September 2018

Classic, French, Single And White – An Original Never Goes Out of Fashion

An original never goes out of fashion. Explore three of France’s classic wine regions whose single white varietals have inspired wines all over the world. Nine whites represent Alsace, the Loire and Burgundy below from twenty-three wines blind tasted. Alsace is one of those visually beautiful French wine regions that looks like it was lifted […]

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Utilising Products Rooted in The Freshness of The Season – Milko Mihaylov of Truffles Restaurant Kilkenny

Interviews / Jim Heffner

As one of Kilkenny’s newest eateries, Truffles Restaurant & Wine Bar has already established itself as one of the city’s most popular among locals and tourists alike. With owner-manager Milko Mihaylov and Chef Lukasz Glab at the helm, this elegant fine-dining restaurant and wine bar is “Rooted in the Freshness of the Season”. Fresh from

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Have The Craic on Camden Street – Cracked Nut Café Review

Restaurant Reviews / Roisin Flynn

To the delight of many bright-eyed foodies, Camden Street is peppered with food shops and spots. No surprise, my latest coffee affair involves one of the local gems, Cracked Nut. A few months back, Cracked Nut started its new life chapter when taken over by Dave Smyth and Louise Harte. As the co-owner of Ebb

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A Seafood Nation – Chef Gareth Smith’s Passion For Fresh Irish Seafood

Interviews / Jim Heffner

Changing a nation’s prerogative to seafood, evoking empathy and a connection to the Irish seas that has long been tarnished, Gareth Smith’s passion for seafood has become an advocacy that he won’t give up on. Michael’s of Mount Merrion tops the list of most people’s favourite Dublin restaurants to eat, especially for its bountiful seafood

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Bridging the Gap between and East and West – A Balkan Food Guide to Mostar

City Breaks, Europe, Travel / Jim Heffner

Twenty years ago, the image of Bosnia & Herzegovina as a safe, desired travel destination was an implausable dream due to the fact that the country was ravaged by war throughout the 1990s and into the new millennium. Out of the three countries affected by the Bosnian war (Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina), Croatia

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The Tequila Sunrise – A Closer Look at Mexico’s Favourite Tipple

Drinks, Features / Sinead Smyth

Tequila – a drink synonymous with poor decisions and shots with sour lime and salt in Ireland. At least it used to be synonymous with these qualities and activities, although nowadays, us Irish are developing a growing appreciation for Mexico’s favourite tipple. It might not be the global phenomenon that is gin or whiskey but

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Spicy Cocktails to Fall in Love With This Season

Cocktails, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a summer person. But when scarf weather kicks in, one can’t do anything but embrace the wonders that the new season brings with it. When it comes to drinks, it’s time to let sugar, spice and everything nice (such as whiskey…) into our glasses, so cosy up and treat yourself

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A Treasure to Discover – The Top 11 Delicious Eats in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

- Fill Your Heart With Ireland, Features / Jim Heffner

Unspoilt scenery complemented by innovative food producers, award-winning restaurants, creative cafés, diverse markets and great festivals – these are the key ingredients for the taste of success in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. At a time when provenance has become a key consideration for diners, many restaurants around Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands source their produce a very short

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Lakeside Leisure – You Need to Add These Scenic Hotels to Your Must-Visit List

Features / Jim Heffner

Ireland is an island nation, something which seems to highlight our seaside hotels above all others. Now, while a seaside hotel is a wonderful choice for your stay in Ireland, we must not forget our vast lakes, which are happily dotted around the country. So, just this once, avoid the beach, steer away from the

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Take a Bite Out of The Big Apple With The Best Brunches in New York City

City Breaks, North America, Travel / Jim Heffner

You hear some very interesting things when you keep schtum and listen in to the conversation between two NYC chefs. There we were, having morning coffee in a rather stylish eatery (and believe me, there are so many of these in New York we just haven’t got the space to list them); and there they

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Meet The Bartenders Making The Most of The Innovative New Schweppes 1783 Range

Interviews / Jim Heffner

Schweppes has expertly crafted a range of mixers to inspire the luxury drinking experience. This 1783 range includes five new flavour combinations and spirit pairings, ensuring there is something to please even the most discerning cocktail connoisseur. We spoke to three of Ireland’s bartenders who told us why they love using Schweppes mixers to create

