January 2018

Private Members Club Residence To Be Transformed Into “Inclusive” Bar and Restaurant

It has long been the ultimate in exclusivity, taking pride of place on St. Stephen’s Green and attracting an affluent set of members, but private club Residence is set to undergo an extensive makeover and change of policy. The Press Up Entertainment Group, the name behind popular venues such as The Dean Hotel, Angelina’s, The […]

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This Lighter Sauvignon Blanc Offers All the Flavours of Marlborough with Way Less Alcohol and Calories

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Multi award-wining winery Brancott Estate has listened to wine lovers and developed a lighter wine that offers all the flavours of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with twenty per cent less calories and 26 per cent less alcohol. Brancott Estate Flight is made using grapes harvested earlier in the season, when their sugar levels are naturally lower.

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5 Course Dinner for 2 at Bon Appetit Malahide for €75

One of Our Favourite Dublin Restaurants Has Launched a Vegan Menu

News, Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock this January, you will have heard that embracing plant-based foods is the order of the day for many, with #veganuary taking over our feeds. That said, finding vegan menu options in your favourite eateries can be a bit of a struggle. While we’ll never forego a good steak

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There is a New Non Alcoholic Irish Drink and it Actually Tastes Great | Designated Driver

There is a New Non-Alcoholic Irish Craft Drink and it Actually Tastes Great

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Two Irish artisan companies have joined efforts to create a non alcoholic drink that will bring a smile to the faces of designated drivers, tetotalers and simply everyone that feels like having a booze-free, tasty drink at any given time. Wexford-based brewery YellowBelly Beer and Wicklow’s Black Castle Drinks have just launched “Designated Diver”, a dry-hopped

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We’ll Slurp to That! Galway’s First Ramen Pop-Up Bar Is Now Open

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

GMIT graduate chefs, Paddy Phillips and Alvaro Ambite have opened Galway’s first Pop up Ramen Bar this week at the renowned Wa Café in Galway. Owner Yoshimi Hayakawa has returned to Japan to train further in the art of sushi, so for the next three months Wa Café will be transformed into a Ramen Noodle

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Three Great Wines Under a Tenner for a Budget-Friendly January Weekend

Three Great Wines For a Tenner or Less for a Budget-Friendly January Weekend

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

If you’re gonna break dry January, at least don’t break the bank too. We are all trying to be a bit more frugal this month, but since we can’t just hibernate our way to spring, we might as well try to find joy in more affordable pleasures. Below, three wines for a tenner or less

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Win the Ultimate Sweet Escape – An Overnight Stay for Two at Ballyknocken House With a Cookery Class – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

What could be sweeter than whisking your beloved off to the idyllic Ballyknocken House in beautiful Co. Wicklow? Located on 280 acres only 47km south of Dublin City Centre, this charming 4 star Victorian style farm guesthouse is the perfect spot for romance. Ballyknocken House is home to celebrity chef Catherine Fulvio and Ballyknocken Cookery

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Siúcra & Catherine Fulvio's Mini Prawns Skewers Recipe with Lemon Chilli Dip

Mini Prawn Skewers Recipe with Lemon Chilli Dip by Siúcra & Catherine Fulvio

Fish & Seafood, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Roisin Flynn

With the festive entertainment season in full swing, keep your guests happy with this Mini Prawn Skewers Recipe with Lemon Chilli Dip by Siúcra & Catherine Fulvio. These delightful prawn and chilli mini skewers are absolutely perfect as a canape to serve to guests over the festive season and taste even better when served with

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Paris is Calling – Air France Announces New Daily Flights From Cork Airport to The City of Love

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

You’ll soon be able to fly from Cork to Paris with Air France as the airline has announced a new daily service between the cities. The route, which will take off this summer, will depart Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport every afternoon at 2.55pm and arrive into Cork at 3.50pm. The Cork flight will then

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This Dublin Coffee Shop is Sharing Caffeinated Joy with their New Filter Fridays

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Filtered coffee has always had a loyal following among those initiated in the appreciation of all things caffeine. Now, charming café Ebb & Flow in Clontarf is determined to share the barista favourite with a wider audience of coffee lovers and for that, they have launched their new Filter Fridays. The initiative will take place every

