Let’s state the obvious from the outset, Dublin is a fertile hunting ground for a great dinner. I’m always delighted to discover new gems close to home, but it feels all the more rewarding when you unearth something wonderful outside of your own neck of the woods. Off the beaten track but probably not far […]
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When you think about picturesque places in Ireland one place that always springs to mind is Adare Village. For those readers who have bypassed this picture perfect village in Limerick, Adare is dotted with pretty little thatch roofed boutiques, quaint bars and some fantastic spots for a good feed. Most notably 1826 Adare which is
Do you remember your first time….? I do, very vividly. It was back in the year 2000, I was only 20. I was excited and intrigued, I had my first Oh My God moment, I was blown away and thought you’re coming home with me. A bottle of the red wine that was in my
Sensual Wines to Please Your Palate and Beyond Read More »
From the Antifreeze Scandal in Austria in 1985, to the Great Wine Fraud from Rudy Kurniawan starting in 2006, wine is much than just the liquid nectar inside each bottle. A time capsule of history, an ode to the people and place, a story that never ends – wine, like an old soul with many
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The summer of 2018 has given us plenty of opportunities to perfect our outdoor dining practices and skills. Wines light in alcohol and with high acidity are preferred for their refreshing qualities and versatility with al fresco dining and picnics. Here are a few European white wines from France, Portugal, Austria and Hungary that enjoy being
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Summer is well and truly underway in Ireland and it is the finest one I can remember. For many, the opportunity to go day drinking on these gorgeous weekends is grasped firmly with both hands as we flood to beaches, parks and garden barbeques. Less appealing is that moment we pop open the 3rd bottle,
5 Refreshing Summer Wines You Can Drink All Day Long Read More »
When summer arrives, as a bartender we always see a run on Aperol spritz’s, but the times have changed, as the spritz has a home at any time drink, and its popularity has exploded. And this, in turn, has aided the popularity of all the Italian Aperitivo liqueurs. Italy produces numerous other bitter aperitivo liqueurs
The Italians do it Bitter. Better, I Meant Better – Classic Italian Cocktails Read More »
September sees Ireland’s largest food festival swing into action once more. The 2018 programme boasts more events than ever before over the ten days of the festival, with over 250 events in 41 towns and villages and 8 islands across West Cork from 7th to 16th September. There is a definite guest chef flavour to
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While nowadays a brewer’s creativity (or madness) is the limit when it comes to adding flavours to their beers, there are just four basic ingredients that ultimately make the true core of any brew: water, yeast, grains and hops. The last two tend to be the most talked about when discussing a beer’s flavours and while
Beers Gone Wild – When Brewers Let Nature Do the Talking Read More »
When you land in San Francisco, there are many things to learn about food. For instance, you might, of a morning after the night before – perhaps when one too many Mai Tais have been partaken of – stumble into a local restaurant and ask for a Joe’s Special without knowing exactly what it consists
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Pulling up outside Butler House in the heart of historic Kilkenny on the first rainy day in about two weeks, we couldn’t wait to sample the delicacies that awaited us inside this Georgian residence. As a history buff, I find myself constantly drawn to places of historical significance, and as the home of the infamous
Master Brewer Gearoid Cahill’s experience in the world of beer, including a PhD in Brewing, has provided him with a solid base to step into distilling. After two decades working “just next door” in Diageo, he became part of the Pearse Lyons Distillery team. His interest in the project grew when he met the late
Despite any niggling anxiety we might be having as to whether or not we’ve seen the last of the summer sun for 2018, we will, as we always have done, find ways to squeeze a BBQ or two in in the coming weeks. Thankfully there are plenty of tasty and tempting drinks to accompany our
The Spirit of Summer – Irish Produced Drinks to Savour This Season Read More »
SuperValu has much to celebrate after scooping an impressive 79 titles at the Great Taste Awards 2018, the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards. These accolades cement SuperValu’s place as the top performing Irish supermarket. The supermarket chain’s Signature Taste Range won 45 awards for its products, making it the number one premium range in an
SuperValu Ireland Wins Big at The 2018 Great Taste Awards 2018 Read More »
Lisbon is one of Europe’s most colourful cities and perhaps even the coolest. While everyone I have ever met has raved about Portugal’s capital, it never seems to have the hype of other cities on the mainland, such as Paris, Rome and Berlin to name a few. If you find yourself in this beautiful city,
48 Hours in The Portuguese Capital – Exploring Lisbon From Belém to Alfama Read More »
What happens when one Waterford native phones another of a Friday morning? Well, in addition to some nostalgia on my part, a great insight into the mind of one of Ireland’s most passionate chefs, especially when it comes to producers. While there was no talk of delicacies like the famous Waterford Blaa, myself and Chef
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Selected by food writer Georgina Campbell and Bord Bia, the Just Ask Restaurant of the Month rewards eateries across Ireland that exhibit best practices in showing transparency in the sourcing of the food on their menus. This month, the prestigious title has been awarded to Truffles Restaurant & Wine Bar in Kilkenny. Despite being one
Know your Norimake from your Nigiri? Your Wakame from your Wasabi? Nights spent lingering over feasts of sushi and saké needn’t be few and far between, with an array of affordable and tempting options dotted around Dublin. Whether you’re after an indulgent dinner with every kind of roll under the sun taking up the entire
Roll on Up – 10 of Dublin’s Best Sushi Restaurants Read More »
A beautiful city that has long been overshadowed by its coastal neighbours, Dubrovnik and Split, Zagreb is now fighting back with a full-on promotional campaign, and visitors to the stunning Croatian capital are growing rapidly with the help of a brand new airport which opened last year. On a recent trip to this sun-drenched city
Old World Charm in Croatia’s Capital City – A Food And Travel Guide to Zagreb Read More »
Our recipe for the perfect August break: open road, great views and amazing coffee. With summer in full swing, it is high time to plan a trip across the Wild Atlantic Way. To help you explore the spectacular coastal road, we have put together a list of six coffee spots to put you on the
Six Seriously Good Coffee Spots to Try on the Wild Atlantic Way Read More »
Ever wanted to know how to brew your own coffee to perfection? Or maybe you know someone who does…. Fonté brew classes are designed to do just that! Whether you want to perfect your own coffee skills, train to become a barista, or just enjoy a few sociable hours learning about the Fonté bean and
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