February 2025

Historic Pullman Restaurant at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate to Reopen in March

Historic Pullman Restaurant at Gleno Abbey Hotel & Estate, featuring two original carriages from the Orient Express, will reopen on March 1st after a stunning refresh and will offer an “elevated dining experience” led by Head Chef Angelo Vagiotis. The Restoration has preserved many of the carriages’ original details, including the intricate wooden marquetry and the original […]

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Bar 1661 to do St Patrick’s Day Cocktail Pop-Up at Nespresso’s Duke Street Boutique

Bars & Venues, Drinks, Events, News / Sarah

Coffee and cocktails – what a combination! Award-winning Bar 1661 is teaming up with Nespresso for a unique four-day celebration at the flagship Duke Street boutique in Dublin, just in time for St Patrick’s Day. From Friday, 14th March to Monday, 17th March, Nespresso’s flagship boutique on Duke Street, will be reimagined into a cocktail

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

Features, News, Premium, Restaurant Listings / Sarah

Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead. The buzz around the Michelin announcements at the start of February was palpable. Every pundit in the industry was pitching in their thoughts on who would be the new one-two-three star restaurants in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland. Three new one-stars were

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Meet the Irish Food Entrepreneurs Who Beat the Odds – A Must-Attend Event for Aspiring Producers

Events, News / Sarah

Breaking into the food industry isn’t easy, but some determined Irish entrepreneurs have done it—and now they’re sharing how. If you’re an aspiring food producer, Dublin Food Chain’s upcoming event, Meet the Entrepreneurs Who Beat the Odds, is an unmissable opportunity to hear first-hand from those who have turned their food ideas into thriving businesses.

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A Culinary Journey Through Uzbekistan by BBC’s Nick Kwek

Asia & Beyond, Features, News, Travel, Travel Features / Sarah

On the latest episode of BBC News’ flagship food programme, Discovering The World’s Table, food writer and presenter Nick Kwek goes on a gastronomic journey through Uzbekistan. Nick writes about his culinary journey through Uzbekistan for TheTaste… Be honest, how many of us are familiar with Uzbek cuisine? I’ll be the first to admit, that Uzbekistan wasn’t a

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Smithfield’s Victorian Fruit & Veg Market to Finally Reopen with €26 Million Revamp

News / Sarah

After many delays and cancelled plans since the initial proposal in 2002 to redevelopment Smithfield’s Victorian fruit and vegetable market, the Irish Times reports that the construction and conservation work will finally begin this summer, with the market set to open to the public in 2027. Founded and built in 1892, the Dublin fruit and

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Allta Announces Incredible ‘Irish Talent’ Restaurant Takeover for March

News / Sarah

We love when restaurants announce a chef collaboration, and this March madness Irish talent takeover at allta is set to be one of the most unmissable dining events of 2025. After several years of sold out pop-ups across Ireland, the team at allta finally debuted their permanent space in Dublin’s Docklands in late 2023. Chef

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

Competitions, Features / Sarah

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 Howth Castle Cookery School, Lily O’Briens, Mad March Hare Poitín and Le Creuset & Odlums. What Is TheTaste: Premium Don’t miss

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A Brand New Oyster & Guinness Festival is Happening in Howth Next Weekend

Events, News / Sarah

Howth, – famous for its seafood bars and restaurants – has created a festival celebrating three of our favourite things: Guinness, oysters, and music. It’s safe to say we’re looking forward to the new Howth Guinness Oyster and Music Festival next weekend. All Shucked Up Howth takes place in various locations around Howth village from

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The Elusive Epicurean: A ‘Not Quite A Gossip Column’ About The Irish Dining Scene – February Edition

Features / Sarah

Finally, February is upon us and like greedy hedgehogs, it feels a bit like we are emerging from January hibernation with a brand new appetite for all things food and drinks related. So long dry January, I’m sure you were great, although I wouldn’t know. Same to you veganuary, I never really took the time

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New Travel & Cooking Series Shines a Spotlight on Ireland’s Food Scene

News, Producer Spotlights / Sarah

Tired of Netflix? Try something a little closer to home…An original new video series is set to shine a spotlight on Ireland’s remarkable food, craft, and music scene – a must-watch for anyone interested in Irish producers, creatives and more. Leviathan, a nine-part travel and cooking series, celebrates the country’s vibrant creative culture, showcasing the stories

