January 2018

This Beloved Galway Restaurant is Launching Wine Club

This Beloved Galway Restaurant is Launching a Wine Club with a Food Pairing Twist

Looking for inspiration for a creative Christmas present? Thinking about trying more new things or enhancing your social life in 2018? One of our favourite Galway restaurants, Brasserie on the Corner, has launched a wine club that combines vinous exploration and great food into a delightful experience that will make a wonderful gift. Starting in January […]

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Bon Jovi Launches New Premium Rosé Wine Made in the South of France

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Jon Bon Jovi has something in common with the likes of Sting, Graham Norton, Francis Ford Coppola and other celebrities that have launched wines of their own. The lead singer of Bon Jovi has decided to think pink, and he has teamed up with Languedoc winemaking legend Gerard Bertrand to create a premium rosé blend of

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This Kitchen Must-Have was Meghan Markle's First Official Wedding Gift 2

This Kitchen Must-Have was Meghan Markle’s First Official Gift as a Royal

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Meghan Markle and her fiancé, Prince Harry, are set to receive a myriad of wonderful presents as part of the celebration of their upcoming wedding. The couple’s most recent royal engagement took them to Wales, where they were presented with their first official wedding gift: an exquisite artisan Celtic spoon with their initials engraved, a traditional

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Bye Bye January - Three Wines for the weekend to Treat Yourself this Weekend

Bye Bye January – Three Wines to Treat Yourself this Weekend

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

The Friday feeling is strong and for many, the first payday of the year has finally, finally arrived. The wine calendar has started to warm up and we have seen the first few tastings of the year taking place with more scheduled to happen over the next few days. Here are three wines for the

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Walsh Whiskey Introduces the World’s First Organic Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Walsh Whiskey Distillery has taken the first steps into the production of what is expected to be the world’s first organic single pot still Irish whiskey. The distillery secured certification from the Organic Trust this month and has started the distillation of an organic mash of malted and unmalted barely. They’ve introduced the innovation in

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Publicans Celebrate the Official End of the 90 Year Old Ban on Alcohol sales on Good Friday

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Today, 25th January, publicans are celebrating a change in the licensing laws that will end the 90 year old ban on alcohol sales in pubs on Good Friday. Now that the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2017 has passed all stages in the Dáil its effects will be enacted in time for this year’s Good Friday, on 30th March. The

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A Nutritious Protein Snack That Packs a Punch – The Irish Biltong Company Story

Producer Spotlights / Jim Heffner

Protein is the hot ticket at the moment, perfect for post workout snacks and for an energy boost to get you through the work day. That’s where versatile product, Irish Biltong, comes in. Irish Biltong is a “prep free product and a source of natural protein and minerals like zinc, iron, magnesium and vitamin B-12”.

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Chocolate Fondant Recipe By Chef Gearóid Lynch

This Dublin Store is Hosting a Deliciously Unmissable Chocolate Event

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

The folks over at Hugh Jordan have answered prayers we didn’t even know we had with their upcoming Chocolate Event. Taking place on February 8th at 6pm in the Hugh Jordan Catering Supplies shop on Bride Street, Dublin, the event is a must for chocolate lovers. Special guest ChocolateyClare, experts in handcrafted vegan chocolate, will be

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This Murder Mystery Dinner Party is Perfect for a Valentine’s Day Weekend with a Plot Twist

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Dinner and a movie is grand, but if you’re hopping to do something different and fun this Valentine’s Day weekend, how about a unique dining experience with suspense, laughs and great food? The Station House Hotel is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner Party on Saturday 17th of February and you can join them for an

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Newly Opened Tartare in Galway is Launching a Brunch Menu and We Can’t Wait to Try it

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

We have some good news to take you through the end of January and kick start your February, with one of the hottest new openings about to upgrade our weekends. Newly opened Galway café and wine bar, Tartare, has announced that they’ll be offering a brunch menu from Sunday, February 4th. The menu features an enviable

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Spread the Good News: There is a Nutella Party Happening in Dublin

