Is it possible to have a coffee bar without coffee machines and still make great coffee? Modbar, a custom bar flow design, makes this fantasy a reality. Alan Andrews’s team at the Old Barracks Roastery, Birdhill, County Tipperary, will be the first in Europe to introduce the innovative gravimetric Modbar system for the ultimate coffee […]
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If you are going to have a cooking lesson, why not have it in one of the most famous food areas in the world? The region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy might not be a familiar name to many, but you have certainly eaten food from this lush, green province. Anyone who has ever enjoyed
The Capital of Parma Ham – A Food Lover’s Guide to Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy Read More »
Food Academy is a joint initiative between SuperValu, Bord Bia and the network of Local Enterprise Offices in order to support early-stage Irish food businesses. To celebrate five years of Food Academy, Hector travelled the country to visit producers involved with the initiative. To whet your appetite, here’s a roundup of some of the Irish
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Our country is known for having four seasons in one day, so when the sun decides to grace us with its presence we are a much happier nation. We could be in any Mediterranean country, everyone is in better form, relaxed, happy, looking and feeling good. We don’t even mind the idea of going to
The Perfect Sunny Weather Sips – Light Wines to Match Summer Dining Read More »
In Barcelona, it doesn’t seem as if eating – like life itself – ever stops. From the moment of arrival to the time of departure, food is not so much a talking point as merely something to do with your mouth when you’re not rabbiting on about Gaudi-this or Dali-that. Everywhere in Spain’s avant-garde capital
You Can Never Have Too Many Tapas – The Best Spots for Brunch in Barcelona Read More »
It wasn’t long ago when eating in a café typically meant a stale, soggy croissant and, if you were lucky, a pale, under toasted (processed) ham and (orange) cheese panini. Today, in a country that now boasts a thriving coffee culture, it’s likely you’ll be eating avocado toast, often prepared by an attractive Australian, while
Beyond The Brew: 12 Cafés in Ireland That Serve Fantastic Food Read More »
Every four years, the World Cup brings us a parenthesis of entertainment and fun. We witness the celebration and the drama as participating countries battle it out in a tournament that will determine which country has the best football team on earth. The occasion is not just an opportunity to watch sports, but to share
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It’s a blistering hot day in Mitchelstown, Co Cork, as I stand outside the home of Eight Degrees Brewing with Caroline Hennessy, broadcaster, author of Slainte – the complete guide to Irish Craft Beer and Cider and also head of marketing at the brewery. We are stood where the grain silo used to be staring out
Friday night and the lights are low, couples savouring a romantic date night knocking back oysters and groups of friends devouring platters of seafood, they knew well the place to go. Although I have savoured the delights of the deep here myself, when I arrive to the marble clad dining room on this occasion I’m
Cliff Diving – Behind the Scenes in the Cliff Townhouse Kitchen with Chef Sean Smith Read More »
Remember when the novelty of cooking your own meat on a stone drew in the masses looking to pander to the cravings of their inner Neanderthal? Dylan McGrath was among the first to fuel the fire of this fad, but over the years, Rustic Stone has cemented itself as an eatery offering far more than
A Sizzling Dublin Favourite Revisited – Rustic Stone Restaurant Review Read More »
The scent of Ronnenfeldt Irish whiskey tea fills the air, the dream-like theme from Love Actually twinkles softly on the piano, in turn with the pop of Laurent Perrier Champagne corks. This, darling, is a dream Sunday, I think to myself as I sink into a teal throne and hit my inner relax button in
Across the Atlantic, Americans are kicking off the celebrations for Independence Day. In honour of the much loved 4th of July, Aer Linugs is running a fun competition to give away Stateside flights to lots of lucky winners. The airline is giving away up to €10,000 worth of flights today, meaning you could be strolling along
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Mixing gin and tonic water into a fish bowl full of ice is a fool-proof and delicious way to get your summer drinking sorted, but if you wish to treat yourself and your guests to something a little bit more creative, fear not, as even amateur cocktail enthusiasts can make appealing drinks with the smallest of
Irresistible World Class Summer Cocktails you Can Mix at Home Read More »
We’re going to start this review off a little differently, never in our lifetime has having good air conditioning been so important as the past few weeks, with record temperatures hitting the thirties. As we pulled up to the very handy valet parking just outside Belfast’s chic, five star Fitzwilliam Hotel and exited our car
A Luxurious Haven in the Heart of the City – The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast Review Read More »
I am always on the hunt for new restaurants to try out. Often the collective focus of reviewers is on the big city openings, but there are also many other great places to try scattered all around the country which deserve to be equally celebrated for the quality of the cooking and the food they
A Hidden Gem That Won’t Stay Hidden For Long – Wood & Bell Restaurant Review Read More »
Albariño is Spain’s most iconic white wine. A floral, fragrant peachy grape, and planted along the Atlantic north-west coast of cool Galicia’s Riax Baixas region, the Donegal of Spain. Cherished by the Spanish, they consume over 75% at home and export the remainder. But Spain’s white wines of character are not restricted to the adored
8 Delightful Alternatives to Spain’s Iconic Albariño Wine Read More »
I’m not sure how I spent two years living in Ranelagh without sampling every eatery it has to offer. Part of me thinks it may have been the allure of new openings like Host and Nightmarket but revisiting the stalwarts is high on my food-gawking agenda at the moment. Across from one of my coffee
Dim Sum and Then Some – Mak at D6 Restaurant Review Read More »
Our second city, which Corkonians insist is the “real capital”, is far from void of delicious reasons to visit. A day eating your way around the English Market, sublime fine dining in gems like Greene’s and new kid Ichigo Ichie or caffeinating in stylish spots like Soma all make a trip south tempting, but all
This Charming Wine Bar is a Vino Lover’s Dream – L’Atitude 51 Wine Bar Review Read More »
This Cherry Blossom Smoked Yellowtail Tuna Recipe with Apple Sala, Soy and Yuzu Dressing was created by Chef Conor Dempsey. Serves 4 Ingredients: Tuna – 4*80g fillets of Yellowtail Tuna – 100g of cherry blossom smoking chips – 1 tbsp of Nori powder Apple Salsa – 2 Granny smith apples Pickled Radish – 4 breakfast
The summer is well and truly underway and with the long stretch in the evenings, there’s no better time to grab a bottle or two of wine from the local supermarket and crack it open in the garden. With garden parties and BBQs all on the menu this summer, wine provides the perfect finishing touch
Perfect For a BBQ – The Best Value Summer Wines From Your Favourite Supermarkets Read More »
This Seabass Recipe with Breaded Squid Rings, Kohlrabi and Velouté was created by Chef Richard Stearn from Suesey Street restaurant. Serves 2 Ingredients: – 400g Wild seabass – 80g Kohlrabi (if you can’t source kohlrabi, celeriac or radish will work well) – 100ml Cream – 4 x Squid Rings – 100g Plain Flour – 1
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