October 2017

Golden Ticket Magic – Win a Premium Package to This Year’s Cork Chocolate Festival

The inaugural Cork Chocolate Festival is taking place at the Cork International Hotel on 24th-26th November 2017, showcasing chocolatiers, chocolate workshops and more chocolate that you could possibly eat. Held in association with La Rousse Foods, the festival is the only one of its kind in the country and will feature the best chocolatiers in […]

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Hangover-Free Drinking Might Become a Reality Very Soon thanks to this New Product

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Remember this name: Alcarelle. Developed by London-based professor David Nutt and Edward Safra Chair of NeuroPsychopharmacology at Imperial College, it is a type of synthetic alcohol that might just be the key to hangover-free drinks. Nutt has experimented for a decade to create a product that delivers all the uninhibiting effects of alcohol without the unpleasant consequence of

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This Newly Renovated Restaurant Invites You to Experience an Exclusive Dinner Event

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

There are many wonderful restaurants to wine and dine, but this exclusive dinner event at the historical Osprey Hotel, Kildare is truly unmissable. Introducing their one-night-only Taste of Herald & Devoy, the recently refurbished restaurant invites the public to experience a very special evening on October 19th. Following their grand opening in July 2017, the

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Steak, Whiskey, and Jazz – This Might Just be the Tastiest Event at Cork’s Taste Jazz Festival

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

If some of your favourite things in life include Irish whiskey, live jazz music, and the finest steaks then you’ll want to snap up a ticket for ‘Jazz Cuts’, the exclusive event 2017 event hosted by Holy Smoke restaurant on October 25th, as part of Taste Jazz festival which runs in the city from 23rd to

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Top of Roman Colosseum Will Open to The Public For The First Time in Decades

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

For the first time in 40 years, the top of the iconic Roman Colosseum has been removed and tourists will now be able to cast their eyes on the historic city from the very amphitheatre that played host to countless gladiator fights in the past. Located more than 120 feet above ground, five stories high, the

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Chef Takashi Miyazaki Reveals Plans to Open Cork’s First Japanese Fine Dining Restaurant

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

From a tiny eaterey on Evergreen Street in Cork City, chef Takashi Miyazaki has created big waves on the Irish food scene with his commitment to introducing our palates to authentic Japanese flavours, and now he has announced that Miyazaki is soon due to welcome its sister restaurant, ichigo ichie. Miyazkai broke the news on

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The Annual Food On The Edge Event Kicks Off in Galway This Morning

Events, Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Food On The Edge 2017 kicks off in The Black Box, Co. Galway this morning. The gathering of the world’s best international chefs and food leaders will run for two days, with over 400 people in attendance each day. During the event, more than 40 speakers will take to the stage and there’ll be 70 Irish food

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Social Gallery – The Loop Celebrates The Joy of Giving

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

On Thursday 5th October, The Loop at Dublin and Cork Airports welcomed guests to the Joy of Giving Exclusive Christmas Preview. The evening offered a true flavour of all The Loop has to offer, both at Christmas and throughout the rest of the year. Guests were treated to Jo Malone hand massages, a makeover by

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Win Dinner with Wine in Statham’s Restaurant at the Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel Plus a Round of Golden Touch Cocktails for Four People – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

The easy going and relaxed atmosphere of Statham’s Bar & Restaurant at the Pembroke Hotel is a great place for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or a sumptuous evening meal with all day dining and daily specials. Their American European fusion food philosophy is all about bringing together the best of two cuisines to create new

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Diageo to Transform St. James Gate into One of the Most Dynamic Urban Quarters in Europe

News, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Diageo Ireland has announced its plans to transform a part of its St. James Gate site at the heart of The Liberties area in Dublin into one of the most dynamic urban quarters in the country and in Europe. With this decision, the home of Guinness will start a new chapter in their long history at the heart

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This Luxurious Resort Will Host a Unique ‘Foodie Lovers’ Wedding Open Day this Weekend

