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August 2017

Walnut

Walnut or Wal-Not? One of Our Favourite Classics is Losing its Head

With smaller chocolate bars and flavour changes, our favourite tasty treat has taken a few hits recently. Now, one of Nestlé‘s oldest brands, the Walnut Whip, is getting the snip, with the company announcing the first nut-free versions of the chocolatey treat. While this will appeal to those with nut allergies, it may also be the […]

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Learn All About Oil and Taste the World's Best this September at The Fumbally

Learn All About Olive Oil and Taste the World’s Best this September at The Fumbally

A great olive oil can make a dish, the gold of the Mediterranean is one of the most complex and interesting ingredients, unbeatable in versatility and with a fascinating history and culture around it. If you fancy becoming an olive oil expert, there is a masterclass worth signing up for coming up to The Fumbally

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Suesey Street Turns Wednesdays into Winedays with Bottles up to Half Price

Suesey Street Turns Wednesdays into Winedays with Bottles up to Half Price

Wine lovers have a reason to smile mid-week as Suesey Street is turning Wednesdays into Winedays with the help of enthusiastic and passionate sommelier Simon Keegan and the delectable array of bottles he proudly serves at this inviting venue. Now he is regaling oenophiles with a weekly celebration of featured wines at special prices, most

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Chocolate Fiends Rejoice – This Luxury Chocolatier is Set to Open a Dublin Café

A staple luxury on high streets across the UK, you’ll recognise the chic black fascade of Hotel Chocolat. The British chocolatier and cocoa grower is synonymous with chocolate heaven and now Irish chocoholics can check in with a brand new café due to open in Dundrum this year. The perfect spot for a high end

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Bougrier VDF Les Hauts Lieux Rose 2016 - Wine of the Week from O'Briens

A Great Value Rosé from the Loire Valley to Keep Summer Going

It’s mid-August and we’re experiencing late summer anxiety, that feeling you get when autumn attire hits the high street and you realise there’s only a handful of useful days to throw that al fresco dinner you kept postponing, finally go camping or rosé the evening away. While there’s no reason for your enjoyment of pink wines

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Flash Sale

A Pint-Less Rule? Ryanair Wants to Cut Down on Passenger Pre-Drinking

Are you a fan of a pre-flight pint or two? Well, you may not be too happy with Ryanair’s latest plan. Ryanair is calling on UK airports to limit the amount of alcohol passengers drink before boarding a plane due to an increase in disruptive activity among passengers. The Irish airline wants to restrict airport pre-drinking

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TastyEasyLamb Lamb Steaks with Sundried Tomatoes and Goats' Cheese finished

Lamb Steaks Recipe With Goats Cheese From #TastyEasyLamb

Nothing beats the unique and delicious flavour of lamb. Whether it’s cooked with just a little seasoning or combined with exotic spices and flavours, lamb is the perfect hero ingredient for everyday meal occasions, whether you’re flying solo or cooking for family or friends. Lamb is also a quick and simple meat to prepare which

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Cork Bartender Andy Ferreira to Represent Ireland at World Class Finals in Mexico

Cask Bar’s Andy Ferreira to Represent Ireland at World Class Bartending Finals in Mexico

Andy Ferreira, bartender behind the acclaimed Corkonian bar Cask has a new reason to raise a a glass and toast as he prepares to compete among the world’s top bartenders at the World Class Finals in Mexico City next week. The competition for one of the most highly coveted accolades in the global bartending scene will

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Spoil Yourself This Afternoon Tea Week With Our Top Picks Around The Country

Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week with a sumptuous selection of the finest Afternoon Tea experiences around the country. Make sure to enjoy a glass of bubbly to make the occasion truly memorable. The Gallery at The Westbury Hotel The Gallery at The Westbury offers an elegant Afternoon Tea experience with tea, champagne and a sumptuous sandwich

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John and Gregg Celebrity Masterchef

Celebrity MasterChef Returns to Our Screens this Week with Some Very Familiar Faces

Celebrity MasterChef is essential viewing for cooking enthusiasts and food lovers, as John Torode and Gregg Wallace put famous faces through their paces in the iconic kitchen studio. As darker evenings set in and with the weather set to take a turn, the return of Celebrity MasterChef this week is perfectly timed. This year’s line

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New Music Venue The Underground to Open in Dame Street Very Soon

New Music Venue The Underground to Open in Dame Street Very Soon

The last few months have been very active for openings. The restaurant scene has seen several new venues and the bar trade has also welcomed a few additions, for example, trad bar Piper’s Corner in Marlborough Street, night club newcomer Tramline and a fresh pub in Camden Street Jimmy Rabbitte’s. Now it’s turn for Dame Street, as The

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Good Coffee Spots

Put the Keys in the Ignition – Two Irish Routes Named in Top 50 Drives in the World

Two Irish routes have been ranked alongside America’s famous Route 66 in Lonely Planet’s new guide to the 50 Best Drives in the World. Highlighting the dramatic Wild Atlantic Way, Lonely Planet writes: “Ireland’s west coast is a drastic procession of deserted beaches and towering cliffs where traditional music and ancient castles abound.” They add: “It

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ashford castle sommelier hiring

Pursuing a Career in Wine? This Opening at Ashford Castle is the Dream Job

If you’re passionate about wine and committed to pursue a career in the industry, here’s a life-changing opportunity: multi award-winning Ashford Castle is looking for a Junior Sommelier. The luxurious 5 star hotel is known for its enviable cellars and world class food offer so the right candidate will not only have the opportunity to

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Holy Smoke Cork

Holy Smoke Restaurant, Cork City

Holy Smoke is an award winning BBQ restaurant located on Sheares Street in Cork. They specialise in pit-smoked barbecue and they serve 100% Irish meat slowly cooked at low temperatures for up to 16 hours. All of their meat is smoked in-house daily, dry-rubbed with a signature blend of herbs and spices, and cooked using quality woods and 100%

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1900 Restaurant, Dublin 2

1900 Restaurant is part of the famous Harcourt Hotel. The Restaurant earned its name from the historical train crash of 1900 when a train from Enniscorthy to Harcourt Street failed to stop and crashed through the end wall of the Harcourt Street station onto Hatch Street, with the train left dangling in mid-air. Artist Michael

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The Restaurant By Johnnie Cooke at Brown Thomas, Dublin – #TasteCocktailFest

Is there anything better than sipping on an expertly crafted cocktail on a summer’s evening? We think not. With that in mind, TheTaste Summer Cocktail Festival takes the hassle out of the hunt for Ireland’s finest shaken and stirred favourites. With hotspot cocktail bars around the country showcasing their skills with a special cocktail to

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Tasty Easy Lamb Fajitas

Spicy Lamb Fajitas Recipe by Darina Coffey #TastyEasyLamb

For the easiest dinner of all time, fajitas are always a crowd-pleaser and this #tastyeasylamb lamb fajitas recipe is as simple and quick as it gets! This delicious Mexican dish showcases fantastic Irish lamb and how easy it is to prepare. Your fajitas can be on the table in minutes and are sure to have

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