Television presenter, entrepreneur and social media star James Kavanagh is taking on the Head Chef challenge in this episode of The Restaurant. James is familiar to TV viewers as the presenter of Virgin Media Television’s Ireland’s Got Mór Talent. He is the author, with partner William Murray, of The Currabinny Cookbook, and together they are …
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Come ‘Taste the Island’ with the new Autumn/Winter menu at The Morrison. Celebrating the best of Irish produce sourced from all around the island of Ireland, Chef Sushil Kumar has created a menu that offers the comfort food you want on cold rainy days but is also fresh, local and seasonal. With Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, …
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“I’d like to introduce you to the hardest-workin’ band in the world. On bass, Derek “Meatman” Scully. On piano, Steven “Soul Surgeon” Clifford. Dean “Mr Nipple” Fay on sax. Joey “The Lips” Fagan on trumpet. Our gorgeous chanteuses are Bernie, Imelda, and Natalie. Deco “Deep Throat” Cuffe on vocals. On lead guitar, Outspan “Fender bender” …
Kerry Diamond is a woman on a mission, and that mission is? To celebrate women in food the world over. Coming from a career in the world of beauty, fashion, and women’s magazines, the culture of food and restaurants came as quite a shock to Kerry, when some years ago she embarked on a new …
For many years now, the organic food movement has been in full flight with consumers demanding to know more about the provenance of the food they buy and choosing to support the farm to fork ethos. With home delivery also on the increase, it makes sense that specialised organic delivery services should be on the …
Despite the B word looming over us, you’d be forgiven for thinking the other B word, The Boom, is back at least for now upon peering in the window of Mister S. Open a matter of weeks and not even Camden Street’s newest restaurant (thanks to Press Up), Mister S is buzzy even before the …
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As I strolled through the sunny streets of Dublin I couldn’t but smile thinking of where I was heading to for a well-deserved Saturday Brunch. A staple of my college life for coffees, lunches and mid-day treats, The Pepper Pot, nestled into the first floor of the Powerscourt Centre on South William Street has never let me down …
Cliff at Lyons in Celbridge, Co Kildare is one of those magical places that enamours you from the moment you pass through its picturesque entrance. Lush hedgerows line the driveway that leads you the car park which is situated adjacent to the water feature fronted reception room. Unlike most hotels, Cliff at Lyons is compiled …
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Once considered the purview of rural Irish life, in recent years we have seen the popularity of food markets explode the length and breadth of the country. While rural markets may still be the mainstay, more and more urban markets are popping up all over the country, giving city slickers an opportunity to ditch the …
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Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It’s a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queen’s Park to 400-acre High Park and its …
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The Grafton Hotel opened its doors and welcomed its first guests in September 2019. Formerly The Grafton Capital Hotel, the hotel has undergone significant renovation over the past two years. With investment in excess of €20 million, The Grafton is one of Dublin’s most exciting and innovative hotel projects. We are delighted to be teaming …
To celebrate winning the national title of Southern Comfort People’s Choice Award for 2019, 101 Limerick is give away a prize worth €750 for 4 people. We are delighted to be teaming up with one of the coolest bars in Ireland to bring you this special competition. The Prize Arrive late afternoon in style to The Piano …
You are in the capital of Scotland, home of the brave and many festivals, and you’re wondering whether you will find a pub that suits your ever-changing moods. Fear not – Edinburgh has achieved what some cities rarely do: mix the trendy and contemporary with the authentically traditional. So, yes, there are cocktail bars to …
The opportunity to experience some of the best places to stay in Ireland is easily one of the nicest parts of this job. There are lots of fantastic destinations, but what I love most is getting to stay in some of hidden Ireland’s Country Houses. The incredibly charming Ballyvolane, which was originally a classical Georgian …
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Miss Pin Up Ireland 2018 Ruby Noir hands out song lists to a modest but lively crowd made up of returning Wednesday night ‘Guilty Pleasures’ karaoke regulars. A compulsory shot may be taken pre or post performance and Miss Noir advises the crowd “ Here at Guilty Pleasures it is not about being good, but …
Dining in Ireland has never been more exciting, and while the bigger cities might be home to a lot of the main players on the landscape, the rampant spread of fantastic food is countrywide. Athlone is just one place showcasing some serious culinary credentials, and they are not afraid to show it. Here are our …
Superstitions and spooky stories around drinking are aplenty and spread from folk tales to literature, towards all corners of the world: don’t toast with an empty gass in Spain and don’t break eye contact if you’re in Germany. Around the Caribbean and parts of Latin America, you might want to pour the first drops of …
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If the “optional” in “fancy dress optional” is non-existent to your eyes and the moment the calendar page moves to October you go full Jack Skellington, you’re probably already planning your nigth out for the coolest weekend of the year, also known as the Halloween Bank Holiday. While the whole city is buzzing on this …
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A quiet sisterly catch up over Sunday roast in the opulent Seasons Restaurant of the five star Intercontinental hotel in Dublin 4 was just the right balance of traditional fare and sophistication delivered in exquisite surroundings. Dining out on a Sunday is a treat in more ways than one. For me, it was a rare …
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In the local community that is the food world, Lyon has a number one reputation. Not only is the compact city one of Europe’s most open culinary secrets, but it is also home to some of the most awarded chefs in the world. You might shake your head at the statistics, but as of this …
Lunch reviews are not in abundance on TheTaste.ie but every once in a while we have a really great lunch experience that we feel deserves to be shared with our fellow food loving souls. Hartes in Kildare Town was our choice of refuge on a dark autumn afternoon and what a fantastic choice that turned …
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