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

If you’ve already said yes to the all-important question and are planning all the important aspects of your big day, why not make it a delicious one? The five star Lough Erne Resort in County Fermanagh is inviting couples from across Ireland to indulge themselves and get a peek at their stunning wedding packages. The

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This Book Offers a Clever and Raw Honest Approach to the World of Wine Connoisseurs

This Book Offers a Unique Approach to the World of Wine Connoisseurs

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Cork Dork is not your usual book about wine. Author Bianca Bosker starts out with the mission to discover the sub-culture of what she calls “cork dorks”, also known as wine geeks or oenophiles, yet by the end of her adventure she doesn’t just offers a look into their lives, she becomes one of them after a

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These New Sage Appliances Will Make You a Masterchef in Your Own Kitchen

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

When a three Michelin starred chef as meticulous as Heston Blumenthal has given his seal of approval to a kitchen appliance, you know it has to be good. You will want to start writing your Christmas list now that Sage™ has launched its full catalogue of amazing appliances in Ireland. At an interactive evening at

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From Europe to The UAE – The Most On-Trend Travel Destinations in The World

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

If you’re someone who likes to be on-trend with your travel destinations, then this list should tickle your travel tastebuds. Holiday company, Opodo, have revealed the 10 most popular travel destinations in 2017, according to the biggest increase in bookings on their site. Abu Dhabi topped the list, with fellow UAE city Dubai down at

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Zozimus Bar and Restaurant Mak at D6 Team Up for a Unique One Night Only Pop-Up

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Zozimus Bar has quickly become a favourite of cocktail lovers in town. Now the award-winning bar has a special treat in store for those looking to enjoy amazing drinks paired with exciting cuisine as they’ve teamed up with restaurant Mak at D6 for a special pop-up next Thursday 19th of October. The team at Zozimus

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Lights, Camera, Cook! Culinary Schools to Put More Emphasis on Food Photography

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Food photography is continuing to grow in popularity, with diners old and young pausing to snap a photo of their meal before digging in. With this in mind, chefs have had to worry about how their food looks as well as how good it tastes. The Culinary Institute of America is even adding in classes

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The World’s Best Bar 2017 Has Been Announced and We’re Booking Flights to London

News, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

The World’s 50 Best Bars list for 2017 was revealed last night and this year, the coveted first position went to London’s American Bar at the Savoy Hotel which was awarded Best Bar in the World in 2017. The American Bar is a glamorous Art Deco classic cocktail bar, regarded as one of the world’s most

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Dream Job Alert! Aer Lingus is Hiring New Cabin Crew For its 2018 Schedule

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Fancy a career change? How about travelling the world in a job where no two days are the same? Today could be your lucky day because Aer Lingus is hiring. Fresh from the announcement of its exciting transatlantic routes for 2018, the airline needs to boost its staff members. While you don’t technically need any

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“We Take a Lot from Ireland” – Seán Muldoon and Jack McGarry from The Dead Rabbit

Interviews, News / Gaby Guedez

Seán Muldoon and Jack McGarry run the multi award-winning bar The Dead Rabbit in New York, named the World’s Best Bar in 2016 and awarded the accolade of Best Bar in North America on four occasions. We had the opportunity to meet them during the last day of their Dublin residency at The Sidecar within The

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Celebrity Chefs Flock to The West For Next Weekend’s Ennis Food Festival

Events, Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Ennis Food Festival will be held from 12-15th October in food venues all over the town, with the festival’s main event, The Gourmet Food Village, taking place on Sunday the 15th of October. The Gourmet Food Village will feature cookery demos with celebrity chef Kevin Dundon, alongside local and national Artisan food stalls, food sampling

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You Can Now Get your Own Cask of Irish Whiskey by Joining the Midleton Very Rare Cask Circle Club

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Whiskey aficionados and collectors, take note: The Midleton Very Rare Cask Circle Club is making it possible for you to obtain your own cask of Midleton Very Rare Irish whiskey, sourced from a variety of exceptional casks hand selected by Master Distiller, Brian Nation. The experience of having your own cask starts when you choose the special

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