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October 2024

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Jose Cuervo Raises Spirits, Giving Irish Revelers The Chance To ‘Roast The Ghost’ With Day Of The Dead Celebrations

Sponsored To celebrate Day of the Dead this weekend (November 1 and 2), Ireland’s number one tequila, Jose Cuervo is on a mission to bring one of the fiesta’s oldest traditions – the Calaverita – to life.  A Calaverita is light-hearted Mexican rhyming verse, written in dedication to a loved one, often to poke fun, […]

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TheTaste Travel Guide to Lapland By Melanie May

When you think of Lapland, it’s easy to picture snow-covered forests and Santa’s sleigh, but this Arctic haven is much more than a Christmas destination. Stretching across the northernmost regions of Finland, Sweden, Norway, and a part of Russia’s Kola Peninsula, Lapland is a vast, diverse wilderness that covers about a third of Finland’s total

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Sink your teeth into Bram Stoker Pie and Bloody Mary at No. 27, The Shelbourne

This Halloween, The Shelbourne’s No. 27 Bar & Lounge is offering a special promotion in honour of Bram Stoker, the iconic author of Dracula. Indulge in their delicious Bram Stoker Pie and a chilling lineup of Bloody Mary cocktails, available from 30th October through to Bram Stoker Day,  8th November. The Bram Stoker Pie (€25), inspired

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Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Launches Exclusive New Beer Named After Misery Hill

Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Launches Exclusive New Beer Named After Misery Hill

Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Launches Exclusive New Beers: Misery Hill Lager and IPA Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel is delighted to announce the launch of its new beers, Misery Hill Lager and Misery Hill IPA, crafted exclusively for guests of the luxury hotel. These unique brews embrace and honour the rich heritage of the

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Pumpkin Brownies Recipe By Lou Robbie Of Green Earth Organics

Pumpkin Brownies Recipe By Lou Robbie Of Green Earth Organics

“These pumpkin brownies are incredible….I even surprised myself with this one! The bitterness from the chocolate works so well with the earthy sweetness of the pumpkin and the warming spices too. Make sure to have a nice warm drink, tea or coffee or a spiced latte, if thats your preference, and get cosy with this

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2024 Asian Restaurant Awards Winners Announced

The second annual Asian Restaurant Awards were held on Tuesday 22nd October, at Castleknock Hotel,  Dublin 15.  Over 200 guests attended the night from throughout Ireland, competing for the 50 awards on offer covering a variety of categories such as Most Authentic, Best Takeaway, Best Chef and Best Front of House. New categories this year included an

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Competition: Urban Brewing Brewery Tour For 4 People With Tasting Trays And Tapas Afterwards

Win ‘Taps & Tapas’ for 4 people in Urban Brewing with a brewery tour included – See how to enter below Urban Brewing is a unique venue that brings together a Brewery, Bar, and Restaurant under one architecturally stunning roof. Their concept revolves around offering a variety of experiences centered on sharing, tasting, and experimenting

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Episode 8 Of The Beár Bia Podcast – A Trip To Ards And North County Down

Episode 7 of Beár Bia is live – A travelling podcast celebrating the unison of Irish food & drink. This week headed to Ards And North County Down Dee Laffan and Oisin Davis want to showcase and celebrate the pairing of Irish food with Irish drinks through their brand new podcast “Beár Bia.” Translated to

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SOLE WINS Best Luxury Seafood Restaurant Global at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2024

After winning Europe’s Best Seafood Restaurant SOLE has now been voted as the Global Best Luxury Seafood Restaurant SOLE’s Restaurant Director Victor Nedelea and Head Chef Oscar Mingyi Chen accepted the award, at the ceremony which was held in Galgorm Resort, Northern Ireland on Saturday 19th October 2024. The renowned Dublin restaurant has held the incredible

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David Hartigan Of Blynk+ Drinks Stephen Dillon