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Laying The Cards on The Table – Head Chef Eimear Ni Cheilleachair at Table Restaurant in Brown Thomas Cork

Interviews / Jim Heffner

Eimear Ni Cheilleachair is the Head Chef at Table Restaurant in Cork’s Brown Thomas store, a role she has held since November 2017. But where did her career begin and how did she reach this point? “I’m from the middle of the countryside in Kerry. All my family are total foodies and meal times were

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A Taste of Italy – A Food and Travel Guide to Bologna

City Breaks, Europe, Travel / Jim Heffner

While most visitors to Italy usually flock to Rome or Venice, a recent trip to Emilia Romagna made me realise that if you’re after the best food Italy has to offer, then the charming city of Bologna needs to be your first stop. Famed as being the birthplace of Spaghetti Bolognaise, despite locals vehemently arguing

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Win a Coburg Gardens Afternoon Tea for Two at the Five Star Conrad Hotel – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

Located in the heart of Dublin’s vibrant fair city, at the corner of St Stephen’s Green and opposite the National Concert Hall, the five star Conrad Dublin hotel welcomes you for a unique and memorable experience. The team at Conrad Dublin are delighted to introduce their new Coburg Gardens Afternoon Tea which will be hosted

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From Books to Beaujolais – The Greatest Wine Books For Wine Lovers

Drinks, Wine / Jim Heffner

Fancy yourself as a bit of a wine connoisseur but don’t know your Pouilly-Fumé from your Pouilly-Fuissé? Or are you a ‘trend-hopping’ vegan who likes the look of this natural wine phenom, but doesn’t exactly know what it is? Perhaps you’re someone starting your career in wine? As fickle and splendid technology today can be,

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An Afternoon With an International Twist – Cork International Hotel Afternoon Tea Review

Afternoon Tea / Jim Heffner

Heading off or returning from a holiday anytime soon? If so, make sure you include a pitstop at the Cork International Hotel for a spot of Afternoon Tea. Perfect for a mother-daughter treat or an afternoon with the girls, this family friendly Afternoon Tea takes place in the hotel’s bright and airy foyer, or else

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Does Dublin’s Hottest Ticket Live up to the Hype – The Ivy Dublin Restaurant Review

Restaurant Reviews / admin

Rarely have I ever seen a new opening set tongues wagging as much as the recent opening of Dublin’s chicest and shiniest new venue on Dawson Street, The Ivy Dublin. Many will be familiar with The Ivy high end franchise throughout the UK particularly its iconic Soho restaurant dating back to 1917, which is still

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Enchanting Dining in a Regal Blue Book Gem – The Barton Room at Barberstown Castle Restaurant Review

Restaurant Reviews / Darina Coffey

Summer is dead and gone, and if any part of me was lamenting the transition to autumn, it evaporated the second we arrived at Barberstown Castle for a recent Friday night indulgence. Although we had only travelled half an hour outside the city, pulling up to the majestic property felt like stepping in to another

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Win a Luxury Overnight Escape for Two People with Dinner and a Spa Treatment Each at Monart Destination Spa – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

Monart Destination Spa is a five-star adults-only venue that offers the ultimate pampering break. A luxurious haven set in the stunning woodland surroundings of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, with an emphasis on rest, relaxation and rejuvenation Monart destination spa has everything need to provide the perfect Great Escape experience. Monart leads the field of spa innovation

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Where Modern Comforts Meet Historic Grandeur – Dromoland Castle & Restaurant Review

Restaurant Reviews / Roisin Flynn

From the moment that you pass through the entrance gates of Dromoland Castle Hotel & County Club and travel along the winding approach road, past the fantastic looking 18-hole golf-course to the castle in the distance, you know that you have arrived somewhere that is truly special. I mean, who hasn’t dreamt of living a

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Win Brunch for 4 People with a Round of Cocktails at Peachtree East – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

From the minute you enter the Peachtree East Restaurant you will be swept off your feet! With amazing staff, outstanding food and drinks, you are in for a ‘peachy’ visit! They are more than just a restaurant! Peachtree East is an experience like no other. From light bites to high-quality food and wine. They have

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