Award Winning Food, Drink & Travel Magazine

Search
Close this search box.
Search
Close this search box.

December 2024

TheTaste Tries: Lough Eske Castle Hotel, Donegal

The Vibe For a cosy getaway that combines luxury, history and exceptional Irish hospitality, 5-star Lough Eske Castle in Donegal ticks all the boxes. This beautifully restored 17th-century castle is perfect for a romantic break, with a thermal spa and swimming pool, roaring fireplaces throughout the hotel and delicious food offerings featuring local produce.  Rooms

TheTaste Tries: Lough Eske Castle Hotel, Donegal Read More »

Poultry Liver Parfait Recipe by The Europe Hotel & Resort

This Poultry Liver Parfait recipe by Executive Chef Alex Nahke and his culinary team at The Europe Hotel & Resort in Kerry is guaranteed to be a crowdpleaser this festive season. With the smooth richness of chicken liver and the deep, savory flavor of duck liver, it’s a creamy, indulgent bite that’s sure to impress!

Poultry Liver Parfait Recipe by The Europe Hotel & Resort Read More »

Episodes 11 & 12 Of The Beár Bia Podcast – With Garron Noone & Sian Conway at Row Wines Dublin

Episode 11 of Beár Bia is live (episode 12 will be released on December 30th) – A travelling podcast celebrating the unison of Irish food & drinks. The first season of Beár Bia has been “one hell of an adventure”. Hosts Dee Laffan and Oisin Davis have recorded in 12 different locations across 6 counties.

Episodes 11 & 12 Of The Beár Bia Podcast – With Garron Noone & Sian Conway at Row Wines Dublin Read More »

A Chat with Ciaran ‘Rowdy’ Rooney – Glendalough Head Distiller

Glendalough Distillery is located in the heart of County Wicklow, and the team there have become global award winners at creating craft luxury spirits. They have released some innovative world-firsts such as Irish single malt whiskey aged in rare Japanese Mizunara oak, Irish single malt whiskey aged in Wicklow Irish oak, and a range of

A Chat with Ciaran ‘Rowdy’ Rooney – Glendalough Head Distiller Read More »

Wine and Food Pairings for Your Christmas Movie Marathon by Rory Craig

Rory Craig from WineStation shares his top tips for the perfect food and wine choices to pair with each type of Christmas movie, from cringe-but-fun flicks made bearable with a Mimosa to timeless classics with a glass of Beaujolais and a turkey & ham leftovers sandwich… The last thing we need is another article talking

Wine and Food Pairings for Your Christmas Movie Marathon by Rory Craig Read More »

Festive Hot Whiskey Recipe by Ahascragh Distillery

Warm up this winter season with this classic hot whiskey, the ultimate comfort drink for chilly nights. Combining smooth Irish whiskey, aromatic cloves, fresh lemon, and a touch of sweetness, this timeless recipe is masterfully made by Colin and Luke from Ahascragh Distillery, Ireland’s first zero energy emissions distillery, using their triple blend Irish whiskey

Festive Hot Whiskey Recipe by Ahascragh Distillery Read More »

The 12 Best Festive Afternoon Teas in Ireland this Christmas

Nothing screams ‘Christmas’ more than sipping a glass of bubbly, getting glammed up and spending a leisurely couple of hours with delicious bites to eat and drink. While we never need an excuse for Afternoon Tea, the festive season is an extra reason to book a treat. From beautiful 5-star hotels with roaring fires to

The 12 Best Festive Afternoon Teas in Ireland this Christmas Read More »

Swirl, Sip, and Study: What to Expect from a WSET Level 2 Wine Course by Ciara McQuillan

In the interest of self-improvement, under the auspices of Continuing Professional Development – and generally wanting to choose the best wines for all the food she consumes – Ciara McQuillan enrolled in a WSET level 2 course at Vinspire Academy with sommelier Philip Dunne. Here’s how she got on. Do you know your Chenin Blanc

Swirl, Sip, and Study: What to Expect from a WSET Level 2 Wine Course by Ciara McQuillan Read More »

€5 Million ‘Competitive Socialising’ Venue & Restaurant to Open in Dublin Next Week

Dublin’s newest venue is opening just in time for pre-Christmas catch ups – Super Social is a ‘competitive socialising’ (expect high-tech darts, mini golf and more) venue, bar and 150-seater restaurant in Leopardstown. The venue opens on Friday 14th December following a €5 million investment, bringing new attractions including 12 Holes of High-Tech Mini Golf,

€5 Million ‘Competitive Socialising’ Venue & Restaurant to Open in Dublin Next Week Read More »

Your Christmas Coffee Sorted: Powers Irish Whiskey and Brady’s Coffee Unveil Limited Edition Barrel Aged Coffee

Just in time for the festive season, Powers Irish Whiskey has partnered with Brady’s Coffee Company to introduce a unique and indulgent treat: Barrel Aged Powers Irish Whiskey Coffee. Whiskey and coffee is a timeless pairing, and this innovative barrel-aging process marries these two delicious flavours in an extraordinary way. The coffee is aged in premium oak barrels that previously

Your Christmas Coffee Sorted: Powers Irish Whiskey and Brady’s Coffee Unveil Limited Edition Barrel Aged Coffee Read More »

A Festive Guide to Basel and Freiburg’s Christmas Markets by Sarah Clayton-Lea

Exploring the enchanting Christmas markets of Basel, Switzerland, and Freiburg, Germany is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Since visiting the Christmas markets in Munich last year, my new annual tradition is now a trip to Germany’s Christmas markets. This year, I added Switzerland into the mix, visiting Swiss and German markets

A Festive Guide to Basel and Freiburg’s Christmas Markets by Sarah Clayton-Lea Read More »

Win Dinner for Two at Fade Street Social with a Bottle of Ben Marco Plata plus a Case of Ben Marco

We have two amazing prizes from Ben Marco wines! Ben Marco wines, now available at Dunnes Stores, represent the craftsmanship of Susana Balbo Wines, a distinguished family-run winery in Mendoza’s Agrelo region. Founded in 1999 by Susana Balbo, Argentina’s first female winemaker and recent inductee to the Decanter Hall of Fame, the winery has established

Win Dinner for Two at Fade Street Social with a Bottle of Ben Marco Plata plus a Case of Ben Marco Read More »

Popular D16 Cafe, Grindstone Coffee, to Open in New Dublin Landings Area

Grindstone Café, a beloved D16 favourite, is making its way to new Docklands development, Dublin Landings, serving up specialty 3fe coffee alongside pastries from local favourites like Medialuna and Margadh. Known for its exceptional coffee, toasted sandwiches from Greenville Deli, and artisanal touches, Grindstone is bringing its signature charm and community spirit to this dynamic

Popular D16 Cafe, Grindstone Coffee, to Open in New Dublin Landings Area Read More »

This Month’s Prizes for TheTaste: Premium Subscribers Giveaway – December 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. This month we have giveaways from Glendalough Whiskey, Kinara Kitchen and Barefoot Wine What Is TheTaste: Premium Don’t miss out on this exciting new chapter of TheTaste.ie

This Month’s Prizes for TheTaste: Premium Subscribers Giveaway – December 2024 Read More »

Click below to see our memberships which have free options to sign up to our weekly newsletter or premium options for full site access with premium experiences & perks.  This month we have over €600 in prizes to give away and over €1000 worth of experience savings and perks for Premium Subscribers.⁠