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April 2018

The Skills Behind Premium Wine - Scott Kozel, Vice President of Coastal Winemaking for E. & J. Gallo

The Skills Behind Premium Wine – Scott Kozel, Vice President of Coastal Winemaking for E. & J. Gallo

Making wine is, at its most basic, far from rocket science. However, as an operation escalates, new layers of complexity call for a more meticulous approach. Cue Engineer turned winemaker Scott Kozel, the Vice President of Coastal Winemaking for E. & J. Gallo Winery. E. & J. Gallo was founded in California in 1933 by brothers […]

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Austrian Reds - Waltz Into the Dark Side, We Have Wine

Austrian Reds – Waltz Into the Dark Side, We Have Wine

Sachertorte is not the only deliciously dark indulgence coming from Austria, but while the luscious chocolate dessert enjoys its well deserved food stardom, Austrian red wines are not that used to the spotlight. Instead, the versatile white grape Grüner Veltliner carries the bicoloured flag across most menus and shelves internationally. It’s a common occurrence in countries with a successful

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Fine Dining in Dublin’s Tranquil Suburbs – Castleknock Hotel Review

Castleknock Hotel was officially opened in 2005 and since 2009, has been part of the FBD Hotels & Resorts. This award winning 4-star hotel is located close to the Phoenix Park and the busy Dublin suburb of Blanchardstown, within easy reach of the city centre, airport and other amenities. However, due to its tranquil countryside

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Embrace the Joie of Aperitivo, the Mediterranean Tradition We Need in Our Busy Lives

Feel the Joie of Aperitivo, the Mediterranean Tradition We Need in Our Busy Lives

Different cultures have found creative ways to extend the joy of sharing food and drink across the day beyond the basic breakfast, lunch or dinner. Ireland has mastered the art of the afternoon tea, and brunch has quickly become a weekend must-do; the Swedish have “fika”, a mid-daybreak to share a pastry and a cuppa among

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This Charming French Bar is a Dream Soirée for Wine Lovers - La Ruelle Wine Bar Review

This Charming French Bar is a Dream Soirée for Wine Lovers – La Ruelle Wine Bar Review

The first thing my friend told me the instant after we stepped into La Ruelle Wine Bar was “this place is VERY French.” Having lived there for many years, she knew what she was talking about. The petit venue, located just off Dawson Street, concentrates on an extensive wine list, an unmistakably Gallic food menu

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Coffee Culture's Eco-Friendly Strategy: Disrupting Ireland's Cafe Scene with Green Solutions

Coffee Culture’s Eco-Friendly Strategy: Disrupting Ireland’s Cafe Scene with Green Solutions

At Coffee Culture, we pride ourselves on pioneering the change in the coffee industry. Innovation has been embedded in Coffee Culture’s philosophy and origins. As the first, we introduced a structured coffee education in 2009, bringing two training centres to the Irish scene (Birdhill and Dublin). Since its birth, the programme has offered a wide

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One of Ireland’s Best Chefs to Open New Fine Dining Restaurant this Week

West Cork is known as a Mecca for food lovers, with a concentration of passionate artisan producers from charcuterie to cheese and beyond, access to seafood of unrivalled quality and a spate of incredible restaurants dotted across the region. One of Ireland’s most talented chefs, West Cork native Rob Krawczyk is set to return home

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The Legal Eagle

The Legal Eagle is Hosting an Unmissable Dinner Paired With Exquisite Spanish Wines

In celebration of Spanish Wine Week, The Legal Eagle is hosting a special Nose to Tail evening that food and wine lovers won’t want to miss. Titled “Indie Spain”, the occasion will bring a very special selection of wines from independent and exciting regions and producers into the spotlight, accompanied by a carefully chosen array

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Post Bank Holiday Blues? This Week’s Best Travel Deals Will Fuel Your Wanderlust

Get over your post bank holiday blues and start planning your next adventure. Here are this week’s best travel deals. Mexico Save up to €810 per person on seven night stays at the five-star Finest Playa Mujeres for travel completed between 19th August and 31st October 2018 if booked before 11th April. The offer means

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Calling All Future Brides – Wright’s Findlater in Howth are Hosting an Unmissable Celebrity Wedding Masterclass

Forget the stress and get back to the fun side of planning a wedding. Your wedding day is one of the most special in your life, so don’t let little nags ruin it for you. Sensing the need to help brides with their big day, Wright’s Findlater in Howth are hosting an intimate wedding planning

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Aoibhín Garrihy Waltzes Into the Kitchen for the Series Finale of The Restaurant

TV3‘s hugely popular reality television series The Restaurant continues tonight, Wednesday 4th April at 9pm, and for the epic finale of the popular series, actress Aoibhín Garrihy is set to take centre stage in the kitchen. Aoibhín created a menu of old world French classics that wooed the resident critics, especially old school Marco Pierre

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Star Wars Festival

May The Fourth Be With You – A Star Wars Festival is Taking Place in Kerry This May

Calling all Star Wars fans! You won’t have to journey to a galaxy far far away to get your Star Wars fix this year. A new Star Wars festival is taking place this (you guessed it) May 4th, known worldwide as ‘Star Wars Day’. The Fáilte Ireland tourism festival will take place in Kerry over

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Gran Canaria Cliff Townhouse

Experience a Special Taste of Gran Canaria at Cliff Townhouse This April

In celebration of Spanish Wine Week, the Cliff Townhouse is hosting a very special seafood event. Taking place on Friday, April 20th, A Taste of Gran Canaria will transport your taste buds to the incredible food region. Gran Canaria is close to Head Chef Sean Smith’s heart as his wife comes from the region. Preparing

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