Producer Spotlight – David Hartigan Of Blynk+ Drinks

Can you tell us about the inspiration behind starting your food/drink business? What motivated you to begin this journey? The inspiration for Blynk+ originated when myself and Stephen met at the national start-up awards in 2022. Both myself and Stephen share a passion for wellness and decided to use our shared knowledge to create a

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Dee Laffan Restaurant Guide October 2024

At The Table With Dee Laffan – Your Restaurant List For October

Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead.  With the outcome of Budget 2025 still looming over the hospitality industry and a wave of further backlash still swelling on social media, it’s hard to see what can be done to help those struggling. But there is one thing we can do as

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Niall McKenna’s ‘What’s It All About?’ Cookbook Shares Guests’ Favourite Recipes from James Street, Hadskis And Waterman

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Niall McKenna unveiled his debut cookbook at a launch party at Waterman House in Belfast’s bustling Cathedral Quarter last night (Wednesday 9October). Featuring 140 recipes served over the last 20 years across Niall’s five restaurants, including iconic customer favourites from James Street, Hadskis and Waterman, the book – in its tongue-in-cheek

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Six by Nico Rolls Out the Red Carpet with the Latest Menu – Hollywood

Six by Nico, renowned for its creative, ever-rotating tasting menus, is introducing its latest instalment: a Hollywood-inspired dining experience, bringing the magic of the silver screen to life with bold, cinematic flavours. This time, diners will be transported to the star-studded avenues of Hollywood, where each dish is given a creative, cinematic twist. From glamorous

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Great Bars In Dublin For Groups And Parties – Sponsored By Square

Sponsored By Square The more the merrier, but also the harder it is to find a venue for your party, especially this time of the year. Planning ahead and booking early is crucial, but so is choosing a place that is used and well-equipped to successfully handle medium and large groups. The list below gathers

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Business Owners: Square is Giving You the Chance to Win a €1000 Ireland’s Blue Book Voucher

Sponsored by Square Whether you’re a single-location FSR, a multi-location QSR, a bar or a multi-concept restaurant, improve the flow of orders and find more ways to keep profit in your pocket. Get the flexible restaurant POS solution your staff can learn in minutes. See how to enter our competition below and find our more

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This Month’s Prizes for TheTaste: Premium Subscribers Giveaway – October 2024

By signing up to TheTaste: Premium, you are automatically entered into a monthly draw for amazing prizes from some of Ireland’s best hotels, bars, restaurants and food brands. Introducing TheTaste: Premium Don’t miss out on this exciting new chapter of TheTaste.ie – we can’t wait to welcome you as a Premium Member! This month, all

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Episode 7 Of The Beár Bia Podcast - Tipperary Food Producers

Episode 7 Of The Beár Bia Podcast – Tipperary Food Producers

Episode 7 of Beár Bia is live – A travelling podcast celebrating the unison of Irish food & drink. This week headed to Clonmel to spend time with Tipperary food producers Dee Laffan and Oisin Davis want to showcase and celebrate the pairing of Irish food with Irish drinks through their brand new podcast “Beár

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Irish Food Story: 100 Foods That Made Us -  Jp McMahon

An Irish Food Story: 100 Foods That Made Us –  Jp McMahon’s New Book Explores Culture Through Food

An Irish Food Story: 100 Foods That Made Us (published 10th October), the latest title from chef, restaurateur and author Jp McMahon, offers an in-depth analysis of the intersection of culture and cuisine in Ireland.  Published by Nine Bean Rows, the 232-page hardcover book,  RRP €25, delves into Ireland’s history, culture and identity through 100

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Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2024 Crowns Its Champion – Victor Erisay of Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen

On Sunday, October 6th, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin, Victor Erisay was crowned Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2024, presented by La Rousse Foods. Mentored by Mickael Viljanen, Victor Erisay wowed judges at the prestigious competition finale, creating two standout dishes that highlighted Irish produce and tradition. The seven finalists – Anna Hevers (Goldie), Bryan Bridgeman (Homestead Cottage), David Harte (The Searooms at Kelly’s), Marcell

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