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Two New Restaurants Part of Kildare Village’s New €50m Expansion

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Retail outlet Kildare Village is set for a major extension, with two new restaurants and 29 new stores all planned. As part of the extension, a number of existing shops will be demolished to make way for the new stores and a two-storey car park. As part of the plans submitted by Value Retail Dublin Ltd,

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Star Wars’ Mark Hamill Praises Ireland’s Starring Role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

There’s no denying that the Star Wars franchise has had a profound impact on Irish tourism, with the Wild Atlantic Way being catapulted to global fame since the opening of the latest film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. And now, Mark Hamill, who portrays Luke Skywalker in the series, has praised Ireland’s beauty and people,

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Win a €100 Shopping Voucher and Healthy Hamper from Aldi – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

Aldi is one of Ireland’s fastest growing supermarkets and one of the world’s most successful retailers. They work with only the best Irish suppliers, passionate about giving you quality, award-winning food that you can trust. So, when you’re at your local Aldi store, not only do you get great value and delicious food, but you

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Northern Ireland’s First Marriott Hotel is Set to Open in Belfast This April

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

The first Marriott Hotel in Northern Ireland is set to open for business in April 2018. Located on Belfast city’s quays, the £25 million development will feature Ireland’s first and only restaurant by Michelin-starred French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. In terms of facilities, the hotel will have 188 bedrooms, a gym, lounge and conference rooms. The

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Culinary Students to Take Part in Dairy-Inspired Contest for Taste of France

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Are you a culinary student? To celebrate this year’s Good France (Gout de France), the French Embassy in Ireland has come together with the French and Irish Dairy Councils and the School of Culinary Arts (DIT) to launch a really exciting competition for culinary students in 2018. Spearheaded by the French Ministry of Europe and

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This Newly Opened Café Combines Fine Beans with Arts and Crafts

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Kildare’s coffee scene just got a promising newcomer. Square Coffee, located on The Square in Kildare Town, which opened just before Christmas and focuses on specialty coffee from local micro roasteries and healthy treats. The place is more than a coffee shop, and it offers a stage for local artists to showcase their creativity. They’ve

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Just the Tonic! This Newly Launched Gin Spa is Peak Indulgence

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

There’s no doubt about it, 2017 was a brilliant year for gin, and it seems like 2018 is going to be even more exciting. We’re already planning a trip to Glasgow, Scotland, where the UK’s first gin spa has opened recently. Appropriately named “The Gin Spa“, it focuses on the popular spirit and its different

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Irish Food And Drink Exports Rose to Record €12.6 Billion in 2017

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

The value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 13% in 2017, reaching €12.6 billion for the first time ever. According to the report, last year’s export performance was driven by a surge in dairy exports to over €4 billion (+19%), now one third of all food and drink exports, as well as

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This Well-Known Irish Celebrity Chef Has Been Confirmed as The New Critic on TV3’s The Restaurant

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

TV3 has confirmed that Irish celebrity chef Rachel Allen will be the new critic on The Restaurant, after Tom Doorley quit last year due to his clash with Marco Pierre White. The news was revealed as part of the station’s spring schedule launch in Dublin today. Rachel Allen was brought up in Dublin and left home

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The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Ashford Castle’s Head Sommelier Philip Dunne And More

Podcasts, Small Bites / Jim Heffner

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Philip Dunne, Head Sommelier at Ashford Castle in Cong, Co Mayo, tells Sharon about an article he wrote for TheTaste.ie. The article, entitled ‘Planet of the Grapes‘, gives readers a glimpse into a Lebanese wine event taking place in Ashford Castle. Sharon also speaks to Chef Peter Jackson,

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Looking for Inspiration for Healthier Eating? These Cookery Demos are a Must-Try

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

New year, new you, right? Sticking to the goal of eating healthier is always a challenge, especially when your repertoire of recipes is not precisely perfect to back your goals. But don’t let routine dampen your determination, award-wining food shop Avoca will be hosting a series of cookery demos created to help you get inspired

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