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August 2017

Brown Thomas Afternoon Tea Feature

Brown Thomas Launches the Ultimate Champagne Afternoon Tea for Summer

Everyone’s favourite Grafton Street icon, Brown Thomas, is the perfect place to indulge yourself with a little luxury, and what’s more luxurious than Champagne Afternoon Tea? The latest addition to the Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke on the third floor sounds like the perfect summer treat. The stylish spot has just launched a limited edition Veuve

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Pretty in Pink - Rose Gin is Now a Thing and We Need it in Our G&Ts

Pretty in Pink – Rosé Gin is Now a Thing and We Need it in Our G&Ts

Drinks are blushing at an unprecedented rate: we’ve seen pink tequila, frosé, Aperol Spritz floats and a number of pink gins popping up, from a special pink edition of Gordon’s to a colour-changing blue spirit that goes rosy with tonic. And just when we thought we’ve seen it all, a new gin made from actual rosé wine comes

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Enjoy Beats, Eats & Bubbles this Bank Holiday Saturday at NoLIta

NoLIta has quickly become a favourite of Dublin’s food and drink lovers and they keep surprising us with cool events to turn any occasion into a memorable celebration. On this occasion, they are hosting a fabulous brunch for this Bank Holiday Saturday 5th of August: Beats, Eats & Bubbles at NoLIta, from 1:00 pm on the day, the

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Join Some of Ireland’s Top Chefs for Tea and Talks as They Recreate Historic Tea Party

The most famous Irish tea party is set to be re-enacted at the Kennedy Homestead in Dunganstown, Co. Wexford during the annual Kennedy Summer School on the afternoon of Friday September 8th. The event will see some of Ireland’s biggest names, Paul Kelly, Executive Pastry Chef at the Merrion Hotel and judge on the hit TV

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WILDE Teams Up with Krug to Introduce a Unique Champagne Dining Experience

WILDE Teams Up with Krug to Introduce a Unique Champagne Dining Experience

Yesterday 2nd of August, WILDE introduced its new exclusive dining experience: a menu created to harmonise with Champagnes from the prestigious house Krug, available only from 4th August to 30th September 2017. Dishes created by Executive Chef Sandeep Singh were expertly paired by renowned sommelier Julie Dupouy with Krug Grande Cuvée 163rd edition, 164th edition and Krug

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The Cream of the Crop to Cook Up a Storm at This Year’s Waterford Harvest Festival

A perennial favourite on the culinary calendar, Waterford Harvest Festival, will fill the streets with inviting sights, sounds and aromas as one of Ireland’s leading food festivals returns from September 8th to September 10th. Returning for its ninth year, Waterford Harvest Festival will focus the spotlight not only on the region’s great food producers, but

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Enchanted Australian Cave

Fancy Spending a Magical Night in This Enchanted Australian Cave?

A truly enchanting Airbnb listing allows visitors to escape into Australia’s Blue Mountains, while experiencing stunning views and taking in the fresh mountain air. This majestic private cave is built on a natural rock platform with a rustic and cosy interior. The enchanted Australian cave has a fireplace, hot tub, small kitchen and bed, so

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Cork Rebels Against Major Chain Cafes in a Bid to Protect Patrick’s Street

Cafe chains may not be very popular in Cork city, which is known for its extensive array of independent coffee houses, given a rejection in planning permission for two international coffee companies. UK coffee chain, Caffè Nero, has been refused planning permission for a proposed new coffee shop on Patrick’s Street in Cork city. They were hoping

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Love Supreme Portobello Cafe Review

Falling Head Over Heels All Over Again – Love Supreme Portobello Cafe Review

A landmark on the streetscape of Stoneybatter, Love Supreme made the hearts of coffee lovers in Dublin skip a beat when they announced they would open a second spot in the city. Now open over three months, from their new Portobello location on Lennox Street, the coffee shop quickens the pulse of the beating heart

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Best Possible Taste Podcast – Food Writer Kate Ryan and More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste, speaking to Sharon Noonan is Kate Ryan from Flavour.ie , who extols the culinary attributes of West Cork. Sharon also visits Nicole Dunphy at Pandora Bell, a luxury gourmet confectionary company. The confectionery tradition in the Dunphy family dates back to her Grandaunt Dora. Dora had nearly a century before,

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Great News for Bulmers Lovers as €1.8 Million Visitor Centre Has Been Announced

Bulmers, one of Ireland’s most popular ciders, is involved in a €5 million tourism project with Tipperary County Council. The project will bring a €1.8 million visitor centre to Clonmel. The attraction, set to be built at West Gate, is expected to bring 100,000 visitors to Tipperary Town each year. It hopes to attract Bulmers

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Dom to Your Doorstep – You Can Now Get A Champagne Delivery Within an Hour

In the modern world, the thought of waiting more than an hour for whatever your heart desires to be delivered to your door is downright unacceptable to some. Apps like Deliveroo have ensured that most delicious indulgences are at our fingertips at all times, but Dom Perignon has taken the concept of instant gratification to

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Châteauneuf-du-Nope: Scandal Over Rhone Valley Fraud Sparks International Outrage

Châteauneuf-du-Nope: Scandal Over Rhone Valley Fraud Sparks International Outrage

The CEO of Raphaël Michel, one of France’s leading bulk wine bottlers has been arrested as the result of an investigation that has sparked outrage across the Rhone Valley. Guillaume Ryckwaert was taken into custody by the French police on June 27 and was released on a one million euro bail after being indicted on criminal charges

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Yamamori

Feast on Japanese Food at Yamamori and You Could Win €100 – It’s a No Brainer!

Does feasting on Japanese food and being rewarded for your efforts sound too good to be true? Dublin’s longest standing Japanese restaurant are giving away three €100 vouchers to lucky diners who book a table with them during the month of August. To enter simply book a table online for Yamamori Izakaya throughout the month

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Mary Berry Feature

Mary Berry is Set to Light Up Our Screens Once Again on New BBC Cookery Show

Evenings seemed a little darker when the news broke that everyone’s favourite TV judge Mary Berry would not be appearing on the revamped Great British Bake Off after the shock move from BBC to Channel 4. The queen of baking puns with an aversion to soggy bottoms, Mary brought an inimitable warmth to the extremely

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Ashford Castle

The Luxurious Ashford Castle Appoints a New Director of Operations

Ashford Castle has announced the appointment of Mr. Alan Valley as Director of Operations at the luxurious property. Alan joins the team of 350 staff at Ashford Castle, where their reputation for impeccable service means “no request is too large, no detail too small.” Speaking about his appointment, he said, “Ashford Castle is internationally regarded

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