Spread the Good News! This Dublin Restaurant is Throwing a World Nutella Day Party

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

It’s always good to celebrate the special things in our lives, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and of course, World Nutella Day, which will take place this Monday 5th of February. To celebrate the glorious occasion, Ruby’s Pizza & Grill in Point Square, Dublin, is throwing an all-day Nutella Party with a menu designed around our favourite

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Discover 2018’s Hottest Food Trend at Kildare Village this Weekend

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Embrace one of the hottest food trends of 2018 that will help you add more flavour and variety to your diet. On the 27th and 28th of January, Kildare Village is hosting “Self-Care Saturday Sunday” with Holly White, an event at which you’ll be able to learn about the fundamentals of plant based food preparation and

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The Oyster Tavern Wins Big at The Cork Business of The Year Awards

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

The Oyster Tavern had a phenomenal first few months in business and has now kicked off 2018 with a bang by scooping the ‘Best Cork Vintners Federation of Ireland Pub’ award. Located in Cork’s city centre, the iconic Oyster Tavern beat off some pretty tough competition in the thriving social scene to claim the top

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The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Chef Brian McDermott And More

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan chats to Chef Brian McDermott, Rosmarie Bennis and Shanti McNulty. Visiting Sonas Healthfoods in Newcastle West, Co Limerick, Sharon meets proprietor, Rosemarie Bennis, who started the company from a desire to offer excellent, healthy products that were difficult to source locally. Sharon also chats to Chef

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Refurbished Clontarf Baths May Not be Open to The Public in Time For Summer

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

The highly anticipated re-opening of the Clontarf Baths is set to take place soon, however, the public may not be allowed to enter. Due to difficulties securing pool staff and lifeguards, the public seawater baths may not be open to the public. According to The Irish Times, the baths may only be available to those

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Spend a Truly Romantic Night in a Suite at The 5-Star InterContinental This Valentine’s Day

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with a night in a luxurious suite at the 5-star InterContinental Dublin. Spend a beautifully romantic night in the hotel’s newly refurbished Junior Suite with the one you love this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a bottle of bubbly and a chocolate tasting plate on arrival, take a relaxing swim in the 14-metre

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The Kingdom Claims The Crown in TripAdvisor’s Annual Travellers’ Choice Awards

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

TripAdvisor‘s annual Travellers’ Choice Awards has crowned Kerry the king of Irish hotel destinations, with seven of the top 25 hotels in Ireland located within the kingdom. Topping the list is The Killarney Park Hotel, with Niamh O’Shea, the 5-star hotel’s General Manager, commenting: “Killarney Park Hotel is incredibly proud to accept such an accolade

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A Matcha Made in Heaven – Head to Brown Thomas This Weekend For The Ultimate Superfood Experience

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

It’s the ultimate Matcha made in heaven! This Saturday, February 3rd, Brown Thomas is welcoming the addition of Teapigs to its Green & Bean Café, something we can all appreciate here. Experts in healthy teas, Teapigs will be unveiling a special Matcha takeover menu in Green & Bean Café on level 2 of the Dublin

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A Zesty and Affordable French White Wine to Enjoy with Lighter Dishes

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Winter warmers here, winter warmers there and no matter how tantastic and full bodied the red in your glass, it’s still freezing out there. So, let’s try a different approach this week and go for a fresh and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, after all, there is only so much stew one can actually cook, and having a versatile

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Travel Tuesday – Start Planning Your Perfect Summer Holiday With These Offers

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Start planning your summer with this week’s travel deals, from city breaks in Europe to American holidays and that incredible trip of a lifetime. It’s Travel Tuesday so get planning your next travel adventure. Travel to New York and Nashville this August with American Holidays. Spend 3 nights in New York and 3 nights in

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This Restaurant’s Vegan Brunch Menu is Getting us Through Healthy January

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Struggling through January? Taking part in Veganuary? Whether you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle this month or you’ve just been on the hunt for the perfect vegan brunch menu, your search is over. Dublin restaurant Bagots Hutton is currently serving a special vegan brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm. With a menu to

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