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June 2018

Travel With Your Tastebuds

Travel With Your Tastebuds – 17 Dublin Venues That Will Transport You to Your Favourite Destinations

The summer is the perfect time to fly away on holidays and immerse your tastebuds in all the exotic flavours that surround you. But what if you aren’t venturing abroad? Can you still experience the flavours of the world from where you are? The answer is yes and Dublin is a prime example of this, with […]

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A Whirlwind Experience in Peru – Lost Cities, Ancient Civilisations And Vast Mountains

With its coastline hugging the South Pacific Ocean, Peru is a country of true, undiluted beauty, attracting tourists from every corner of the globe. So what is it about this South American pearl that captures the imagination of those seeking a culturally rich and diverse adventure? My Peruvian journey began in the vibrant city of

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Waste Not, Want Not – The Chefs Across Ireland Moving Towards Zero Food Waste

The writing is on the wall when it comes to waste. We need to improve our efforts from a government level, societal level and we each need to take responsibility. Over one-third of the world’s food is wasted. In hotels and restaurants, a tonne of food waste costs that business between €3,000 and €5,000. An

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Marqette Michael Thornton

General Manager Michael Thornton on Marqette’s Continued Success in the World of Airport Dining

Anyone who has strolled through the halls of Dublin Airport in recent years will no doubt have been tempted by the tempting smells wafting from Marqette. Be it breakfast before your early morning flight or a more hearty dish later in the day, you can always be guaranteed a delicious dish at the terminal one

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The Shining Smile Behind the Star – Sallyanne Clarke of L’Ecrivain

An enduring success on the Dublin dining scene, L’Ecrivain has for 29 years welcomed and wowed diners with contemporary cuisine and the kind of sparkling service that leaves a lasting memory. Derry and Sallyanne Clarke’s Michelin starred restaurant has stood the test of time, the adage behind every great man is a great woman rings

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Giving it Socks? No. Wine! 11 Man-tastic Wines for Dads on Father’s Day

Choosing a Father’s Day wine? Take inspiration from the characteristics that make Dads so special. Strength of character, powerful personality, integrity, sense of fun, versatility, ability to surprise, an unexpected colourful history and much, much more. A selection of full-bodied and richly flavoured red wines from Southern France, Australia and California below represent many of

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Dublin’s Lobster Specialists – Declan McManus of Howth’s King Sitric on Showcasing Irish Lobster

Summer has finally descended on picturesque Howth harbour, and from the perfect vantage point in King Sitric’s panoramic dining room, I spot orange bhoys bobbing about in the current. Lobster pots, second generation owner Declan McManus explains, which bring the prime Balscadden Bay crustaceans to Ireland’s oldest lobster tank. Since 1971, King Sitric has stood

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Classic French Cuisine With an Irish Twist – Novelli at City Quays Restaurant Review

Before heading to a concert at Belfast’s Odessey Arena on a bright Friday evening, our group arrives at the city’s hottest new opening, Novelli at City Quays. The restaurant is situated within the new location-perfect AC Hotel by Marriott on Belfast’s docklands, a thoroughly modern city hotel offering pristine views over the waterfront, with Titanic

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Bottomless Potential - Prosecco Has Made Sparkling Wine Pop

Bottomless Potential – Wonderful Prosecco to Make your Summer Pop

Prosecco has become a bit of a pop culture phenomenon. It has joined other favourites such as chocolate, coffee and strawberries ‘n’ cream not just as ice cream flavours but as spa treatments; its fizzy face graces tote bags and its peachy aroma emanates from scented candles. So popular it is that the phrase “we’ve reached

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Wine Appreciation Evening

What is The Point of Rosé? A Look at This Summery Pink Drink

I was recently asked, “What is the point of rosé?”, a genuine question from a guy who is into wine. He couldn’t understand how any rosé could possibly be taken seriously. This is something I completely understand because, for a long time, rosés have been considered a ‘beginners’ wine, often compared to Alco-pops, or even

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Ireland’s Designer Five Star is the Most Stylish in Show – The g Hotel Review

The thing about Galway is there is just too much to see and do. While I’m a huge fan of the city of the tribes, I rarely return relaxed as the ever-exciting dining scene from Sheridan’s to Tartare, and the cobbles of the Latin Quarter (I’m looking at you, Sonny Molloys) usually tempt me into

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Galway Wine Lovers

Premium Rioja – Outstanding Balance Between Quality, Provenance and Value

Fame is tricky. It enables and enhances a person’s virtues as well as their dark side, and it takes a down-to-earth individual with a solid support system to thrive after reaching global stardom. In words of American media giant and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey (who knows a thing or two about celebrity), “If you come to

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Healthy Buckwheat Waffles Recipe From The Happy Pear

This is a great recipe that works perfectly for pancakes too. Dave uses this buckwheat waffles recipe most weekends and the same batter works great for both. To make waffles, you will need a waffle iron or waffle maker, but don’t let that put you off – we got ours for €20 online and it’s

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Fitzwilliam Belfast Competition

Win an Overnight Stay with Dinner for Two in the 5 Star Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast – CLOSED

Situated in the very heart of Belfast city, Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast is a five star, super-elegant masterpiece. The hotel boasts fabulous guestrooms, incredible food, a much-loved bar, state-of-the-art conference rooms and amazing service. They have upgraded most of their 130 elegant guestrooms and the results are sublime. Each room is what a five star room

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Going Behind The Curtain of Cocktail Bartending – Demystifying The World of Home Cocktails

I’ve been mastering my trade since for seventeen years, with cocktails sparking a passion in me. During my pursuit of knowledge and bar education, the industry evolved, and with it accessibility to everything a novice or master might need to replicate or create cocktail wonders. At Candlelight Bar, we take pride in the fact that

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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart Recipe by Chef Shane Smith

Is there anything more glorious that the marriage of velvety sweet chocolate and tart raspberries? No, I didn’t think so! This dark chocolate raspberry tart recipe is a fun and flirty summer favourite. Ingredients: Sweet pastry – 125g butter – 125g caster sugar – 2 eggs – Dash of vanilla – 250g plain flour Chocolate

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Wines that Put the Beau in Beaujolais

Wines that Put the “Beau” in Beaujolais – Bottles to Discover Now and Love all Year Round

Sometimes the phrase “easy to drink” acts more as a backhanded compliment than as a description of a wine, and rarely a style or region earns the praise of both the hardcore oenophiles and those wine drinkers that just want a cheerful bottle to sip without getting too philosophical. Beaujolais produces many a proof that a

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