a Tasting in the Depths of Ashford Castle’s Wine Cellars

From the outside and throughout the interior the results of the multi million restoration of the award-winning Ashford Castle are clear for all to see. One of the Castle’s hidden gems lies deep below however, and now you are invited to discover this treasure with a unique wine tasting experience in the Castle’s magnificent Wine

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This Midweek Bliss Getaway to the Sunny South East is Just What We Need

The four-star Ferrycarrig Hotel in Wexford is offering an escape from the race this summer with their brand new Midweek Bliss with Afternoon Tea. The Ferrycarrig Hotel boasts an awe inspiring location, situated on the waters edge of the River Slaney with every one of the hotel’s 102 rooms offering a view. The Midweek Bliss with

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Standing Seats

How Low Would You Go For a Cheap Plane Ticket? This Airline Wants to Introduce Standing Seats on Flights

In a move that will likely leave many travellers scratching their heads, a budget airline wants to introduce standing seats on their aircraft in order to further decrease the cost of air travel. VivaColombia is not the first airline to float this idea, which would basically give airlines the opportunity to cram more passengers onto

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Best Possible Taste Podcast – Food Consultant Ali Dunworth, Wine Expert Ron Forrestal and More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste podcast, a familiar food industry face, Ali Dunworth chats with Sharon Noonan to provide listeners with a unique insight into her fascinating career as a food consultant, cook and creative. Sharon also speaks to Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants. Ron has some great examples of gins coming into the spotlight

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Upgrade Date Night to a Deluxe Date Day with The Marker Hotel’s New Couples Spa Package

If you thought you had reached couple goals by scheduling in a weekly trip to the cinema with your love then you’ll be disheartened to hear that your date night efforts are little drab in comparison to how you could be spending that quality time. The Marker Hotel have introduced the ultimate date spa package:

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Expensive Cities

Want to Get Away from it all? Airbnb Just Revealed the Coolest Cities for Solo Travelling

Travelling solo can be a liberating and unforgettable experience: you’ll wander at your own pace, go where you really want to go, truly discover your surroundings and even find or reconnect with yourself. Of course, choosing the right destination for a one person holiday is crucial. Airbnb’s recently released data shows an increase in bookings

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Mitchelstown

Savour Local Dishes in Mitchelstown Cork as Part of the Old Butter Roads Food Trail

The Old Butter Roads Food Trail was developed by the producers, eateries and visitor attractions in the Muskerry, Dunhallow and Avondhu areas of Cork. Taking place in Mitchelstown, the trail celebrated the range of foods grown and produced in the area. Beginning the trail at Ballinwillin House, home to award winning vension and wild boar,

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Message On The Bottle - Vinexpo 2017

Message On The Bottle: Wine Trends as Seen at Vinexpo 2017

The dust is still settling on Vinexpo 2017, the nineteenth edition of the prestigious wine trade fair in Bordeaux where over two thousand wineries, wine buyers, sommeliers, Masters of Wine, Michelin starred chefs, trade bodies and media descended. In temperatures of 37⁰C, for four days, they worked tirelessly by day at the fair and partied

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rooftop bars

Cocktail with a View – The Most Spectacular Rooftop Bars Around the World

With summer upon us, there’s nothing quite like sitting outside with a nice drink and watching the world go by. Sipping a cocktail while taking in a breathtaking view is the perfect way to spend an evening. With this in mind, here’s a selection of the most beautiful views from some of the best rooftop bars around

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Cave de Lugny Cremant de Bourgogne – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Wine featured

This French Sparkling Offers Luxury Quality at Go-To Value

Life is short and the summer is even shorter so every little reason to spark a celebration is valid… From birthdays to unbirthdays, from big life milestones to decent weather, there’s always something to cherish and with the addition of a bubbly bottle and perhaps some nibbles you can effortlessly put together a party anytime. When

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Sligo

Forget Milan, Paris and London – Sligo is the Latest Place to be in Vogue, Literally

Breathtaking beauty, literary legends, live music and fish dishes that make the best of the catch of day – just some of the reasons why British Vogue, the leading women’s lifestyle magazine, recommends taking a trip to Sligo this summer. The article titled ‘Where The Vogue Editors Are Holidaying This Summer‘ championed Vogue’s European holiday destinations

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There’s a Slick New George Best Themed Hotel Coming to Belfast

There are exciting things happening in Belfast at the moment, and the hotel industry is no exception. Signature Living, the group behind seriously slick hotels such as the Titanic inspired 30 James Street in Liverpool, are set to invest £80 million across four new hotels in Belfast. Proprietor of Signature Living, Lawrence Kenwright, confirmed that

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BIM Young Fishmonger of the Year Award 2017

Ireland’s Best Young Fishmongers Cross the Waters to Learn from Seafood Specialist Rick Stein

The winners of the 2017 BIM Young Fishmonger of the Year Awards crossed the waters last week to reap the rewards of their win: a two day course at culinary legend Rick Stein’s Cookery School in Padstow, Cornwall. Under the expert eye of Sam Beech, Chef Lecturer at the Cookery School, Eimantas Zvirblis, Donnybrook Fair,

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Cook this Page: Ikea's Unique Style Makes Life Easier in this Fool-Proof Recipe Series

Cook this Page: Ikea’s Unique Style Makes Life Easier in this Fool-Proof Recipe Series

Ikea’s minimalistic style is world-famous and their graphic and ultra tidy-looking manuals make us feel confident about assembling pretty much anything. Now they’ve teamed up with advertising agency Leo Burnett and have added food into the mix with the ingenious “Cook this Page” recipe series which are printed on parchment paper and feature illustrated spaces where to place

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Spice Bag Seasoning

Chef Kwanghi Chan Spices Up His Best Selling Spice Bag Seasoning with a Korean Kick

A spice trail was beaten to Asia Market when chef Kwanghi Chan launched his original spice bag seasoning earlier this year. The first of its kind on the Irish market, the seasoning gave spice bag fans the opportunity recreate their own healthier, flavour packed version of the salty sensation at home – a fakeaway, if

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