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January 2025

Pot-Roasted Chicken with Braised Broad Beans, Lettuce and Wild Chicory by Irina Georgescu

This delicious pot-roasted chicken is a perfect addition to your traditional weekend roast. It brings together ingredients that are making a comeback in Romanian cuisine, such as broad (fava) beans and chicory (endive). While wild chicory grows along the roadsides of southern Romania, this recipe uses rocket, which is easier to find. This recipe is […]

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Signature Cocktail Recipes from Pig’s Lane: The Black Shtuff & Pochard Potion

Pig’s Lane, Killarney’s first underground bar, offers hand-crafted cocktails, sustainable wines, locally sourced bites, and a whiskey parlour with over 300 rare bottles. It’s the go-to spot for live music, DJs, and vibrant subterranean vibes.  For those who like to stir things up at home, Drinks Development Manager Ariel Sanecki, shares some of Pig’s Lane’s

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Galway’s Michelin-Star Chef Jp McMahon Creates Special Edition Pizza with The Dough Bros

We don’t ever need an excuse to get pizza, but this special edition pizza at The Dough Bros is the perfect one. Chef JP McMahon has partnered with The Dough Bros, with a limited-edition JP McMahon x The Dough Bros Bolognese Pizza, which runs exclusively in The Dough Bros, Galway for the month of February.  We love

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Pichet Chargrilled Venison Loin & Duck Romatic Restaurants for a date in Dublin

Romantic Restaurants for a Date Night in Dublin

It can be easy to get into the habit of rotating the same handful of restaurants and see your date nights become more routine than romance driven. Try somewhere new together and impress the object of your affection with any of the below picks on our list of restaurants for a delicious Dublin date night.

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Whipped Beetroot Feta on Toast with Poached Eggs Recipe from ‘LARDER’

In need of some inspiration for breakfast or lunch? This Whipped Beetroot Feta on Toast with Poached Eggs recipe from ‘LARDER’, the latest release in the Blasta Books series, is just the dish to take you out of a cooking funk. Whether you are feeding a family, revolving  around busy work schedules or keeping to

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New Japanese Izakaya Bar & Restaurant by Mushashi Opens on Capel Street

A brand new Japanese Izakaya bar and restaurant by Musashi has now opened on Capel Street, D1, and will offer up a tempting menu of charcoal yakitori, sushi, small bites, donburi (rice bowls), curry and more. Hana Izakaya will bring a new taste of Japan to the city with cosy izakaya vibes, sake, plum wine,

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The Best Ski Resorts for a Wellness Escape in 2025 By Melanie May

Serenity on the Slopes: How Skiing Can Be the Ultimate Wellness Escape When you think of skiing or snowboarding, do you imagine adrenaline-fuelled descents down perilous peaks at heart-pounding speed? Winter sports often have a reputation for being daring, dynamic, and sometimes dangerous. While that may be true for thrill-seekers chasing the next rush, for

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Competition: 2-Nights B&B, Dinner & Spa Treatment at Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, Killarney

Win a unique dining experience with 2-Nights B&B & Spa Treatment at Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, Killarney – See how to enter below We have a wonderful hotel getaway prize from Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, a stunning 5-star hotel nestled in the heart of Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry. Muckross Park Hotel &

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Celebrate Irish Coffee Day With Bushmills’ Signature Irish Coffee Recipe

January, the dreariest of months here in Ireland, is made a little bit brighter with the perfect excuse to treat yourself: Saturday January 25th is officially Irish Coffee Day. It would be rude not to celebrate one of our nation’s finest creations, and our friends at Bushmills have shared their signature Irish coffee recipe so

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Dubai’s Viral Chocolate Inspires New Creations by Irish Chocolatiers

The viral Dubai chocolate craze has come to Ireland, with not one but two incredible Irish chocolatiers launching their own versions this month. First originating at Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai, this delicious creation is the brainchild of Sarah Hamouda, who launched the dessert in 2021. The chocolate, originally named “Can’t Get Knafeh of It,”

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Emilia-Romagna: Italy’s Best Kept Food Secret by Sarah Clayton-Lea

It’s no secret that Italy is home to some of the best food and wine in the world. While I love better-known spots such as Rome, Florence and Sicily (I could happily spend the rest of my eating days anywhere in Italy, to be honest), my favourite region for food, natural wines and all-around memorable

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Michelin-Starred Chef Jordan Bailey Launches New Private In-Flight Dining Venture

Two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey has announced his latest venture – and it’s not one we were expecting. Bailey has officially launched a private in-flight dining brand, where he’ll be serving his food to passengers on private planes. Launched in February 2024 after two years of planning, Odyssey is “redefining private aviation dining”. Drawing on

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This Month’s Prizes for TheTaste: Premium Subscribers Giveaway – January 2025

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 Molloy’s Off Licence, The Virgin Mary and Ladurée. What Is TheTaste: Premium Don’t miss out on this exciting new chapter of

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Raclette Station Returns to Fallon & Byrne this January

It’s back! Fallon & Byrne’s beloved Raclette Station returns this January, bringing all the gooey, melty goodness we’ve been craving. Picture this: golden Raclette cheese melted to perfection and scraped over potatoes, cured ham, or a baguette—pure comfort food heaven. Whether you’re a full-blown cheese fanatic or just looking for the perfect winter treat, this

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New Restaurants in Dublin to Add to Your List

Our fair city of Dublin is a mishmash of different cultures, cuisines and people, which gives us the privilege of being in the presence of some pretty amazing restaurants. This article will be updated regularly, so come back every once in a while if you’d like to add more spots to your ever-growing lists. Here

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Lamb and Spring Onion Stew with Flatbreads by Irina Georgescu

Stufat is a beloved lamb dish that Romanians traditionally prepare during Easter, celebrating youth, renewal, and all things green. We reckon this dish is too tasty to wait for Easter and it’s the perfect winter warmer. Traditionally made with the long green tops of spring onions and garlic, this flavourful stew is paired with lipie,

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