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A Chat with Scott Kapitan – Executive Chef at Muckross Park Hotel

Features, Interviews, News / Sarah

Born and raised in Canada, Scott Kapitan brings over twenty years cooking experience, from various styled restaurants and hotels, having a strong foundation in French culinary technique. He previously owned his own restaurant for over nine years with a focus on fine dining and tasting menus using local produce. Scott joined Muckross Hotel & Spa

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Mad March Hare to Host Poitín Parties In Dublin & New York City

Cocktails, Drinks, News, Spirits / Sarah

We’ve seen Guinness soar in popularity in recent years, but maybe it’s time for a new Irish drink to take centre stage? This is where poitín comes in… Before there was whiskey, poitín was Ireland’s original spirit. For hundreds of years, its distillation was outlawed and its makers were imprisoned. It wasn’t until 1997 that

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Hawksmoor Dublin Launches Cult Classic The Big Matt, The ‘World’s Best Burger’

News / Sarah

Buckle up burger lovers – there’s a new delicious burger in town. Voted ‘No. 1 Burger in the World’ in 2023, the burger that went viral in NYC, The Big Matt, has arrived as a lunchtime special to Hawksmoor in Dublin this month. A burger that started as a wry tribute to a classic and

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Award-Winning Bar 1661 to Open New Cocktail Bar in Dublin 1

Bars & Venues, Cocktails, Drinks, Features, News / Sarah

It’s good news for Dublin 1 – award-winning Bar 1661, which is known for introducing poitín to the world and its innovative cocktails, will be opening a brand new cocktail bar in the city. Speaking with Bar 1661 founder Dave Mulligan, he told TheTaste of their imminent plans for expansion. The location will be the

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24 Hours in Greystones by Laoise Casey

Features, Lifestyle, News, Premium, Restaurant Listings, Restaurants in Wicklow, Travel / Sarah

TheTaste: Premium Despite being a proud Dubliner by birth, one of my favourite spots in Ireland is in County Wicklow. Come away with me, to one of Ireland’s most beautiful coastal towns. There are places where you instantly feel at home, even if you didn’t grow up there. Perhaps you’ve experienced this when you’re somewhere

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Two Irish Hotels Received 5-Star Awards in Forbes Travel Guide

Hotels, News, Travel, Travel News / Sarah

Two Irish hotels – Adare Manor and Ashford Castle – have received coveted 5-Star ratings in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards. Highlighting excellence in hospitality, the Forbes Travel Guide is a world-renowned authority in the industry and states that it is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, spas and ocean cruises.

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Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes by Chef Gareth Mullins

Dinner, News, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Sarah

Staying in this Friday? We have three easy-yet-delicious recipes from SuperValu and Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Marker Hotel, that are sure to impress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. All the recipes serve two people and include simple techniques and locally sourced produce, with easy-to-follow steps and can be whipped up with your

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MICHELIN Guide 2025 Awards New Bib Gourmands to Two Irish Restaurants

Features, News, Restaurant Listings / Sarah

Following on from an exciting evening in Glasgow at the MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025 Ceremony – which saw three new Michelin stars for Irish restaurants – the Guide has also announced two new Bib Gourmands for Ireland. This category of award is given to restaurants rewarded for their quality cooking at a

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The Table Among The Trees – A Culinary Journey in the Heart of Killarney National Park

Features, News / Sarah

Nestled amidst the natural splendour of Killarney National Park, the Yew Tree Restaurant at Muckross Park Hotel & Spa offers more than a meal; it promises a celebration of Ireland’s finest flavours. Guided by the bold yet refined vision of Chef Scott Kapitan, this award-winning restaurant invites guests to experience a “Table Among The Trees,”

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MICHELIN Guide: Full List of Ireland’s Michelin Star Restaurants for 2025

Features, News / Sarah

The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland 2025 took place today at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum in Glasgow. Restaurants may receive one to three MICHELIN Stars for the quality of their food based on five criteria: quality of the ingredients used, mastery of flavour and cooking techniques, the personality of the chef

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