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October 2023

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais

Midleton Very Rare Launches Forêt de Tronçais

Irish Distillers, maker of some of the world’s most loved whiskeys, is delighted to introduce Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais. This first-of-its-kind whiskey represents the pinnacle of excellence and rarity in the world of Irish whiskey as it showcases the harmonious fusion of Irish and French luxury and craftsmanship. Midleton Very Rare Forêt de […]

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Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins

Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins to Host Famous Families of Fine Wine Dinner

Anantara The Marker have announced the details of their next wine dinner, which will take place in Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins on Thursday 2nd of November. The latest wine dinner theme is “Famous Wine Families”, which will feature some of the most well-known wine families from around the world including Champagne Bollinger, Hugel, Familia

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The MICHELIN Key

The MICHELIN Guide Celebrates The Most Remarkable Hotels In The World Through The MICHELIN Key

As it does for restaurants, The MICHELIN Guide intends on independently recommending hotels that constitute true destinations. After four years of work, The MICHELIN Guide now proposes a new selection of more than 5,000 remarkable hotels in 120 countries. In an industry saturated with questionably trustworthy endorsements, the MICHELIN Guide offers its expertise to travellers

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Grá’s Ghoulish Goodies

Enjoy Some Devilishly Delicious Chocolates With Grá’s Ghoulish Goodies Halloween Hamper

This Halloween, dare to treat yourself to a Grá Chocolates Halloween Ghoulish Goodies Hamper. Filled with 12 brand new flavours and a Witches’ Brew hot chocolate, it’s certain to be love at first bite. From Witch’s Slime, a chocolate treat that will cast a spell on your taste buds with a rich and creamy white

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Food On The Edge 2023

Headline Speakers for Food On The Edge 2023 Announced

Returning for its eighth year, the award-winning Food On The Edge 2023 takes place next Monday and Tuesday, 16th and 17th of October, in Airfield Estate in Dundrum. The theme of this year’s event is Storytelling.   JP McMahon, founder of Food On The Edge, has some favourites he is looking forward to hearing, “I love the diversity of

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Urban Brewing Competition

Competition: Win a Christmas Brunch for 4 with Cocktails at Urban Brewing *Closed: Winner is Claire Dowling

Urban Brewing is a brewery, bar and restaurant in the heart of the IFSC, located in the historic CHQ building. Their dishes are influenced by their journeys around the world, childhood memories and seasonal changes. Where the old and favourite flavours meet contemporary, Irish ingredients, in a smart casual restaurant suited to intimate small tables,

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Sausage, sweet potato and red onion crumble

Sausage, Sweet Potato and Red Onion Crumble From Butter Boy by Paul Flynn

This sausage, sweet potato and red onion crumble is a simple, hearty meal that’s perfect to switch up your mid-week dinners. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 sweet potato, peeled, halved and cut into 1cm-thick slices 3 red onions, quartered 8 large sausages a few sprigs of fresh thyme 2 bay leaves (fresh if possible) 3 tbsp

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Monty's of Kathmandu

‘We’ve always said we want to reflect Nepalese cuisine’ – A Chat with Shiva and Lina Gautam from Monty’s of Kathmandu

When we think of Nepalese cuisine, a lot of us may picture something similar to Indian food. For a long time, many Nepalese restaurants, both in Ireland and internationally, would simply resort to serving Indian dishes and brand them as Nepalese, out of worry that diners may not understand or accept truly traditional Nepalese dishes.

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bumblebee flower farm

A Chat With Mags Riordan from Bumblebee Flower Farm

Bumblebee Flower Farm are Ireland’s first edible flower farm. Vibrant, fragrant, organically grown flowers are sown with the seasons, using regenerative gardening practices and supporting bumblebees. With sustainability and authenticity at their core, they ensure that protecting our wildlife and Irish heritage are at the core of everything they do. We had a chat with

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The Dining Club

Introducing The Dining Club, A New Pop-Up Hospitality Experience Hosted At An Historic Dublin Estate

The Dining Club is a unique new project that encourages community and connection, where guests gather together in an intimate, convivial atmosphere to share in specially-curated culinary experiences. Traversing past and present and deeply rooted in a sense of place, The Dining Club sees chefs Kelly Keogh (Whitestown House Estate) and James Gabriel Martin (Leviathan) hosting pop-up events that

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young chef eurotoques Shauna Murphy

Shauna Murphy Announced As Winner of Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2023

The finals of the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year competition, presented by La Rousse Foods, were held on Sunday, October 8th, at the professional kitchens of Dublin Cookery School in Blackrock. The winner of this year’s competition is Shauna Murphy from Terre Restaurant in Castlemartyr Resort, a young chef mentored by chef Angelo Vagiotis.  Shauna Murphy was announced

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The Whiskey Journey

The Whiskey Journey – How To Find Your Starting Point Through The Beauty of The Blend – Derek King

Embarking on a Whiskey Journey – A multi-sensory discovery of what the Island of Ireland’s finest Uisce Beatha has to offer Whiskey as we have known it is no longer, for decades it has been the drink of choice for the generations past. As of recently, the scales have tipped and we have seen an unprecedented

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Kraken Cocktail Bar

The Kraken Cocktail Bar Pop Up Is Coming for Halloween

Face the unknown this Halloween at The Trick or Treat Kraken Cocktail Bar pop-up where startling tricks and tantalising treats await  Taking place on Friday 27 October at a secret location on Camden Street, Dublin 2, tickets are limited to 200 brave souls   The Kraken Black Spiced has partnered with Craft Cocktails to create two exclusive Halloween ‘Trick’ and ‘Treat’ premium bottled cocktails available for purchase  

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Sharon Noonan Podcast

The Sharon Noonan Podcast “Best Possible Taste” Celebrates 10 years On Air

The Sharon Noonan Podcast, Best Possible Taste, is celebrating 10 years on air this Sunday 8 October, making it Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast. At this year’s Blas na hÉireann/Irish Food Awards in Dingle, Co Kerry, the radio presenter found herself in the guest’s chair being interviewed by chef and broadcaster

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nancy hands ashling hotel competition

Competition Closed: Win An Overnight Stay at Ashling Hotel Dublin “In The City, by the Park”, Including B&B, Plus a 3 Course Dinner at Nancy Hands, With Wine and Irish Coffees

Nancy Hands is a traditional Irish bar and restaurant, offering quintessential Irish dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, alongside an array of modern international dishes that compliment our extensive list of wines and beers. ​Nancy Hands serves delicious pub grub like chowder, home made burgers, fish & chips plus beef & Guinness stew, with beer and

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Caffè Vergnano

Caffè Vergnano: Ambassador of the Italian Espresso Culture, Since 1882

Sponsored Caffè Vergnano, on the occasion of International coffee day, opens the doors of the Accademia, the old family house where the founder Domenico Vergnano grew up and where it all began: a tour that traces the origins and milestones of the company, as well as the values that still inspire the Vergnano family today. Caffè

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young chef of the year 2023

A Chat With The Six Finalists of The Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2023 Competition

The much-anticipated Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2023 competition comes to a close at the finals this Sunday, taking place at the InterContinental Dublin Hotel, where the six finalists will create their final dishes for the esteemed panel of judges. As one of the Euro-Toques Ireland community partners, TheTaste.ie team accompanied the finalists on

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The Europe Hotel and Resort Luxury Irish Hotel Named in the Top 10 Resorts in Europe

4 Luxury Irish Hotels Named in the Top 25 Resorts in Europe

The prestigious Condé Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards announced the 25 best resorts in Europe, and 4 Irish hotels have been included. For the 2023 awards, more than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler travel readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting.

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Best Hotel in Ireland the westbury

This Dublin Hotel Has Been Voted The Best Hotel in Ireland

The Westbury, a part of The Doyle Collection – an Irish family-owned hotel group, is delighted to announce that the hotel has been voted as the #1 best hotel in Ireland in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Vincent O’Gorman, General Manager of The Westbury said: “We are incredibly honoured and proud to

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